Jordan: Water Ministry to build two dams in southern governorates

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation plans to explore new surface water resources and build two dams in the southern governorates of Maan and Tafileh, Minister of Water and Irrigation Mohammad Najjar said on Tuesday. In a press statement released yesterday, he underscored the importance of sound use of underground water to prevent its depletion and exploring unconventional water resources, such as water treatment projects in Jerash, Husban and Maan. The minister underscored the need to improve water supply and distribution and reduce water loss and illegal water use. Najjar also highlighted the private sector’s role in investing in water projects to raise the quality of services provided to the public.