HERMES Airports × KARMA Water

Comprehensive Filtered Drinking Water Solutions at Paphos and Larnaca International Airports

Larnaca & Paphos International Airports, Cyprus

Since 2024, KARMA Water has partnered with Hermes Airports to provide convenient access to filtered, chilled drinking water at Paphos and Larnaca International Airports.

The project involved the installation of 12 Elkay LZO8WSS2KN units across both airports, creating a network of water dispensing and bottle-filling stations designed to serve passengers and airport staff.

Beyond providing access to drinking water, the initiative supports a more sustainable approach to hydration by encouraging the use of refillable bottles and helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

This collaboration reflects KARMA Water's commitment to delivering reliable, practical and sustainable water solutions for high-traffic environments.

HERMES Airports × KARMA Water

Objectives

The primary objective was to establish a reliable and accessible drinking water infrastructure across both international airports, meeting the needs of passengers and staff while supporting more sustainable consumption habits.

The key priorities were to:

  • Provide convenient access to filtered, chilled drinking water.
  • Improve the availability of water at key locations throughout both airports.
  • Encourage passengers and staff to refill reusable bottles.
  • Help reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles.
  • Ensure reliable equipment performance through ongoing maintenance and technical support.

What they needed:

  • With a continuous flow of passengers and substantial daily footfall, Paphos and Larnaca International Airports required a solution that could provide convenient access to drinking water across multiple locations.
  • Convenient access for passengers and staff: Water stations positioned at strategic points, including departure and arrival areas and boarding gates, to make drinking water easily accessible throughout the airport journey.
  • Filtered and chilled drinking water: A solution combining water filtration and cooling to provide passengers and staff with convenient access to chilled drinking water.
  • Contactless operation: User-friendly dispensing technology with sensor-activated, contactless operation to simplify bottle filling and reduce the need to touch dispensing controls.
  • Support for sustainability goals: Bottle-filling stations designed to encourage the use of reusable bottles, with counters displaying the estimated number of single-use plastic bottles avoided through their use.
  • Long-term operational reliability: Professional installation, regular maintenance and ongoing technical support to keep the equipment operating reliably in a demanding, high-traffic environment.
  • The challenge was to combine accessibility, convenience and sustainability in a solution suitable for the daily operational demands of two major international airports.
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Our Drinking Water Solution

KARMA Water undertook the implementation of a comprehensive drinking water solution, installing a total of 12 Elkay LZO8WSS2KN units across the two airports.

The installations were distributed as follows:

  • Paphos International Airport: 5 units
  • Larnaca International Airport: 7 units

The units were installed at strategic locations, including departure areas, arrival areas and boarding gates, allowing passengers and staff to access filtered, chilled water at different stages of their time at the airports.

The Elkay LZO8WSS2KN combines a chilled drinking water dispenser with a bottle-filling station. Its integrated filtration and cooling capabilities, together with sensor-activated contactless operation, provide a convenient solution for busy public environments.

Each unit also features a counter displaying the estimated number of plastic bottles avoided through the use of the station, helping make the environmental benefit of bottle refilling more visible.

By combining these features with professional installation and ongoing technical support, KARMA Water delivered a solution addressing two key priorities for Hermes Airports: convenient access to quality drinking water and support for reducing single-use plastic consumption.

12 Installed Units — A network of drinking water and bottle-filling stations across both international airports.

Two Airport Locations — 5 units at Paphos International Airport and 7 at Larnaca International Airport.

Filtered, Chilled Water — Integrated filtration and cooling for convenient access to drinking water.

Contactless Operation — Sensor-activated dispensing for a more convenient user experience.

Bottle-Filling Technology — Encourages passengers and staff to refill reusable bottles.

Plastic Bottle Avoidance Counter — Displays an estimate of the single-use plastic bottles avoided through the stations.

Ongoing Technical Support — Preventive and corrective maintenance, servicing, filter replacements, disinfection and troubleshooting.

Together, these features create a practical hydration infrastructure that supports passenger convenience, daily airport operations and more sustainable drinking water habits.

Conclusion

The partnership between Hermes Airports and KARMA Water has established a network of filtered, chilled drinking water stations at Paphos and Larnaca International Airports, supporting the everyday hydration needs of passengers and airport staff.

With 12 installed units across two major airport locations, the project combines convenient access to drinking water, bottle-filling technology and contactless operation in an environment where accessibility and reliability are essential.

By encouraging the use of reusable bottles, the initiative also supports efforts to reduce dependence on single-use plastic bottles, while ongoing technical support helps maintain the performance of the installed equipment.

For KARMA Water, this project demonstrates the ability to deliver and support integrated hydration solutions for large organisations and high-traffic environments, from initial installation through to long-term maintenance and technical service.

2+ Years of Partnership

The partnership with Hermes Airports began in 2024 and continues to this day.

At KARMA Water, a comprehensive solution does not end with installation. It continues through proper maintenance, responsive technical support and the ongoing adaptation of solutions to the needs of modern professional environments.

HERMES AIRPORTS × KARMA WATER

Better hydration. Convenient refilling. A more sustainable approach to water.

KARMA Water — YOUR WATER. PERFECTED.

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