TITLE: Advisory Services to WAJ in Hydrogeology PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: The staff of the Water Resources Studies Directorate (WRSD) is self-reliant in the preparation of modern planning instruments and documents in the groundwater sector. An assessment of the groundwater resources of Northern Jordan has been completed as a contribution to the sustainable use of the water resources of Jordan. APPROACH: On-the-job training and in-courses. The project activities included the following main tasks:
1. Improve the know-how and self-reliance of the staff of the WRSD.
2. Improve the hydrogeological and hydrological data base of Northern Jordan.
3. Prepare groundwater models for a better understanding of the groundwater system and predictions on aquifer reaction to groundwater abstractions.
4. Introduce methods of groundwater protection.
5. Undertake special training courses in the project and abroad. Present Status of German Contribution (Project Input)
-- One long-term expert, project leader, hydrogeologist, (07/91 - 09/96)
-- One long-term expert, hydrogeologist, (10/92 - 03/96)
-- One long-term expert, groundwater modelling/geohydraulics, (07/92 - 11/93)
-- One long-term expert, groundwater modelling/geohydraulics, (07/95 - 07/96)
-- One local long-term computer expert, (09/92 - 08/95)
-- Short-term experts in various fields
-- Two field cars
-- One VAX-station 4000/60 (multi user system)
-- Five personal computers, 1 notebook computer
-- Three printers and other peripheral computer equipment, software
-- On-the-job training and abroad:
-- Two physicists for one year at IHE/Holland (groundwater modelling)
-- Five engineers/hydrogeologists for 3-4 months at BGR/Germany.
-- Director of WRSD and Project Coordinator; 2 weeks in BGR and Prague; conference on groundwater quality and protection. BEGINNING DATE: July 1991 ENDING DATE: September 1996 COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: The project is in its final stage. It is expected that the goals and objectives can be achieved within the remaining time period. The know-how and self-reliance of the staff of WRSD/WAJ has been significantly improved. The results of the assessment of the water resources of Northern Jordan are being published in a series of technical reports with numerous maps, corrected and updated data files, and detailed proposals for further studies and the practical application of the results. The reports have been prepared in close co-operation between the Jordanian and German specialists. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Manfred Hobler (Dr.) ADDRESS: P.O. Box 926238 Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 Ext. 544 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 683402 E-MAIL: TITLE: Groundwater Basins Monitoring and Protection Project (GWBMPP) PROBLEM: Actual groundwater abstraction data for private wells throughout Jordan have been almost non- existent. The majority of wells in Jordan are private wells, consequently, groundwater abstraction data from these wells potentially represent a serious water use data gap in Jordan’s development and evaluation of strategic long-term water resources planning and management options. OBJECTIVES:
1. Survey groundwater wells in every basin and monitor or determine (estimate) the volume of abstracted water (by type of use);
2. Install water meters on each groundwater production well and monitor groundwater abstraction rates at regular intervals;
3. Protect groundwater basins from pollution and present recommendations to maintain good standard for groundwater quality;
4. Establish a program to ensure that licenses are obtained for new wells and that well drillers are properly licensed;
5. Perform routine field measurements for salinity and static water level in observation wells. APPROACH:
1. Nine field offices were created throughout Jordan to support the GWBMPP and the work commenced on January 1, 1993.
2. Orientation and training courses were conducted by specialists from WAJ for the GWMPP staff to explain their duties and responsibilities, particularly their field activities.
3. Field surveys were completed for the different types of wells (governmental, agricultural and industrial);
4. The forms and data were carefully checked and the data was entered into a data base created for the project. The data base was based on the UNDP data base administrated by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
5. The discharge data from wells (groundwater abstraction) was calculated by:
a) Number of pumping hours for each well;
b) Comparing the discharge with irrigated areas. The accuracy of information depends on the co-operation of the farmers and this was considered in the analysis. BEGINNING DATE: ENDING DATE: COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS:
1. Updating and reviewing data in the computer data base which was collected from the field surveys and monitoring activities.
2. Identify and determine names and wells, which are illegal in Azraq, Hammad and Jafr basins, and refer them to local authorities.
