DAMASCUS WATER SUPPLY

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The Water Supply Project includes (i) an underground cutoff wall to increase the available flow and structures to prevent pollution from surface water at Figeh spring; (ii) test pumping at Figeh to determine the storage characteristics of the aquifer and the maximum reliable yield which can be developed by pumping from the aquifer; (iii) a 15 km tunnel from Figeh to Damascus; (iv) reservoirs with a total capacity of about 75,000 cubic meters; (v) construction of a new pumping station and renovation of the existing pumping stations, including equipment for pumping control; (vi) installation of about 530 km of water mains in the distribution system; (vii) meter testing equipment, flow and pressure metering apparatus and other equipment to assist in the operation and maintenance of the distribution systems; (viii) training for EPEF staff in management and engineering; (ix) engineering and management consulting services; (x) studies of measures to reduce pollution in the Barada and Orontes River basins, including the sewerage of Damascus and engineering for treatment plants in the Homs/Hama area; (xi) training for Syrian staff; (xii) purchase of equipment for monitoring water quality.