Minister of Water: Strict Plan to Ensure Fair Water Distribution Across the Kingdom - Jordan News

Jordan News

26-05-2025

Minister of Water: Strict Plan to Ensure Fair Water Distribution Across the Kingdom Minister of Water and Irrigation, Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, announced that the Ministry, along with the Water Authority and its affiliated companies, is set to implement a strict plan aimed at improving water supply and ensuring fair distribution across all regions of the Kingdom. This initiative comes especially in preparation for the summer season, and seeks to enhance supply efficiency and increase allocated water quantities to all areas, promoting equity among citizens. اضافة اعلان The move is being closely monitored and directed by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, as part of the government's efforts to implement the Economic Modernization Vision and the national water sector strategy, while addressing the water challenges facing Jordan this year. Minister Abu Al-Saud stressed that the Prime Minister is following the implementation process closely to ensure that fairness in distribution is achieved. This is part of urgent and ongoing efforts by the Ministry and Water Authority to improve the water situation, particularly in governorates suffering from water resource deficits. He also noted that technical teams and contingency plans are in place and operating around the clock to swiftly respond to any emergencies. These teams are working hard to realize the government's focus on water supply despite the difficult water conditions, including a weak rainy season and a decline in dam storage to below 30%, which has impacted several water sources across the Kingdom. The plan involves reallocating water supplies between areas to address disparities, intensifying inspection and monitoring campaigns, and enforcing strict security measures to prevent violations and tampering with water sources, lines, and unauthorized drilling. These efforts are being carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and the Judicial Council. Abu Al-Saud emphasized the government's full commitment to ensuring water supply to all parts of the country. He explained that technical teams across various sectors — including internal monitoring, water basins, and well drilling — are working to implement the plan, rehabilitate existing sources, and drill new wells. The newly sourced water will be cleaned, sterilized, and verified for compliance with Jordanian drinking water standards before being distributed under the rotation system. He concluded by reaffirming that the government will continue to monitor these efforts to create a sustainable and transformative improvement in water supply and called on citizens to cooperate with Water Authority teams working to serve them.
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