3. Continue with installation of water meters to help restrict amount of groundwater abstracted from each well and calculate the total abstraction from all basins.
4. Use the data from the project to improve the annual water budget year analysis because abstraction data, and the names and identification numbers of wells have become more accurate. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Kheir Al-Hadidi (Dr.) ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 679143 E-MAIL: TITLE: Groundwater Monitoring Division / Water Authority of Jordan PROBLEM:
1. Increasing salinity of groundwater wells
2. Depletion of groundwater level
3. Groundwater contamination OBJECTIVES:
1. To indicate the level of salinity intrusions to groundwater
2. To monitor the depletion in groundwater levels (if any) APPROACH:
1. Analyzing of water samples from the well fields (either chemically or biologically)
2. Installation of water-level gauges to monitor water levels
3. Measurement of the amounts extracted of groundwater within the basins BEGINNING DATE: Established in 1965 ENDING DATE: Not Applicable COMMENTS ON DATES: This work will continue in this division CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Abdul - Rahman Mustafa (Division Head) ADDRESS: Ministry of Water and Irrigation Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
Water Resources Studies Department
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 Ext. 548 TELEFAX: E-MAIL: TITLE: Water Quality Improvement and Conservation Project (WQIC) PROBLEM: This project, funded by USAID, focuses specifically on the Zarqa River Basin. This watershed is the source of water for the city of Amman, as well as the King Talal Reservoir (KTR), which provides water for the Jordan Valley, the country’s largest source of agricultural exports. Inadequate wastewater treatment and industrial effluent have caused serious pollution of the reservoirs water, which threatens public health and agriculture. OBJECTIVES:
1. Promote more effective and efficient use of scarce water supplies.
2. Improve the overall management of Jordan’s water resources.
3. Reduce or prevent watershed pollution.
4. Increase public awareness of water conservation. APPROACH: WQIC has four water resource management components: monitoring; pollution prevention and cleanup; irrigation; and education. The water resource management component related to monitoring involves water data collection, analysis and assessment of water resources. To achieve this, WQIC considered the following tasks:
1. Water quality monitoring;
2. Management Information System for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI);
3. Refurbishment of the Central Laboratory of the Water Authority of Jordan, which monitors the water quality throughout the country. BEGINNING DATE: 1993 ENDING DATE: 1998 COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS:
1. Water Quality Monitoring: This task, originally focused on the Zarqa River Basin, has been expanded to include all water monitoring systems in Jordan. WQIC assessed the available water quality monitoring equipment and, in 1994, prepared a draft report which recommended improvements. A review of country- wide water monitoring facilities, which included recommendations for upgrades and establishment of new monitoring systems, was completed in April 1995. Detailed monitoring plans for the Zarqa Basin are also being developed.
2. Management Information System (MIS): The purpose of this task is to develop a comprehensive information system to be used throughout the Ministry of Water and Irrigations operations. Following a 1994 - needs analysis, WQIC identified five potential MIS designs, two of which were identified for specific consideration. In April 1995, WQIC began a detailed engineering design. WQIC has procured ORACLE data base software to develop an MIS.
3. Central Laboratory upgrade: WQIC prepared an assessment of the Water Authority’s Central Laboratory, which included an evaluation of equipment, space, personnel needs, and quality assurance protocols. Recommendations were made on how to upgrade the laboratory. WQIC is funding the laboratory’s upgrading, and procurement of critical equipment has begun. Since the laboratory lacks the space for the recommended upgrades and equipment, WQIC submitted a design for a new laboratory to the MWI in August 1995. USAID authorized a nation-wide assessment of practices and conditions at Jordan’s water quality laboratories. This assessment will establish a baseline for consistency in analytical procedures and quality assurance practices for all laboratories. USAID plans to finance $850,000 in equipment procurement and related studies in support of this assessment. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Dario Dal Santo ADDRESS: Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Shmeisani,
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 699344 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 699344 E-MAIL: TITLE: Strengthening of the National Capacity in Water Resources Planning PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: The project is intended to strengthen the Water Resources Planning Unit within the Ministry of Water and Irrigation to make it capable of:
a) Formulating long-term, sustainable and environmentally sound water resources development programs.
b) Analysis and evaluation of existing and forthcoming projects related to water consumption or disposal from technical, economic and environmental protection points of view.
c) Providing advice to the government on various aspects of water resources development and use. APPROACH: To achieve the above mentioned objectives, the project defined five main outputs. These outputs are:
1. Updated and upgraded water data bank with enhanced retrieval capability.
2. Operational computer models, reports and user manuals for computing basin and national water balances, for computing rainfall / runoff relationships, for groundwater management, for projecting water demands and for economic evaluation.
