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The city of Al-Asharah, east of Deir Ezzor, is suffering a major crisis in its sewage network. Officials indicate that around 80% of the network is nonfunctional, posing a significant challenge for residents.
In an exclusive interview with *Deir Ezzor 24*, Khaled Mousa Al-Mazid, head of the Al-Asharah Municipal Council, confirmed that the current situation places a heavy burden on both the residents and the municipality itself.
Al-Mazid explained that the sewage network in Al-Asharah is extremely old, dating back to 1968, and has suffered from severe neglect over many years. He added that seven years of neglect and disregard under the previous regime were enough to significantly deteriorate the network, causing deposits to form inside the pipes and blockages that disabled large parts of it.
Given this situation, residents have been forced to dig “technical pits” to dispose of wastewater, further exacerbating the problem. Al-Mazid spoke about the efforts the municipality is making, noting that it is working hard to clear these pits from time to time. However, the lack of advanced equipment and limited resources at the local council hinder these efforts.
He added that the severe shortage of resources has made it difficult to provide quick solutions, and the municipality faces additional challenges due to the lack of equipment needed for maintenance or upgrades to the sewage network.
The continued malfunction of the network poses a serious threat to public health and increases the suffering of residents in the absence of effective solutions. In conclusion, Al-Mazid called on the relevant authorities in the Syrian government and international organizations to provide urgent support to the city to modernize the sewage network and improve living conditions for residents.
