In Jordan, a country facing severe water scarcity, a population surge and influx of refugees have intensified the demand for water, straining the already struggling water supply systems. Climate change exacerbates the situation, bringing extreme heat and insufficient rainfall. Jordan suffers these effects despite the country's relatively small carbon footprint compared to other major contributors to climate change. USAID has taken action to address the water supply challenges through its Water Engineering Services Activity (WES). The Amman Water System Improvement Project was initiated to reinforce and extend the existing water supply network, adding approximately 40 km of water pipelines. The primary goal of this project is to enhance access to clean and reliable water sources, thus bolstering the country's water security and improving the efficiency of water supply systems.
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Engineer Rodana Al Dabbas supervising pipelaying of the water network in Ain Al Basha, Jordan. The pipelaying is part of USAID’s Management Engineering Services Contract II, which is working to increase water supply through the replacement of old water network components, improvement of water network management, installation of pressure management and monitoring systems, investments in high accuracy smart meters, and leak detection equipment. These interventions, in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, aim to strengthen Jordan’s ability to improve its water security, adapt to climate change, and meet the needs of the growing population.
A young Jordanian boy drinking water from a tap. Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world and climate change is aggravating the water shortage situation. USAID’s Management Engineering Services Contract is working to increase water supply through water utilities institutional development, replacement of old water network components, improvement of water network management, installation of pressure management and monitoring systems, investments in high accuracy smart meters, and leak detection equipment.
The country of Jordan is largely desert, making it vulnerable to climate change. Inconsistent rainfall, higher temperatures, and population increase stress the already limited water resources. In the Balqa Governorate, USAID’s Management Engineering Services Contract II Activity is working to rehabilitate and restructure the water supply system to support the Water Authority of Jordan, reduce water loss, and save limited water resources. Photo subject Khaled is working as part of the project to improve drinking water supply.
USAID's Water Engineering Services Activity (WES) is committed to upgrading and expanding the overloaded Fuhais and Maheis Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing treatment plant has two maturation ponds, one of which will be utilized for the new treatment plant upgrade and expansion. This project aims to boost the plant's efficiency and enhance the quality of its effluent. By doing so, it will enable the utilization of Jordan’s limited water resources for other purposes, leading to increased access to clean water and enhanced living conditions for the surrounding community.
Tracking Performance at a Water Treatment Plant in Jordan As this Miyahuna/Zai Water Treatment Plant operator demonstrates, the Jordan Water Operators Certification Program, implemented by the Jordan Operations and Maintenance Training (OMT) project, trained operators in correct methods of collecting and reporting daily plant performance. Location: Amman, Jordan Submitted to 2018 #WaterSecureWorld Photo Contest by Chemonics