Oxfam to provide equipment to Balqa Water Directorate

By Petra - Sep 18,2014 - Last updated at Sep 18,2014

AMMAN — The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) and Oxfam on Thursday signed an agreement to provide equipment to Balqa Water Directorate.

WAJ Secretary General TawfiqHabashneh signed the agreement with Oxfam’s representative, Geoffrey Poynter.

Habashneh said refugee host communities have had to bear the burden of increased demands on services, including water and electricity.

Poynter said Oxfam will supply equipment to the Ain Al Basha and Baqaa areas, where refugee camps are located, to make water supply more efficient and cut down on water losses.

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