Jordan, a country with rapid demographic and economic growth and an arid climate, is facing major water stress. Its water supply is increasingly dependent on withdrawals from fossil groundwater. At the same time, the efficiency of its drinking water networks is often below 50%, exacerbating the challenges of sustainable water management and leading to intermittent water supplies in many parts of the country.
To remedy this water crisis, major initiatives were launched in partnership with the German engineering firm GOPA Infra, with financial support from KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Germany's two main development aid agencies. Naldeo, in close collaboration with these partners, carried out two feasibility studies aimed at reducing water losses and restoring the sustainability of Jordan's water resources.
Faced with a lack of accurate data, Naldeo and its partners used innovative methods, including advanced mathematical techniques and satellite image analysis combined with field surveys, to accurately estimate water losses and develop targeted action programs. These programs, which will run from 2024-2030, include major works to reduce water losses, improve the efficiency of water supply networks and ensure sustainable use of Jordan's precious water resources.
The Naldeo group is a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in the climatic and environmental transition of industries and local communities.