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Continuing Work on the Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project for F203 Well in Al-Maghraqa Town, Central Gaza Strip

Continuing to rehabilitate F203 well in Al-Maghraqa, destroyed by Israeli bombardment in 2019, including constructing a new desalination plant, funded by Islamic Relief USA.

Constructing a Gravity Line from the Destroyed Al-Seifa Station to Amer Pumping Station in Beit Lahia

Constructing a 3.7km gravity line from the destroyed Al-Seifa station to Amer pumping station in Beit Lahia, funded by Japan through Save the Children, at a value of $450,000.

The Seawater Desalination Plant North of the Gaza Strip

The seawater desalination plant north of Gaza serves about 250,000 residents of the western neighborhoods and eases the burden on the groundwater aquifer.

CMWU's Services Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

An overview of CMWU's services during the coronavirus pandemic, from disinfecting water and supplying hospitals to maintaining facilities and providing protective equipment.

Completion of Rehabilitating and Maintaining Al-Shawa Water Well in Al-Mashrou' Area in Beit Lahia City

Completion of rehabilitating Al-Shawa water well in Al-Mashrou' area in Beit Lahia, funded by the German government through GIZ, to serve about 4,000 people.

CMWU Participates in a UNICEF Event on World Children's Day

CMWU's participation in a UNICEF event marking World Children's Day and UNICEF's 75th anniversary, at the seawater desalination plant south of Gaza.

Beginning the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of the Main Sanitation Line on Baghdad Street in Al-Shuja'iyya Neighborhood in Gaza City

Beginning the rehabilitation of the main sanitation line on Baghdad Street in Al-Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza, funded by the Dutch Relief Alliance through Oxfam, to serve about 25,000 people.

Completion of the Rainwater Drainage Project in Al-Wafaa Area in Khan Younis

Completion of the rainwater drainage project in Al-Wafaa area in Khan Younis at a value of $1.5 million, funded by Kuwait through UNICEF.

Completion of Maintaining Electric Power Generators for Water and Sanitation Facilities Funded by UNICEF

Completion of maintaining electric power generators for water and sanitation facilities, funded by UNICEF, to strengthen readiness during the winter season.

Unclogging Main Sewage Lines in Nuseirat in Cooperation with the Municipality

Unclogging main sanitation lines in Nuseirat in cooperation with the municipality to prevent sewage overflow.

Successful Handling of the Effects of the Recent Weather Depression in Rafah

Successful handling of the effects of the recent weather depression in Rafah thanks to CMWU's early readiness for the winter season.

Rafah's Winter Emergency Committee Addresses a Depression at the Al-Madkha Street Intersection in Al-Jineina Neighborhood

Rafah's winter emergency committee addresses a ground depression at the Al-Madkha Street intersection in Al-Jineina neighborhood by relieving pressure in rainwater drainage lines.