# Water scarcity and depletion in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-scarcity-and-depletion-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-18T08:30:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Water scarcity and resource depletion have become significant concerns in Greece, specifically within the Thessaly region. In Aitoliko, Member of Parliament Christina Staraka has formally demanded an urgent, long-term strategy from the Ministry of Environment and Energy to address chronic shortages and quality issues. Staraka asserted that “water is a public good and its adequacy and quality is an in-negotiable obligation of the State.”

Broadening the scope to the Thessaly region, academic warnings indicate that surface and groundwater reserves have reached critical levels. Experts suggest that the depletion is driven by a combination of climate conditions, geomorphology, and the overexploitation of groundwater to meet intensive agricultural demands. This imbalance threatens to cause irreversible ecological degradation and severe socio-economic consequences if water is consumed faster than its annual renewal rate.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Thessaly water reserves reach critical levels due to depletion

Professor Maria Sakellariou-Makrantonaki warns that Thessaly faces critical water shortages and groundwater depletion due to intensive agriculture and climate factors, risking irreversible ecological damage.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-water-reserves-reach-critical-levels-due-to-depletion

### 2026-07-29: Greek MP Christina Staraka Calls for Immediate Water Supply Solution in Aitoliko

Greek MP Christina Staraka urged the Environment Ministry to fund studies and launch a comprehensive plan to fix long‑standing water scarcity and quality problems in Aitoliko.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-mp-christina-staraka-calls-for-immediate-water-supply-solution-in-aitoliko

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