3. A projects catalogue summarizing the main feature of existing and proposed water supply projects, including investment and annual cost; a compendium of existing water uses with projected demands (if any) to be used for planning purposes.
4. Guidelines on criteria and techniques for evaluating the economic, social and environmental impact of water development of selected strategies.
5. Regular reports to senior water managers and to development planning authorities (Ministry of Planning) on the status of water supply and use in Jordan, and regular briefing notes to public awareness programs aimed at encouragement of more effective water use and the improvement of water demand management. BEGINNING DATE: January 1993 ENDING DATE: September 1995 COMMENTS ON DATES: Extended recently to mid 1998 CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Progress has been made only in the first, second and fifth outputs, especially in the updating and upgrading the Water Data Bank. The other outputs were not tackled due to involvement of other projects in the water planning in the MWI such as USAID project (WQIC) and GTZ project. So in order to avoid duplication in implementing the activities of the three projects, it was necessary to revise the objectives and activities of the UNDP project. In March - April 1996 a new revision of the UNDP project was agreed upon and mainly approved the first and second outputs, and the time schedule was extended to mid 1998 to be accomplished. The delay in implementing the project activities was due to restructuring of the MWI and other issues. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: UNDP ADDRESS: Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 680871 E-MAIL: TITLE: Azraq Oasis Conservation Project PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES:
1. Prepare a water well inventory
2. Conduct water quality monitoring program
3. Establish water level monitoring system
4. Devise groundwater quality model
5. Devise groundwater flow model
6. Update the data bank in the Ministry of Water and Irrigation APPROACH:
1. Collection and assessment of all reports pertaining to Azraq Oasis
2. Identification of well coordinates, whether private or public using the Global Positioning System (GPS)
3. Categorization of well use (domestic, industrial, irrigation) and inscribing the well discharge
4. Designation of 50 wells to conduct the water quality monitoring program and 18 other wells for water level measurements
5. Conducting the quality and quantity monitoring programs, to monitor water levels, withdrawal practices and chemical characteristics in representative wells
6. Rehabilitation of some wells in the basin
7. Updating the data bank
8. Identification of the need to drill a maximum of four new wells for monitoring purposes
9. Modelling of groundwater flow and quality to assess future trends
10. Forecasting of future water needs in Azraq basin
11. Assessment of management options and preparation of management plan BEGINNING DATE: January 1994 ENDING DATE: December 1996 COMMENTS ON DATES: There might be an extension to second phase CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Progress reports are being printed every three months. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Charlie Twal Mr. Naser El- Manaseer
Mr. Salameh Khriesha ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
Seventh Floor, Room 709
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 830726 E-MAIL: TITLE: Groundwater Investigation in the Hammad and Sirhan Basin PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES:
1. To formulate a phased implementation plan for optimum utilization of the water resources within the study area.
2. To prepare a detailed hydrogeological study of the shallow aquifer comprised of shallow Limestone and Rijam aquifer.
3. To conduct a study at a reconnaissance level of Amman - Wadi Sir and deep sandstone aquifer.
4. To evaluate at a pre-feasibility level the potential for exploitation of runoff for artificial groundwater recharge and surface storage. APPROACH:
1. Initial review of data and information and submission of Inception Report, providing details about the consultants, initial finding including a formulation of the drilling program.
2. Preparation of designs, specifications and tender documents for exploratory drilling and pump-testing, tendering, and evaluation of tenders and award of contract.
3. Borehole drilling investigations, which included the drilling and construction of observation and exploratory-test boreholes, geophysical logging and pump-testing.
