Media centre
The latest news, announcements, events, reports and success stories from the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility.
Latest posts
1993 results
Congratulations to Eng. Moataz Abu Al-Qumboz on Defending His Master's Thesis in Water Resources Engineering
CMWU congratulated Eng. Moataz Abu Al-Qumboz on defending a Master's thesis on the impact of closing the Al-Mawasi treatment plant on the groundwater aquifer west of Khan Younis.
CMWU and Operation Al-Fares Al-Shahm 3 Begin Drilling a Water Well in Deir al-Balah with Emirati Support
CMWU, in partnership with Operation Al-Fares Al-Shahm 3 and Emirati funding, began drilling a well in the Hakr Al-Jame' area of Deir al-Balah, serving over 20,000 people.
Operation of an Alternative Well in Deir al-Balah to Compensate for Water Shortage After the Targeting of the Al-Sahel 6 Well
CMWU operated an alternative well in Deir al-Balah (50 cubic meters per hour) after the targeting of the Al-Sahel 6 well's generator and the Mekorot cutoff, serving 15,000 people.
Installation of Water Filling Points Next to the Desalination Plant West of Khan Younis to Serve Displaced Persons
CMWU installed water filling points near its desalination plant west of Khan Younis (1,200 cubic meters per day) to serve surrounding shelter centers.
Urgent Maintenance of the Al-Rawda Desalination Plant in Al-Zawayda to Secure Water for Residents and Displaced Persons
CMWU urgently maintained the Al-Rawda desalination plant in Al-Zawayda (480 cubic meters per day) after it stopped working for several days.
Maintenance of the Booster Pump for the Al-Fukhari Reservoir to Ensure the Continuity of Water Pumping
CMWU, in partnership with the Red Cross, maintained the booster pump for the Al-Fukhari reservoir to ensure continued water pumping to the town's residents.
Installation and Operation of a Desalination Plant in Gaza in Partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland
CMWU, in partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland, installed a desalination plant in Gaza (11 cubic meters per hour) securing drinking water for about 24,000 beneficiaries.
Operation of the Al-Samer Pumping Station in Gaza Restored to Protect Residents from Health and Environmental Risks
CMWU, in partnership with the Red Cross, restored operation of the Al-Samer pumping station in Gaza (serving over 150,000 people) to protect residents from sewage overflow risks.
Emergency Maintenance of the Sanitation Network in the Abu Shammala Area of Khan Younis
CMWU, funded by Oxfam, maintained a damaged sanitation network in the Abu Shammala area of Khan Younis.
Installation of Rubber Water Tanks at Unserved Shelter Centers with Support from UNICEF
CMWU, with support from UNICEF, installed rubber tanks at shelter centers in Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat, Al-Zawayda, Khan Younis, Gaza, and the north not served by water networks.
Urgent Maintenance of the Al-Bassa Sewage Pumping Station in Deir al-Balah
CMWU urgently maintained the central Al-Bassa sanitation pumping station in Deir al-Balah, which serves about 90,000 people.
Maintenance of the Rainwater Collection Pond Pump in Al-Amal Neighborhood in Khan Younis
CMWU, in partnership with the Red Cross, maintained the pump of the rainwater collection pond in Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Younis to reduce flooding risk.