Officials urged to rationalize use of water; Fine for water wasting

Director of Energy Efficiency and Rationalization at the Ministry of Electricity and Water Engr Iqbal Al-Tayyar revealed about the ongoing cooperation with the Fatwa and Legislation Department to introduce fines for wastage of water and impose them on those who use water randomly for washing foyers and houses.

According to local daily report, the ministry is coordinating with the Fatwa and Legislation Department to introduce the fines in order to cement the importance of rationalizing the use of water, especially since the cost for producing fresh water is increasing.

The director indicated that the ministry responded to the requests of cooperative societies to organize awareness campaigns to affirm the importance of rationalization in the consumption of energy and water using latest technology inside the houses.