Several neighbourhoods in the city of Oujda have been experiencing daily disruptions in access to drinking water for over a week, with interruptions lasting for more than 15 hours per day, particularly in higher-lying areas.
These recurrent disruptions during the summer season sparked frustration among residents, with some expressing concerns about the possibility of continued water shortages until the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, which is only five days away.
Oujda’s local water and electricity distribution agency attributed these disruptions to water quality issues at the Hamadi Dam reservoir, which led to the halt of operations at the water treatment plant managed by the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water.
Consequently, the agency’s water storage capacity has been reduced, impacting its ability to meet peak demand for drinking water. The agency stated that reducing water pressure in the network could result in supply disruptions from 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM until Monday, June 26, in order to replenish storage levels during this period of high temperatures and prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Adha.
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