Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, detailed the 2027 budget for his sector during a session at the National People's Assembly's Finance Committee. The planned payment credits amount to 697.3 billion DA, reflecting a 31% increase from 2026, while commitment authorizations reach 895 billion DA. The budget covers 91 new investment projects, notably the equipping and connection of water wells across 49 provinces. A significant allocation exceeding 560 billion DA is dedicated to potable water, focusing on connections to new seawater desalination plants in Chlef, Mostaganem, and Tlemcen. Furthermore, the plan includes 42 billion DA for agricultural irrigation and 120 billion DA for sanitation and urban flood protection measures.