National Public Scheme for the Conservation of Drinking Water, Egypt, Egypt

National Public Scheme for the Conservation of

Drinking Water, Egypt, Egypt

[Best Practice]

[New for 1998]

Categories :
Production and Consumption Patterns:

- resource conservation

-waste reuse and recycling

-water use and consumption

Environmental Management:

- ecological sustainability

-environmental health

-pollution reduction

-resource management

Infrastructure, Communication, Transportation:

- safe water provision

-sanitation

-waste-management and treatment

Level of Activity : National

Ecosystem : Coastal

Summary :

This project aims to conserve drinking water, locally and nationally by reducing water losses, utilization of 16 locally developed sanitary fixtures, intensive public awareness program (media and personal contact), and training of local plumbers.

These measures resulted in reducing the water consumption by 36 million m3 in one year with cost saving of about 5 million USD/year. Consequently, reducing the load on sewerage system.