Excess Water Withdrawal by the Government from 2017 to 2023
April 29, 2025
From 2017 to 2023, the government exceeded the amount of water it could draw from the reservoirs, leading to requests for desalination assistance. In 2020, the highest excess draw was recorded, with 39 million cubic meters more than allowed. The lack of planning reveals concerning management of water resources. Reports indicate the need for better monitoring and planning in the future.