4. Chemical and isotopic analysis of groundwater.
5. Monitoring of water levels, survey of electric conductivity and abstractions.
6. Survey of all project area and select existing boreholes to determine their elevation and location.
7. Collection and collation of existing and new hydrological, geological, hydrogeological, hydrochemical and data relating to all aquifers, both shallow and deep.
8. Preparation of a hydrogeological map of the Hammad - Sirhan basins at the scale of 1:500,000 with reference to the limestone aquifer.
9. Hydrological studies.
10. Review of available reports and analysis and interpretation of all data.
11. Modelling of the Rijam aquifer. BEGINNING DATE: February 1992 ENDING DATE: November 1995 COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS:
-- Water Authority of Jordan have submitted the final report of the project.
-- A request had been put forward to utilize the remaining funds for further exploration into deeper strata in the study area. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Abbas Zuhair Kalbouneh ADDRESS: P.O. Box 540764
Amman 11937 Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 849017 TELEFAX: E-MAIL: TITLE: Data Bank for Water Quality in Jordan PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: This project aims at compiling the data collected by the Environment Research Center at the Royal Scientific Society on water quality at various locations in the Kingdom. The water quality data base was designed in such a way that facilitates its optimal use by decision-makers and designated authorities for planning purposes. APPROACH:
1. Collection of the available data at the Environment Research Centre and classification of the data into relevant categories
2. Design of the data bank programs
3. Data input using “Access” data base
4. Update the data bank and input of the latest collected data regularly BEGINNING DATE: 1994 ENDING DATE: Ongoing COMMENTS ON DATES: There is no specific ending date for this project since the Data Bank is regularly updated with recent data. CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. N. Al-Mulki ADDRESS: Royal Scientific Society (RSS)
P.O. Box 925819
Amman 11110 Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 844701 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 844806 E-MAIL: Nael@RSS.Gov.Jo. TITLE: The National Project Study of Water Quality in Jordan PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: Monitoring and evaluation of the quality of drinking water, bottled mineral water, domestic and industrial wastewater, surface and groundwater. APPROACH:
1. Determination of samples location was agreed upon with the Environmental Department / Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
2. Sampling and analysis are conducted according to the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 1992, 18th edition.
3. Interpretation of analysis results and evaluation of the water quality in the monitored locations. BEGINNING DATE: 1986 ENDING DATE: 1996 COMMENTS ON DATES: May be extended for another year CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Annual reports have been prepared since the beginning of the project. These reports contain a description of the work conducted throughout the year including samples analysis and results, conclusions and recommendations. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Zeyad Hammad ADDRESS: Royal Scientific Society (RSS)
P.O. Box 925819
Amman 11110 Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 844701 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 844806 E-MAIL: TITLE: King Talal Reservoir Project PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES:
1. Monitoring of the water quality within the King Talal Reservoir and its tributaries, as well as the quality of water leaving the Reservoir to King Abdulla Canal.
2. Evaluation of results in order to determine the level of pollution in the reservoir water (if any). APPROACH:
1. Water Samples are taken from designated locations for laboratory testing and analysis. These locations are:-
a) The Reservoir’s inlet
b) At Wadi Rmeimeen (a tributary that discharges its water to the Reservoir; that water consisting of treated wastewater effluents mixed with spring water)
c) At the middle of the Reservoir’s lake
d) The Reservoir’s outlet
e) At a diversion weir about 13 km after the water is discharged from the Reservoir
f) At Sawalha area, before the mixing of the Reservoir Water with King Abdulla Canal water
g) At 1 km distance after mixing with King Abdulla Canal water
2. Sampling and analysis are conducted according to the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 1992, 18th edition
3. Interpretation of analysis results and evaluation of the water quality in the monitored locations BEGINNING DATE: 1980 ENDING DATE: 1996 COMMENTS ON DATES: May be extended for another year CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Annual reports have been prepared since the beginning of the project. These reports contain a description of the work conducted throughout the year including samples analysis and results, conclusions and recommendations. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Miss Fidaa Jibril ADDRESS: Royal Scientific Society (RSS)
P.O. Box 925819
Amman 11110 Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 844701 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 844806 E-MAIL: TITLE: Pilot Project for Isotope Hydrology Application on Studying Artificial Recharge to the Groundwater PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: This study is a part of regional project supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and relevant studies are also conducted in Syria, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran. Jordan is also the coordinator party in this project. The main objectives of this study are:
1. To improve the existence of groundwater recharge through the dams that receive water either from the floods or other water sources.
