Restoring Land and Safeguarding Water

Introduction

Cyprus, with its Mediterranean coastline, fertile plains, and fast-growing urban centres, is facing mounting environmental pressures. Agriculture, tourism, mining, and industrial activities have long driven the island’s economybut they have also left a legacy of soil and groundwater contamination. Issues such as agricultural chemical runoff, industrial waste, and saline intrusion are now threatening farmland productivity, aquifer quality, and public health.

At The Ground Water Company, we deliver specialized soil remediation services in Cyprus, helping industries, municipalities, and communities restore polluted land, protect scarce water reserves, and align with both European Union and national environmental regulations.

What Is Soil Remediation?

Soil remediation is the process of cleaning up and restoring contaminated soil to make it safe for people, plants, and animals. It’s commonly used at sites where industrial activities, chemical spills, or improper waste disposal have polluted the ground.

• Pesticides and fertilizers from intensive farming in the Mesaoria plain and citrus-growing regions
• Petroleum hydrocarbons from storage depots, transport hubs, and small industries
• Heavy metals linked to mining legacies in areas such as Troodos
• Salinity and nitrates due to over-irrigation, poor drainage, and seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers

Soil Contamination Challenges in Cyprus

Cyprus’s geography and economy create distinct soil management challenges:

• Agriculture & Irrigation – Long-term reliance on pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation in farming belts has caused nitrate buildup and soil salinity.
• Mining & Legacy Sites – Copper and asbestos mining left behind heavy metal pollution in soils and surrounding catchments.
• Tourism & Urban Development – Rapid coastal development and waste generation put stress on soil and groundwater quality.
• Industrial Zones – Fuel depots, light manufacturing, and workshops contribute petroleum and solvent residues.
• Water Scarcity – With limited renewable water resources, aquifer contamination poses a long-term risk to both households and agriculture.

Our Soil Remediation Services in Cyprus

1. Site Assessment & Soil Testing

Soil sampling and analysis to identify contaminants

Risk assessment for human health and environment

Geotechnical surveys to understand soil structure

2. Excavation & Disposal

Removal of contaminated soil

Transport to licensed disposal facilities

Landfill management or off-site treatment

3.In-Situ Remediation Services

Bioremediation (using microbes or plants)

Chemical oxidation/reduction

Soil vapor extraction

Phytoremediation

4.Ex-Situ Remediation Services

Soil washing

Thermal desorption

Stabilization 

5.Water Treatment 

Pump and treat systems

Permeable reactive barriers

Containment systems

6.Monitoring & Reporting

Post-remediation soil testing

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory reporting and documentation

Why Soil Remediation Matters in Cyprus

• Protects Aquifers – Safeguards limited groundwater reserves, vital for communities and farming.
• Restores Farmland – Improves soil fertility and secures agricultural productivity.
• Supports National & EU Standards – Ensures compliance with Cyprus environmental regulations and EU Water Framework Directive.
• Strengthens Public Health – Reduces exposure to toxins from soil and water.
• Enables Safe Land Reuse – Makes brownfield and industrial sites viable for new development.

Other Groundwater Services We Provide in Cyprus

In addition to soil remediation, GWC offers a wide range of groundwater services:

•  Ground water exploration
•  Ground water recharge
•  Ground water contamination
•  Dewatering solutions
•  Flooding solutions
•  Hydrological studies
•  Ground water seepag
  
•  Ground water remediatio
  
•  Flood risk assessment
•  Ground water consulting
•  Ground water quality monitoring
•  Integrated water resources management
•  Rock mapping 

Conclusion

Cyprus’s combination of water scarcity, agricultural intensity, and urban growth makes soil and groundwater protection an urgent priority. At The Ground Water Company , we deliver practical, science-based soil remediation services that restore polluted land, secure aquifers, and support the island’s sustainable future.