Amman, Sep. 6 (Petra) –Ministry of Water and Irrigation has detected
several water violations, including removal of two illegal 2-inch
pipelines in Amman’s Muwaqqar district, used to illegally fill water
tankers.

The ministry also backfilled 4 illegal wells in Al-Rama and Suwayma
areas in central Balqa governorate, which were used to sell water to
chalets and farms, and confiscated parts for an illegal drilling rig
in Houara area in ​​Irbid governorate.

In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said the crackdown, in
cooperation with relevant authorities, uncovered a violation on Manja
water pipeline, southern Amman, involving the connection of a 3-inch
pipeline to supply “large” agricultural ponds, farms, and a nursery.

Additionally, a 1-inch pipeline was discovered in Sahab district used
to supply a car wash and a residential and commercial complex. 3
illegal pipelines were found in Amman’s Na’ur for supplying homes and
water collection wells.

The ministry affirmed its technical teams have begun removing all
detected encroachments and disconnecting illegal water mains.

In this context, the teams also prepared reports for each incident to
complete legal procedures against the violators and refer
perpetrators to the competent judicial authorities.

During the campaign, the ministry uncovered thefts of manhole covers
in Sahab area.

The ministry commended the “significant” efforts made by the Public
Security Directorate (PSD) and its units, citing the citizens’
support for the campaign, which is a “key” pillar in the success of
steps to protect water resources.

The ministry affirmed its continued “intensive” efforts and
application of the law against violators, which would reduce
encroachments and protect water resources nationwide.

//Petra// AG