Corfu is a beautiful island so it’s little wonder that so many people want to be here - either as a tourist or to live.

The expansion of tourism over the last 30 years has put pressure on the existing infrastructure. Water is at a premium and some areas do not have a constant supply during high season due to high demand.

 Traditional soakaways for sewage effluent are polluting the groundwater or conversely the  groundwater fills the  soakaways. New buildings in Town Planning areas are required by law to have a closed sewage treatment system.

The majority of Corfu’s buildings are poorly insulated or have  no insulation at all. New building regulations should ensure that future buildings are adequately insulated but existing properties could also be upgraded.

Most of the islands swimming pools still use chemicals that are harmful to health and the environment when alternatives are readily available.. E clear systems can provide clean clear water without chemicals.

Conventional lighting can use five times more electricity than LED lamps. They also generate heat that in Summer may then have to be cooled using air conditioning.

New changes in legislation now allow private individuals to generate up to 10KW of electricity using photovoltaic panels on roofs in Greece. The electricity is sold to the DEH (Electricity Company) for up to 700 euros per KW per year.

With equivalent rainfall levels compared to the UK, rainwater harvesting can go a long way to reducing water costs and consumption.

If you have any questions on any of the above you can contact us for further information.