“Water Sanitation and Conservation” Projectمشروع “ترشيد إدارة المياه والصرف الصحي”

Within the framework of the Project “Water Sanitation and Conservation” funded by the United States Agency for International Development, Makhzoumi Foundation organized a meeting in Qab Elias under the title “Danger of Underground Water Pollution – Causes and Solutions for Qab Elias Town”, aiming to shed light on water-related problems in the region, especially protecting groundwater from pollution. The meeting took place at the municipality building in the presence of a number of activists and residents of the area.

The mayor talked about water pollution and the problems they face. Then Ms. Dareen Hannoush spoke about the project funded by USAID – US Agency for International Development, followed by Eng. Joyce Assaf and Ms. Judy Zeineddin about the role of CEEDD Jesuit University, then Eng. Salama Nomani from Makhzoumi Foundation gave a presentation on “Danger of Contamination of Underground Stores”. Mr. Azar from the Bekaa Water Establishment pointed out to the lack of funding and government support. After that, a general discussion took place on the subject, and at the end there was a wish for the associations to cooperate to provide possible solutions to the problems of water pollution in the region.