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Algeria's Hydraulics Minister Inspects Water Projects in Souk Ahras and Tébessa
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Algeria's Hydraulics Minister Inspects Water Projects in Souk Ahras and Tébessa

From El Watan · (7m ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Algeria's Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, visited Souk Ahras and Tébessa to inspect water projects.
  • He approved an additional 10,000 m3 of drinking water for Souk Ahras from the Aïn Dalia dam and emphasized launching the Oued Djerda dam connection project.
  • The minister stressed water security through resource management and infrastructure improvement, highlighting that leaks and illegal connections cause significant water loss.

Our Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, demonstrated a hands-on approach during his recent visit to Souk Ahras and Tébessa, underscoring the government's commitment to ensuring a stable and equitable supply of drinking water for all citizens. The decision to increase Souk Ahras's water quota by 10,000 m3 from the Aïn Dalia dam is a welcome move, especially as the summer heat approaches, promising relief to households struggling with shortages.

poursuivra la mise en œuvre d’une politique visant à ancrer le concept de sécurité hydrique par la valorisation des ressources en eau disponibles et l’amélioration de l’exploitation des infrastructures existantes

— Lounès BouzegzaThe Minister of Hydraulics stated his department's policy to anchor water security by valuing available resources and improving the exploitation of existing infrastructure.

The emphasis on accelerating the Oued Djerda dam connection project is particularly crucial. With its substantial 35 million cubic meter capacity, this dam is vital not only for potable water but also for agricultural irrigation, a cornerstone of our nation's food security. Minister Bouzegza's directive to expedite its connection signals a proactive stance on leveraging our water resources effectively.

la garantie d’un approvisionnement régulier et durable des populations en eau potable constitue une priorité nationale absolue qui nécessite une totale mobilisation de tous les moyens centraux et locaux

— Lounès BouzegzaThe Minister added that ensuring a regular and sustainable supply of drinking water to the population is an absolute national priority requiring full mobilization of all central and local means.

As El Watan consistently reports, water management is a critical issue for Algeria. The minister's acknowledgment that "rationalizing its use" is as important as resource abundance, and his stark warning about the "40% losses" due to leaks and illegal connections, resonate deeply. This isn't just about infrastructure; it's about responsible consumption and tackling the systemic issues that hinder equitable distribution. The minister's commitment to "field follow-up and rapid interventions to correct imbalances" offers a glimmer of hope for improved public service delivery in this vital sector.

le suivi de terrain et les interventions rapides pour corriger les déséquilibres et garantir la continuité du service public de l’eau

— Lounès BouzegzaThe Minister indicated that his pragmatic approach relies on field follow-up and rapid interventions to correct imbalances and guarantee the continuity of public water service.
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Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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