{"id":10270,"date":"2024-12-27T09:08:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=10270"},"modified":"2024-12-27T09:08:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:08:06","slug":"public-water-service-non-traditional-resources-as-a-strategic-pillar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=10270","title":{"rendered":"Public Water Service: Non-Traditional Resources as a Strategic Pillar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Date Published:<\/strong> Thursday, December 26, 2024<br><strong>Category:<\/strong> Economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Algiers &#8211; The Minister of Water Resources, Taha Derbal, outlined on Thursday at the National People&#8217;s Assembly the sector&#8217;s strategy to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ade.dz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">potable water<\/a> amid declining rainfall. The strategy prioritizes non-traditional water sources, particularly desalinated seawater, alongside inter-dam connections and major water transfer projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the public session chaired by Ayoub Hammad, Vice President of the Assembly, and attended by several government members, Minister Derbal emphasized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to Desalinated Seawater:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interior provinces within a 150 km radius of desalination plants will benefit from potable water produced by these facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This measure is part of directives from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to improve public water services significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Reallocation for Agriculture:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Significant quantities of dam water will be redirected to agricultural use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treated wastewater, following advanced processing, will be used for irrigating orchards, legumes, and vegetables without restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Redistribution Projects:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drinking water will be supplied through inter-dam connections, promoting solidarity between regions with varying water availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large-scale water transfer projects, including South-South and South-North transfers, are also planned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Water Supply and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister addressed local water issues, citing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Southern S\u00e9tif Municipalities:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New boreholes are being drilled and existing ones rehabilitated, adding 6,000 m\u00b3\/day to the water supply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bou Taleb 2 borehole project will contribute an additional 5,000 m\u00b3\/day, enhancing distribution intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wastewater Treatment Projects:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plans are underway to manage sewage outlets in municipalities like El Hamma and Bou Taleb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A natural basin treatment plant will be established to process wastewater effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dam Construction in Batna Province:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While detailed studies for new dams have been completed, these projects remain suspended due to budgetary constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Sanitation and Water Reuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tamanrasset, a comprehensive sanitation plan is being developed to modernize sewage systems and eliminate problematic areas. Additionally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treated wastewater from Tamanrasset&#8217;s station is being used for local green spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plans are under review to extend its use for irrigating palm groves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures highlight the sector&#8217;s focus on integrating innovative solutions and sustainable practices to address water resource challenges in Algeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/\">DZWATCH.DZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Nor-Eleslam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date Published: Thursday, December 26, 2024Category: Economy Algiers &#8211; The Minister of Water Resources, Taha Derbal, outlined on Thursday at the National People&#8217;s Assembly the sector&#8217;s strategy to provide potable water amid declining rainfall. The strategy prioritizes non-traditional water sources, particularly desalinated seawater, alongside inter-dam connections and major water transfer projects. 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