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Bozkiza reviews irrigation sector status
Minister of Water Resources Lounas Bouzokza visited the state of Batna to assess the current state of the water sector. During the visit, it was reported that Batna achieved, in the first half of 2026, a daily production of over 305,000 cubic meters of potable water to serve more than 1.54 million people, relying on groundwater and water transfers from Ben Haroun dam to Keddia Meddour dam. Strategic projects were also discussed, such as the expansion of the water treatment plant at Keddia Meddour dam, which will increase the production capacity to 169,000 cubic meters per day, and a wastewater treatment plant aimed at recycling water for irrigation and industrial use. The minister emphasized the importance of scientific planning, digitalization, and valorization of treated wastewater to enhance water resource management and improve service quality, stressing the need for equitable water distribution across the country.
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