Municipal Water and Sewerage Enterprise of Lamia
Water supply in the city of Lamia has always been a primary concern for its residents and local authorities. The first water supply network in the area was established in 1884, and following numerous water supply projects, Lamia acquired significant volumes of potable water. The establishment of the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprise of Lamia (D.Ε.Υ.Α. Lamia) aims to ensure continuous water supply, proper management, and disposal of urban wastewater for all Municipal Departments of the city. The extensive distribution network spans 245,000 meters, and its services are located at the eastern entrance of the city, housed in a modern bioclimatic building since 2017.
Municipal Water and Sewerage Enterprise of Lamia
Water supply in the city of Lamia has always been a major concern for both its residents and the elected local authorities, due to the quality and quantity of the drinking water available in the city, as numerous diseases were caused by it.
The first water supply network in the area was created in 1884 by the mayor Sklaveniotis, replacing the existing design from the Ottoman era. Approximately 40 years later, water supply was sourced from springs and wells, with a new network being established in the Gorgopotamos River. Thus, in 1929, after multiple water supply projects, Lamia gained significant volumes of drinking water.
Initially, residents obtained water from the northern side of the city, an area called "Pigadoulia". Additionally, on the hill of Saint Loukas, there were natural flowing springs that supplied nearby residences, contributing to the expansion of the city boundaries. The seven marble fountains from which the river flowed remain a bustling spot, adorning the green park of the hill.
The Municipal Water and Sewerage Enterprise of Lamia (D.E.Y.A.L.) continuously supplies all Municipal Departments of the city. Its extensive distribution network spans 245,000 meters and has been modernized with a focus on citizen health and environmental friendliness.
Equally important is the proper management and disposal of urban sewage, which is also a target of the service. The Central Sewerage Pipeline terminates at a privately owned area of 54 acres, kilometers away from the city of Lamia. The completed projects involve improving sewage disposal and biological purification methods.
D.E.Y.A.L. is located at the eastern entrance of the city and has been housed since 2017 in its new bioclimatic building, designed with energy efficiency in mind, as a network of shallow geothermal energy measuring 16 kilometers has been constructed underneath its foundations. The impressive appearance of the facilities is adorned with photovoltaic panels, making it one of the most modern public buildings in the country.
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