Yarmouk Water Company (Jordan)

Water Operators' Partnership with Yarmouk Water Company for increased access to improved sanitation and clean, sufficient and safe water for the population in Northern Jordan

Background

The influx of 1.3 million Syrians has put a substantial burden on Jordanian cities’ municipal infrastructure and service delivery, as 90 per cent of refugees live outside camps and within Jordanian cities. Yarmouk Water Company () is one of the three water companies in Jordan, responsible for drinking water and wastewater service delivery in the Northern part of Jordan. The massive population growth has resulted in an ever-growing demand for water. At the same time, it places unprecedented stress on the limited water resources and wastewater infrastructure, which are often failing to meet standards of operation.  

Our impact

We contribute to improved sanitation and clean, sufficient and safe water for estimated population of 2.7 million people in Northern Jordan.

Activities

• Rehabilitation of wastewater networks of seven main streets in Central Irbid 
• Capacity building on preventative operations and maintenance, inspection and maintenance planning of the wastewater networks 
• Improved asset management of wastewater treatment plants and other wastewater infrastructures 
• Improved procurement and tendering procedures, including result based contracting 
• Secure safety measures and procedures including Covid-19 measures, surveillance and customer communication

In the media

• www.dutchwatersector.com, 1 December 2020, Water Operators' Partnership helps Jordanian utility to build resilience ()
• www.netherlandsandyou.nl (Kingdom of the Netherlands), 25 November 2020, Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation reaffirms commitment to strengthen partnership with Jordan during virtual visit ()