The municipal beach of Geroskipou was deemed safe for swimming following concerns over sewage overflow, with laboratory tests showing no contamination of bathing waters.
The Geroskipou Municipality had previously advised the public to avoid swimming at the beach due to sewage system overflow issues on Germaninas Street, which resulted in significant amounts of waste water reaching the sea.
The municipality has initiated legal action against the Paphos Sewerage Board (PSB) and the consortium responsible for operating and maintaining the biological sewage treatment plant, following what it describes as repeated unsuccessful attempts to address the issue over the past five months.
The problem has persisted for more than a decade, prompting local authorities to take stronger measures to protect public interests and safety, according to municipal officials.
The Geroskipou Municipality has called upon all involved parties and relevant state services to take immediate action to resolve the long-standing sewage system issues.
