Al-Mukha

Autonomous Water Utility

Al-Makha Water Utility serves approximately 90,500 residents, with 21% connected to the public water supply system. Due to the conflict, the utility has suffered significant direct and indirect damages, including infrastructure destruction, power cuts, increased diesel prices, and looting. The utility sources its water from four operational wells in the Al Balili wellfield. Established in 1998, the utility currently operates without a public sewerage system, providing only water supply services in Al-Makha. The utility's infrastructure includes a 50 km water network, one ground storage reservoir, and an elevated storage tank. Efforts are underway to increase solar power utilization for pumping operations. The utility faces challenges such as high non-revenue water rates, staff shortages, and inadequate IT infrastructure, necessitating urgent technical assistance and investment measures to rehabilitate and expand its services.