Taiz

Local Corporation for Water & Sanitation services

Taiz Local Corporation for Water & Sanitation (LC Taiz) serves the Taiz city, which had a population of 775,048 in 2022. However, only around 30% of residents received water from 11 designated supply zones, which provided water for just 10 hours per month. Out of 131 water wells in the area, only 24 were operational, resulting in a nominal water production capacity of 9,936 cubic meters per day. Approximately 20% of the population was serviced by Taiz LC through water tankers, while 6% relied on privately operated water tankers. The remainder of the population obtained water through direct purchases from private wells. The assessment of LC Taiz found significant institutional, financial, operational, and infrastructural challenges. The LC operated with an outdated structure, faced severe financial constraints, and lacked the capacity to effectively manage water and sanitation services. The water supply and sanitation infrastructure were also severely damaged due to the ongoing conflict, with critical components such as wells, pumping stations, and the wastewater treatment plant in need of rehabilitation.