Gaza is a tiny, resource-poor region of 360 square kilometres with a population of over 1.5 million, and a high growth rate. It is encircled on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, south by Egypt and north and east by Israel which controls all access of goods and movement of people. Gaza has been suffering from a blockade on goods (imports and exports) since 2006 and frequent military incursions. The blockade threatens access to basic life resources such as food, medicines and fuel
A shallow underground coastal aquifer is the only source of fresh water for Gaza. There has been deterioration in the quality of available water due to the contamination of water supply lines and wells by wastewater, and also due to the depletion of underground wells from over pumping and the incursion of sea water. The aquifer is at risk of irreversible damage unless protected.
With support from ECHO, Welfare Association implemented a water and sanitation project with Al Mugraqa municipality. Al Mugraqa is in the middle of Gaza with approximately 12,000 inhabitants.
This project constructed the pumping station and completed the installation of the sewage network for 400 homes.
This project required several extensions as there were severe difficulties in sourcing construction materials into Gaza and final difficulties in getting the electrical components to make the pumping station operational into Gaza.
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