Amman: The Ministry of Water and Irrigation/Water Authority of Jordan announced Wednesday that the volume of treated wastewater reused in agricultural projects across the Kingdom reached 197.504 million cubic meters in 2024, irrigating a total area of 26,676 dunums.
According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud stated that work is underway on a JD 7 million project to install transmission pipelines to transport treated water in southern Amman. This project aims to expand irrigation networks and increase cultivated areas.
Abu Saud highlighted the government’s focus on developing alternative water sources due to the Kingdom’s ongoing water scarcity. The ministry is advancing its strategy to maximize the use of treated water by fostering individual and collective agricultural initiatives. These are implemented through associations and institutions across all regions, with 397 agreements signed with 18 cooperative associations to support these efforts.
He noted that such projects have created over 2,000 job opportunities and provided sustainable income sources for local communities. The availability of treated water is seen as a renewable resource crucial for improving living standards and delivering economic benefits.
The minister further explained that integrating treated wastewater into the water supply for restricted agricultural use is managed through advanced collection and treatment systems that ensure quality and safety. He emphasized that the Water Authority of Jordan is committed to implementing innovative projects to improve socio-economic conditions, enhance the environment, and support livestock breeders through the cultivation of alfalfa and fodder corn.