Türkiye announces 53 new projects for drinking water

Türkiye announces 53 new projects for drinking water

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişçi, who attended the “Drinking Water and Wastewater Management” occasion in Ankara, on Monday introduced that 2.6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of consuming water might be supplied with the implementation of 53 new initiatives because the nation faces loss and leakage of consuming water primarily as a result of low precipitation in final months.

Talking on the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI) convention Kirişci drew consideration to the lack of water and mentioned: “Türkiye’s average of loss and leakage is around 33%. We need to bring this rate down quickly.”

Stating that the DSI produces 386 initiatives and offers 5 billion cubic meters of consuming water per yr, Kirişci mentioned that 53 extra initiatives might be carried out and one other 2.6 billion cubic meters of consuming water might be offered.

Emphasizing the efficient use of consuming water and recycling of wastewater, Kirişci mentioned: “Your share in the workshop will guide and provide guidance on wastewater management,” whereas stating that the variety of provinces that drink faucet water must be expanded. He additionally famous that water consciousness sensitivity in relation to its rational utilization must be improved.

Some 386 consuming water services had been accomplished all through Türkiye, offering consuming water to 50 million individuals. Additionally, on account of the research carried out with an emphasis on the therapy and reuse of wastewater, 322,000 cubic meters of water per day have been purified by 24 wastewater therapy vegetation in order that the water can be utilized for agricultural functions as effectively.

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