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Cyprus reduces water consumption: ADDRA technologies as a response to the water crisis

Cyprus is facing an unprecedented drought: reservoir levels have reached a historic low, and inflow to dams is at its lowest point in more than a century of observations. Authorities have called on residents to reduce water consumption by 10% — just two minutes of running water per day. At the same time, an emergency package of €31 million has been announced.

The situation on the island reflects a broader trend. In the Mediterranean region, temperatures are rising faster than the global average, precipitation is decreasing, and pressure on infrastructure is increasing due to population growth and tourism. Since 1901, average annual rainfall has decreased by approximately 15%, while water demand has increased by 300%. In such an imbalance, traditional resource management approaches no longer work.

The call to “save two minutes” is an important step, but behavioral change alone is not enough. Sustainable results require accurate metering, data transparency, and the ability to manage consumption in real time.

In conditions of water scarcity, it is important not only to record consumption but also to manage it especially when dealing with unconscious consumers.

The ADDRA water meter with an integrated valve enables the transition from monitoring to active control. This represents a fundamentally different level of management:

• the ability to remotely limit water supply;
• programmable flow reduction;
• temporary flow reduction — for example, the same “two minutes” mentioned by authorities;
• prevention of overconsumption without completely disconnecting the consumer.

This approach is particularly relevant for municipalities, property management companies, and high-demand facilities (residential complexes, hotels, rental properties). If a consumer does not respond to notifications or systematically exceeds allowed parameters, the system can automatically adjust resource supply.

Consumption control becomes not a punitive measure, but a tool for responsible resource use.

It is also important that ADDRA ultrasonic water meters ensure high measurement accuracy throughout their entire service life and detect flow starting from 1 liter per hour. This makes it possible to identify even minimal leaks, which at the city scale turn into millions of cubic meters of annual losses.

Key advantages of ADDRA in conditions of water crisis:

• Intelligent power management system
• Universal MultiRAT wireless communication
• Optimization of group installations and basement infrastructure
• Integrated valve model — ability to limit or remotely manage water supply.

In conditions of water scarcity, it is critical not only to reduce consumption but also to minimize commercial and technical losses, control accidents, and obtain accurate analytics for decision-making.

From reaction to management

The experience of Cyprus shows that the water crisis is no longer a hypothetical scenario. It is a reality faced by countries across Europe and the world. Investments in infrastructure must be accompanied by metering digitalization.

ADDRA enables the transition from passive resource distribution to active management:

utilities receive transparent data, municipalities gain tools to reduce losses, and consumers gain awareness and control.

When every drop truly matters, technology becomes not an option, but a necessity. ADDRA is a step toward a sustainable and manageable water supply system in the face of climate change.

For more information, contact us at info@addgrup.com