Temporary Measures Implemented for Water Supply in Meknes and Fes
The regional multi-service company, Fes-Meknes, announced on Saturday the implementation of a temporary emergency program designed to ensure the supply of drinking water across various neighborhoods in the cities of Fes and Meknes. This decision comes in response to a significant crisis linked to a disruption in supply from the primary source, which has placed immense pressure on the available alternative water resources.
Challenges and Solutions Amidst Water Supply Disruption
According to a statement issued by the company, this measure was necessitated by a complete halt in the quantities produced from the Idriss I dam, following a major malfunction in the water intake facility operated by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This facility is crucial for supplying a substantial portion of the drinking water needs for both Fes and Meknes. In light of this situation, the company has mobilized its own resources to ensure a minimum level of supply and mitigate the impact of the disruption on residents. However, despite the importance of these alternative resources, they are insufficient to meet the high demand for water, especially during a period characterized by increased consumption. Consequently, a special program has been adopted to distribute the available resources equitably among the various neighborhoods.
The company has assured the public that it has deployed all its human and technical resources, with field teams working continuously around the clock to alleviate the severity of the disruption. Their efforts are focused on optimizing the use of available resources and implementing measures to guarantee the maximum possible supply until normal production can resume.
Furthermore, the company is closely monitoring the repair work being conducted by the relevant departments of ONEE, expressing hope for a return to normal supply levels as soon as the ongoing work is completed. At the conclusion of its statement, the regional company expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by this situation, which is beyond its control. They urged residents to conserve water and restrict usage to essential needs during this exceptional period to ensure that as many citizens as possible can benefit from this vital resource until things return to normal.
Mohamed Boukili, the head of the Fes-Meknes Distribution Group, appealed to all citizens to "maximize their efforts in conserving water usage to ensure regular supply, and we extend our apologies to all citizens for this unforeseen malfunction." It is noteworthy that the root of the problem lies in the breakdown of ONEE's facilities, as this entity is responsible for supplying the regional company with water from the primary source, while the regional company is tasked with distributing water and managing services within its network in both cities.
As reported by meknespress.com.
