AMMAN — The
Ministry of Water and Irrigation, in
collaboration with the
German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the
German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), participated in
the activities of World Water Week 2023 hosted by the Swedish capital,
Stockholm.
اضافة اعلان
World Water Week 2023 is held from August 20th to 24th, with
two discussion sessions focusing on the Jordanian experience in promoting water
awareness under the theme "
Together for Awareness" and the use of
treated water in the Arab region, as well as challenges and opportunities under
the theme "Every Drop Counts," Al-Mamlaka News reported.
Educating citizens
about water conservation
Deputy secretary-general of the Water Authority, Omar Salama
discussed the general water situation in Jordan and the challenges it faces,
such as water scarcity, limited water resources, and the Syrian refugee crisis,
which has increased water demand, resulting in an annual per capita water
allocation of 61 cubic meters for all uses. This constitutes 3 percent of the
global health share, according to the UN.
He highlighted the role of the water sector in educating
citizens about water conservation methods, changing consumption behavior for
drinking water, and promoting water harvesting projects in all provinces,
especially in areas with low rainfall. He also emphasized the importance of
educating citizens about the significance of constructing rainwater collection
reservoirs and their utilization, as well as addressing attacks on water and sanitation
networks.
Sewage treatment in
Jordan
In the second session, deputy secretary-general of the Water
Authority, Wael Al-Dwairi, provided a detailed explanation of the development
of sewage treatment in Jordan, the use of treated water in agriculture as a
sustainable source, and the achievement of saving fresh water for drinking by
treating 200 million cubic meters last year for irrigation over around 24,000
dunams. He placed Jordan at the forefront in the Arab region in terms of water
reuse.
Dwairi presented the relentless efforts to place Jordan on
the map of leading countries in water reuse over the years, adapting to climate
change, and partnering with the private sector to expand the number of crops
irrigated with treated water through the qualification of 29 stations according
to the highest specifications and standards.
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