2. To define the influence of the artificial recharge on the groundwater availability.
3. To detect any isotope and water quality changes occurring in the water and the mechanism of the recharge to the groundwater through the unsaturated zone.
4. To develop isotope and geochemical models to study the processes taking place along the flow paths either horizontal or vertical. APPROACH: The study is taking into consideration four artificial recharge dams in Jordan representing different parts of the country as a pilot project. These dams are: Siwaqa, Khaldia, Kafrein and Shueib. Two dams are located in the highlands, the other two are in the Jordan Valley. The sampling program involves at least one monthly sample from the water stored in the dams. In cases of rain- storm events, shorter time-spans for sampling are considered. Samples are also taken from a number of wells located mainly downstream each of the dams, either during pumping or where there is no pumping. The samples are analyzed in the laboratories both chemical and biologically. BEGINNING DATE: 1995 ENDING DATE: 1997 COMMENTS ON DATES: May be extended for another two years CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Samples have been collected from sites, and results were analyzed and interpreted. It is intended to discuss these results in a regional meeting (workshop) to be held in Dec. 1996/ Jan. 1997. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. R. Gedeon (Dr.) Mr. Hassan Amro ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
Laboratories and Water Quality Department
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 711361 / 2 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 712275 E-MAIL: TITLE: Vulnerability of Groundwater Resources to Natural Radiological Hazards in the Semi-Arid Terrains of North Africa and the Mediterranean Basin PROBLEM: Local surveys conducted in the Amman - Zarqa basin by the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) showed that concentrations of naturally occurring radioisotopes of the uranium decay chain are enhanced in groundwater supplies, probably due to the wide-spread occurrence of uranium rich formations. Sample analysis by WAJ showed that approximately 25% of wells would fail to meet existing WHO guidelines for total alpha particle activity due to the presence of either radon, uranium (which is chemically, as well as radiochemically toxic), radium or a combination of these nuclides. Therefore, the Amman - Zarqa basin of Jordan was given priority to conduct this project funded by the European Community Avicenne Initiative. OBJECTIVES:
1. To determine the spatial and temporal distribution of naturally occurring radionuclides and associated trace elements in waters of the Amman - Zarqa basin; and to interpret data to define the factors controlling their release and mobility.
2. The degree of radiological and chemical hazard to the local population through potable and agriculture use of water will be estimated and presented in a format suitable for (a) the definition of management options, such as water treatment and/or aquifer protection, (b) the construction of vulnerability profiles for the study area.
3. To develop and transfer expertise in the counterpart organization (British Geological Survey; BGS) facilitating the assessment of the vulnerability of socially important, finite, water resources to man-made and natural hazards, naturally occurring radionuclides will constitute the hazard being studied). APPROACH: The main input by the British Geological Survey (BGS) is in the form of advice formulated from review of existing documentation and data as collected, analytical services where they are unavailable and on- the-job training with the object of transferring expertise to WAJ and associated organizations. Inputs by the BGS and WAJ are coordinated to:
1. Review the distribution of radio elements within the phosphate rich formations of the Amman - Zarqa basin using data from existing publications and in-house literature.
2. Extend the determination of radium, radon and total alpha particle activity in groundwater, surface water, potable and irrigation water samples to include other potentially hazardous members of the U and Th series radionuclides from the selected field sites.
3. Determine the concentration and availability of U and Th series radionuclides in core samples from representative formations at field sites, selected on the basis of data collected during preliminary investigations.
4. Assess the vulnerability of selected aquifers and host geological formations to increased infiltration / leaching due to mining, natural contamination and exploitation.
