574 dams and 8,000 wells boost water security
The efforts of the Kingdom in the water sector reflect significant achievements accumulated over more than nine decades. The network of dams has evolved to include currently 574 dams with a storage capacity of 2.6 billion cubic meters. Additionally, 36 water desalination plants and 160 water treatment plants have been established. The strategic storage capacity has increased to 21.8 million cubic meters. Water consumption in the agricultural sector has been reduced by more than 8 billion cubic meters annually. The coverage of the population with water networks has reached 88%. The Kingdom aims to achieve 100% coverage of the population with water networks by 2030, with future goals focused on increasing water sustainability and improving sewage services.
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