| Project Detail |
The first Series of Projects (SOP) of the Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Program aims at
improving the efficiency of water services in Jordan through the sustainable reduction of Non
Revenue Water, the improvement of energy efficiency and water security measures.
Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world and is
grappling with a severe water crisis, which constrains the country’s economic
and human development. At only 88 m3 per capita per year, available water
is well below the absolute water scarcity threshold of 500 m3 per capita per
year. Population growth and the influx of refugees over the past decade has
severely strained water service delivery. In addition, the combination of
climate change and population growth is expected to further reduce per
capita water resources availability by 30 percent by 2040. Limited water
availability in Jordan is exacerbated by the fact that much of the water
allocated for municipal use is lost: over 50 percent, estimated of municipal
water either leaks from pipes or is not billed and is considered non-revenue
water (NRW). These losses decrease the water provided to households and
add to the water sector’s financial challenges. In addition, the water sector
is the largest single energy consumer in Jordan, and half of water utilities’
operational costs are for electricity due to a combination of natural
geography and the high operating requirements.
The program, consistent with the National Water Strategy 2023-2040 of the
Government of Jordan, includes 5 components:
• Component 1: Improving the efficiency of water supply
services through NRW reduction to improve water availability and
revenues within the project areas. NRW interventions include
replacing/rehabilitating infrastructure at all levels to improve
service delivery, modernized systems for sustaining NRW
reductions and community engagement.
• Component 2: Increasing energy efficiency and reducing
energy supply costs. This component will improve efficiency of
the water sector by reducing energy consumption, costs and GHG
emissions. It will include audits and optimization of water systems,
such as pumping stations, and installation of renewable energy
systems.
• Component 3. water security measures to underpin efficiency
improvements through (i) strengthened drought management
systems (monitoring, forecasting, and planning) and (ii)safeguarding existing water storage.
• Component 4. project management and implementation support. This Component will focus on project
management required to implement this project and to strengthen systems for the planned series of projects (SOP).
• Component 5 : Contingent emergency response component to finance, if necessary, unexpected expenses linked
with the activities included in the above mentioned component, due to an emergency situation. AFD’s loan does not
finance this component of the program |
