To help fund the required infrastructure, water pricing is expected to increase in certain areas. Greece is facing a looming water crisis that could require at least €10 billion in infrastructure investments by 2030, as the country struggles with mounting drought risks and severe inefficiencies in water management. While the national budget lacks the necessary resources, officials are exploring alternative funding sources, including those unrelated to the water sector, to address what they describe as an urgent and unavoidable challenge. The country operates with more than 280 local water providers, many of which are underperforming. Some lose up to 60% of their water supply due to leaks or mismanagement, with extreme cases reporting nearly all distributed water as "non-revenue"-a term used for water that is produced but never billed due to loss, theft, or unregulated usage. These inefficiencies not only strain the system but also...