Amman: Inspection teams from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation/Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) detected 5 cases of illegal water pipeline tapping in Al-Samak area in Amman's Na'ur district. The illegal fixtures, measuring 1 and 2-inch diameter, were used to supply poultry farms, homes, and collection wells.
According to Jordan News Agency, this crackdown was part of the ministry's campaign to stiffen control over Jordan's water resources. The illegal connections were removed, and official reports were filed to initiate legal action against the perpetrators. An illegal well was also discovered in Ain Al-Deek area in Jerash governorate, leading to the removal of the violation, confiscation of drilling equipment, and filing of official reports. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The ministry's statement highlighted their joint future vision with the WAJ to continue efforts in firmly monitoring Jordan's water resources to achieve deterrence goals.