New wells to pump 4 million cubic meters of water this summer

Jordan News

last updated: May 17,2023

tube well watering the seeded field next to a pump — (Photo: Envato Elements)

AMMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation, Mohammad Najjar, conducted a site visit on Tuesday to assess the ongoing project of the Water Authority. The project involves drilling 12 wells in the Jordan Valley, with the goal of providing an additional 4 million cubic meters of water during the summer season.اضافة اعلان

During a visit to the site, he said that the drawn water, which will be pumped through King Abdullah canal, is for drinking purposes and will be distributed across the Kingdom, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

Currently, the construction of one well has been finished and is now pumping 100 cubic meters per hour, according to Najjar.

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