Algeria bolsters water security with major projects across four provinces

Marking the 72nd anniversary of the Revolution, the Minister of Water Resources, Lounes Bouzegza, launched several strategic water infrastructure projects on Monday, November 2, 2026. These developments, aligned with presidential directives to improve water service continuity and supply, span four provinces. In Tlemcen, work began on connecting the area to seawater desalination plants in Tlemcen, Mostaganem, and Chlef. In Sétif, the transfer of water from the Tabellout dam (Jijel) to the Draa Eddis dam was initiated, benefiting 15 municipalities. In Blida, the minister inaugurated a project transferring water from the Fouka 2 desalination plant (Tipaza) to the eastern region. Furthermore, in In Guezzam, construction started on a 250 km pipeline to supply Tinzaouatine with water from the Tanezrouft aquifer in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, aiming to ensure a sustainable and reliable public water supply.