The village of Icaros on Evia, Greece's second largest island, committed to a zero-carbon future while facing a persistent rural water quality challenge. PaquaVida delivered a solar-powered, chlorine-free drinking water supply to every household and municipal building, continuously monitored from the UK.
Sector
Community & municipal — rural island village
Location
Village of Icaros, southern Evia Island, Greece
Source Water
Freshwater borehole contaminated with heavy metals and biological pathogens
Goal
Sustainable, zero-carbon, wholesome drinking water for every household in Icaros
The Challenge
Like many rural Greek villages, Icaros relied on a single freshwater borehole drilled when local populations and waste infrastructure looked different. Today, that contamination risk became a public health concern.
The residents had two ambitions: zero-carbon status and reliable clean drinking water. The Mayor of Karystos, Air Marshal General Geroulis, secured support through the Water for People and Peace project to find a low-energy, sustainable system that could serve the whole community.
The Solution
After months of sampling, analysis and site assessment, a PaquaVida purification unit was assembled in the UK and shipped to Greece. Paqua engineers installed, configured, and thoroughly tested the system on site over three days, training local staff for ongoing operation.
The installation included a dedicated solar power unit and uninterruptible power supply, ensuring zero-carbon operation regardless of grid availability. Performance is continuously monitored remotely by Paqua.
Running continually with ideal characteristics, without use of chlorine and consumables. We are strongly recommending this system to be adopted by the Greek Government for use by other Municipalities.Air Marshal General GeroulisMayor of Karystos & President of Icaros Village
The Outcome
Icaros is now one of the first communities in Europe to achieve a genuinely zero-carbon, chlorine-free drinking water supply at municipal scale. General Geroulis is actively recommending the system for adoption by other Greek municipalities facing similar challenges.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Icaros Village, Evia Island deployment.
How does PaquaVida provide water without chlorine?
At Icaros Village the system delivers wholesome drinking water using no chlorine or consumables. It runs continuously on a dedicated solar power unit with battery backup, giving zero-carbon, chlorine-free operation.
Can a whole village be supplied from one system?
Yes. The Icaros installation serves every household and municipal building in the village from a single borehole-fed PaquaVida unit, with performance monitored remotely from the UK.
Is PaquaVida suitable for off-grid or zero-carbon communities?
Yes. Icaros is one of the first European communities with a zero-carbon, chlorine-free municipal water supply, powered by solar with an uninterruptible supply so it runs regardless of grid availability.