Reconstruction Ministry Reports Progress in Drinking Water Access with Comprehensive Coverage Plan

The Ministry of Reconstruction and Housing announced that 86% of Iraqis currently have access to drinking water, with a clear plan to expand coverage to all areas. The General Director of the Water Directorate, Hussein Jassim Al-Mousawi, stated that the ministry has made significant progress in reducing the water supply deficit and is implementing strategic projects aimed at achieving 100% coverage. He pointed out major ongoing projects in several provinces, including the South Karbala water project with a capacity of 16,000 cubic meters per hour, the Ramadi water project with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per hour, along with five projects in Diyala province. Al-Mousawi also emphasized the ministry's commitment to improving the quality of produced water amid challenges affecting river water quality, focusing on pollution reduction in cooperation with relevant authorities.