Algeria has made significant strides in implementing its seawater desalination program, aimed at ensuring water security. According to Minister of Hydraulics and Water Resources, Lounes Bouzegza, the country has achieved notable progress in realizing this program. During a working visit to Blida province, Bouzegza highlighted the importance of this initiative in meeting the country's growing water needs. He emphasized that 40% of the population is currently supplied with desalinated water.
The minister's visit to Blida included the inauguration of a water transfer project from the "Fouka 2" seawater desalination station in Tipaza province to the pumping station No. 01 in Ben Charif, Chebli municipality. This project aims to supply several eastern communes of Blida province with potable water. Bouzegza stressed the need for rigorous monitoring and adherence to delivery deadlines, given the substantial financial resources allocated to these vital infrastructure projects.
Bouzegza warned against any shortcomings in the implementation of large-scale projects, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines and avoiding delays. He recalled that the state has mobilized significant financial resources to realize these projects and reiterated the need for absolute rigor in on-site monitoring and strict respect for delivery deadlines.
The minister also revealed an ambitious sectoral program for Blida province, aimed at strengthening its water resources and addressing existing shortcomings. Bouzegza acknowledged that the province faces challenges related to growing demographic density, which will be addressed in the near future. The program aims to enhance the province's water supply and mitigate existing gaps.
During his visit, Bouzegza also highlighted the progress made in realizing the seawater desalination program, which aims to supply 60% of the population with desalinated water. He emphasized that the program's objectives are within reach, given the progress achieved so far. The minister's statements underscore the government's commitment to addressing the country's water needs through innovative solutions.
The "Fouka 2" seawater desalination station is a key component of Algeria's water security strategy. The station's output will be transferred to the pumping station No. 01 in Ben Charif, which will distribute water to several communes in Blida province. This project is part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's water resources and ensure a reliable supply of potable water.
Algeria's seawater desalination program is a vital component of its water security strategy, aimed at meeting the country's growing water needs. With 40% of the population currently supplied with desalinated water, the government is on track to achieve its objective of supplying 60% of the population with desalinated water. The program's success will depend on the effective implementation of projects and the rigorous monitoring of progress.
Key points
- Algeria aims to supply 60% of its population with desalinated water through its seawater desalination program.
