New Desalination Unit
The new units would be purchased directly with funds from Paxos Pledge and given to the authority.
Established 2022
What Is The Paxos Pledge?
The Paxos Pledge is a commitment by the Island’s homeowners to support their local island services.
For those of us who enjoy this amazing place, the Pledge is a way for us to give back and contribute to ensure the island can remain beautiful and operational, given the intensification of its use by homeowners and tourists alike.
The Paxos Pledge is a modest gift. It can be anonymous if the donor would prefer but otherwise, the names of the houses whose owners donate  (not the owners themselves ) will be visible in a show of support for the island. The amount gifted will not be shown.
It is estimated that there are around 600 rental houses on the island who can solve the problem
Don’t complain, contribute.
Why Do We Need A Paxos Pledge?
The Corfu Administration has limited resources and the Paxos Budget, under the Mayor, is insufficient for the Island’s needs.
The Paxos Local Government Budget does not flex with the number of visitors and the subsequent pressures put on the Island’s services.
The primary challenges facing the Island are:
- Water Supply
- Rubbish
We are currently raising money for water supply.
Water Issues
The Paxos Pledge now needs to try to resolve the water issues, which all homeowners are well aware of.
The continuing problems with the water are now causing reputational issues for the island, significant disruption and will impact property values.
There are two issues:
- Lack of Water
- Water infrastructure, including reservoirs and leaks
The water infrastructure can be dealt with over time by repairs to reservoirs and leaks. The most immediate requirement is water supply.
Desalination:
Current Capacity
The Island bought a new desalination in July 2025 and, together with a second unit, the island’s total (current) capacity is 2,100m3 every 24 hours.
The Island also rents a unit costing €150,000 per annum.
One further unit is required for an additional 400m3 every 24 hours.
The cost of the third desalination unit is €500,000. This would placed next to the rental unit.
Current Desalination Operation
Old Systems
There is still essential further works to do.
Recent Investment
It is wrong to suggest that there has been no investment, there has been and it is an ongoing project
New Systems
The costs are high, the recent pipework (part shown above) cost around €40,000 to replace.
Our Journey & The Road Ahead
The Paxos Pledge is intended to continue as a vehicle to support the Island. The water supply is just the first step.
If every homeowner gave between €1,000 and €5,000 we can purchase new plant.
2026
Purchase of the new desalinisation plant
2027
Guardian of Funds
The funds raised will remain in a separate trust account and will only be used for the direct purchase of a machine.
The purchase contract will be placed on this website for full transparency
The Project is supported by:
The Mayor
The Deputy Mayor
Simpson Travel
Scott Williams