Overflowing manholes in Nea Chora Chania with wastewater reaching the seaside
Overflowing manholes in Nea Chora Chania with wastewater reaching the seaside
Overflowing manholes in Nea Chora Chania with wastewater reaching the seaside

Wastewater Reaches the Sea After Manholes Overflow in Nea Chora Chania

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Wastewater Reaches the Sea After Manholes Overflow in Nea Chora Chania

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Published on: Jan 5, 2026

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Manholes in Nea Chora Chania overflowed again sending wastewater all the way to the shoreline.

A new overflow of manholes in Nea Chora Chania sent wastewater streaming toward the sea in a repeat of an increasingly familiar scene for locals.

Frustration has grown among residents and business owners who are once again confronted with a situation they hoped would not return.

Throughout the neighborhood a strong odor lingered intensifying concerns as people watched sewage run from the road directly onto the beach.

Footage captured by ERT Chania highlighted the extent of the flow showing contaminated water reaching the shoreline.