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Residents of the village of Al-Zgheir Shamiyah in the western countryside of Deir Ezzor have launched a project to build a drinking water purification station, self-funded, according to a report by DeirEzzor24 Network.
Our correspondent reported that the initiative came after government pumping stations ceased operating more than ten years ago, forcing residents to rely on untreated water from the Euphrates River, which has contributed to the spread of chronic diseases among the population.
Jasem Khalifa Al-Hussein, a local resident, explained in an interview with DeirEzzor24 that the project was initiated due to the lack of official solutions. Villagers collected donations from residents, community leaders, and expatriates to finance the construction of a concrete sedimentation basin for water treatment, at a cost of about one billion Syrian pounds. Work continues on the remaining phases under technical supervision from the Deir Ezzor Water Authority.
Some villagers also contributed by providing land for the station and opening a road to serve the project, facilitating construction and material transport. Once completed, the project is expected to meet the needs of about 1,500 households—around 7,000 people.
Abdul Karim Mohammad Al-Shoaibi, from the neighboring village of Al-Kharita, stated in an interview with DeirEzzor24 that the area previously depended on the Al-Shamitiyah water station, which could not meet the needs of all the villages. This forced residents to either buy water from tankers at high prices or use river water.
Project organizers hope the initiative will improve drinking water conditions in the village and serve as a model for similar efforts in other parts of Deir Ezzor’s countryside.
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