Homs General Water Company Begins Replacing Water Networks in Jobar

The General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Homs Governorate began, on Monday, implementing the second phase of the water network replacement project in Jobar village, spanning 1,800 meters, after completing the first phase covering 1,600 meters. The aim is to address the deterioration of old lines and improve the water situation, thereby enhancing service for approximately 4,500 residents.

Implementation Details

The execution manager at the company, Engineer Munir al-Khalaf, clarified that the project involves replacing old lines with polyethylene pipes with a diameter of 90 millimeters in two stages. He noted that the first phase included implementing lines spanning 800 meters on each side of the road, while the second phase involves extending lines spanning 900 meters on each side.

Coordination with Technical Services

Al-Khalaf pointed out the importance of prior coordination with the Directorate of Technical Services before implementing road expansion works, to ensure the preservation of existing infrastructure and service networks and avoid future damage. He emphasized that the project aims to improve water services and expand the scope of benefiting from them in the area.

Targeting Subscribers

For her part, the head of the first unit at the company, Engineer Amal Ibrahim, explained that the company received complaints from residents about a month ago regarding damaged water lines and weak supply, in addition to streets lacking water networks. This necessitated a field tour to assess the network's reality and determine priorities. She noted that the project targets approximately 700 subscribers, equivalent to about 4,500 residents.

For his part, the village head of Jobar, Adel Fawzi al-Rifai, confirmed that replacing water lines constitutes an important step to address the weak water supply that residents suffered from in the past. He clarified that the village's population ranges between 15,000 and 20,000 residents, and that renewing the network will improve water access for subscribers and provide better service to the residents.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)