Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Institutions

NAME OF INSTITUTION:	Water Authority Of Jordan
CONTACT OR DIRECTOR:	Eng. Munther Klaifat
POSITION TITLE OF CONTACT:	Secretary General
ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION:	P.O. Box,2412 Amman - Jordan
TELEPHONE:	(+) 962 - 5680870
TELEFAX:	(+) 962-6- 5679143
E-MAIL:	WAJSG@mwi.gov.jo
ACTIVITIES:	A. Survey and conserve the different water resources and determine ways, means, and priorities for their implementation and use (except for irrigation use). B. Set up plans and programmes to implement approved water policies related to domestic and municipal waters and sanitation. Develop water resources in the Kingdom for both domestic and municipal purposes, including digging of productive wells, development of springs, treatment and desalination of waters, and execution of works to augment water resources potential and to improve and protect water quality. For this purpose the term (municipal waters) means waters that are used for domestic, commercial, industrial, and touristic purposes and which are supplied through the public networks. C. Direct and regulate the construction of public and private wells; investigate water resources; drill exploratory, reconnaissance, and production wells; and license well drilling rigs and drillers. D. Study, design, construct, operate, maintain, and administer water and public wastewater projects including collecting, purifying, treating, disposing of water and wastewater, and the methods of dealing with water. E. Draw terms, standards and special requirements in relation to the preservation of water and water basins, protect them from pollution, and ascertain the safety of water and wastewater structures, and public and private distribution and disposal networks. Take the actions necessary to ensure technical control and supervision, including all necessary tests. F. Carry out theoretical and applied research and studies regarding water and public wastewater to achieve the Authority's objectives including the preparation of approved water quality standards for different uses and technical specifications concerning materials and construction in order to apply the findings to the Authority's projects in coordination with other concerned departments. Publish the final findings and standards so as to generalize their application by all means available to the Authority. G. Issue permits to engineers and licensed professionals to perform public water and wastewater works; and participate in organizing special training courses to improve the standard of such works and to reduce water losses and pollution. H. Regulate the uses of water, prevent its waste, and conserve its consumption.

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