AMMAN WATER SUPPLY

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The Amman Water Supply Project for Jordan includes the construction of several new wells to increase the water supply from a capacity of 620 to approximately 1,500 m3 per hour; pumping stations at the new wells; major improvements and reinforcements to the existing transmission and distribution mains; additional distribution reservoir storage capacity of approximately 3,000 m3; superchlorination, dechlorination facilities, retention and high-lift pumping facilities at Ain Ghazal and Wadi Sir; necessary water testing laboratory facilities; and management services during the period of construction. The project also includes provision for additional water treatment facilities as the need is demonstrated at Ain Ghazal and Wadi Sir. The project will, also, add about 40 kms.of relatively large diameter mains to the distribution system and will insure adequate delivery to all areas of sufficient population density. The existence of good water works will in the long run have the effect of attracting more industrial activity to the Amman area and will significantly enhance the status of Amman as a tourist destination.