Qaraqosh Water Network Rehabilitation
This project addresses the deteriorating water infrastructure in Qaraqosh, the largest town in Al-Hamdaniya District, where decades-old pipelines and an outdated pumping station have left many households with inconsistent and unsafe water supply. The first phase involves a full survey of the existing network to identify leakage points, followed by the replacement of approximately 12 kilometers of corroded pipelines across the town’s residential quarters. A new booster pumping station will be constructed to increase water pressure and ensure consistent flow to elevated areas that previously received little to no water during peak demand hours.
The project also includes the installation of individual water meters for over 3,000 households to support fair billing and reduce unaccounted water loss, which currently exceeds 40 percent of total supply. Engineers will rehabilitate the main intake structure connected to the regional water source, repairing damaged valves and installing modern filtration units to improve water quality before distribution. Throughout implementation, local technicians will receive hands-on training in network maintenance and leak detection so that the municipality can sustain the system independently after handover. Community awareness sessions will also be held to educate residents on water conservation practices and proper use of the new metering system. The rehabilitation is expected to directly benefit more than 15,000 residents in the town center, restoring reliable access to clean drinking water, reducing the burden on households that currently rely on costly private water trucking, and supporting the broader return and stabilization efforts in the district following years of displacement.