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Heating, cooling, and hot water in Greece and Athens: Everything You NEED to Know

In hot summers and cold winters, having a reliable source of heat and hot water is crucial to comfortable living. For the majority of tourists and expats moving to Greece and Athens, this means renting an apartment that has central air conditioning and a gas-powered heater for colder months. Fortunately, almost all new buildings in […]

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Is tap or faucet water safe to drink in Greece and Athens? Drinkable or not?

tap water / plumber

Yes, you should be able to drink water from the tap in most places in Greece and Athens. There are things that can affect the water quality though. Let’s look into this so that you are prepared and avoid problems. Source of the water It depends on the source of the water. If the water

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Can you drink water from the tap or faucet in Greece and Athens? ANSWERED

tap water / plumber

Yes, you should be able to drink water from the tap in Greece and Athens. There are things to take into consideration though. Let’s look into this so that you are prepared and avoid problems. Source of the water It depends on the source of the water. If the water is coming from the ground

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Can you flush toilet paper on Greek islands (including Naxos, Paros, Satorini, Mykonos, Lesvos)?

toilet / plumber

You may have heard that you shouldn’t flush toilet paper in the toilet, but you may be confused about why. After all, it’s just a big old bowl with water and some sort of magical flushing device on top. It can handle TP, right? If you’re thinking about going to visit an Greek island (such

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The rich and wonderful history of plumbing: running water and more

plumber / plumber

The history of plumbing is the history of the development of water distribution and waste disposal systems in buildings. Plumbing has a long history as people soon realized the importance of having easy access to water and removing waste. The ancient Romans were among the first to use lead pipes to distribute potable water, and

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