5. Recommend and formulate appropriate future management, remediation and protection strategies. BEGINNING DATE: 1994 ENDING DATE: 1997 COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Three scientific papers have been produced based on the results of this study. Two of them were presented in international symposiums in Vienna in 1995. Another paper was published in the Journal of Mining and Environmental Management; volume 3, March 1995. The paper was entitled “Naturally Occurring Uranium Pollution in Jordan”. A fourth paper has also been prepared on groundwater pollution by natural radionuclides, which will be presented at a conference in Prague - Czech Republic in September 1996. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. B. Smith ADDRESS: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Keyworth
Nottingham NG12 5GG
United Kingdom TELEPHONE: (+) 441-15-936-3100 TELEFAX: (+) 441-15-936-3200 E-MAIL: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: R. Gedeon (Dr.) ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 679143 E-MAIL: TITLE: Protection of Groundwater Underlying Wastewater Recharge Sites PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: The objective of this project is to establish the extent of groundwater pollution in areas where wastewater recharge is likely to take place. The project will provide a focus for identifying the most serious problems, if any, at an early stage. If pollution is found to be significant, guidelines will be developed to give a scientific basis for limiting future pollution of aquifers from wastewater recharge. These should be implemented in the local Groundwater Protection Policy. APPROACH: The project is implemented in co-operation with the British Geological Survey (BGS). The work is focusing on pollution of groundwater from organics, a topic not covered by previous projects. The study area was chosen in Wadi Dhuleil, where the wastewater effluents from As-Samra Wastewater Stabilization Ponds is likely to infiltrate to the groundwater after being discharged to the Wadi. Sampling will take place in two phases. Phase (I) will be the initial sampling, which will last the first year. Phase (II) will be the follow-up sampling at which will involve further sampling to consolidate the conclusions from the first phase. A range of boreholes and wells having different constructions and depths to the water table will be sampled appropriately. Sites will cover a range of wastewater histories and will include control sites away from the area of wastewater recharge. The raw wastewater will also be sampled to provide a measure of the inputs. Samples of water will be collected for a basic inorganic analysis (pH, dissolved oxygen, major and minor elements) as well dissolved organic carbon. Trace organics will be extracted on-site by solvent extraction and by separation. The data are analyzed and interpreted in terms of the long-term threat to the groundwater in the aquifers studied. Insofar as is possible, generalizations from these results will be made to other areas of wastewater recharge. The detailed findings will be related to the composition of the wastewaters discharged, the local hydrogeology and the process attenuation taking place within the aquifer. Recommendations will be made as to how to protect the aquifer from future pollution. The significance of leakage from sewers and other wastewater conduits will be assessed. If serious pollution is identified, then a set of guidelines will be prepared outlining the nature of the pollution threats. The results will be published in project reports, conference proceedings and in the scientific literature. BEGINNING DATE: 1996 ENDING DATE: 1997 COMMENTS ON DATES: The project will have further extensions CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: The project is still in its early stages. Preliminary surveys and investigations have been conducted, based on which the study area was decided. Samples are being collected and analyzed, both in Jordan and England for quality assurance purposes. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. B. Smith ADDRESS: Mr. John Chilton
British Geological Survey (BGS)
Hydrogeology Group
Keyworth
Nottingham NG12 5GG
United Kingdom TELEPHONE: (+) 441-15-936-3100 TELEFAX: (+) 441-15-936-3200 E-MAIL: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: R. Gedeon (Dr.) ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 679143 E-MAIL: TITLE: Human Risk in Relation to Landfill Leachates Quality PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES:
1. To increase protection of groundwater resources and water quality.
2. To encourage healthy and improved practices in waste disposal. APPROACH:
1. Waste stream characterization.
2. Collection and analysis of leachates and collection of existing data.
3. Compilation of leachate catalogue.
4. Compilation of geology and hydrogeology for case study sites.
5. Risk assessments.
6. Design workshops.
7. Monitor Project on a six monthly basis. BEGINNING DATE: 1996 ENDING DATE: COMMENTS ON DATES: A preliminary reconnaissance study is being implemented during 1996/1997 to form the basis for the main project. Hence, the ending date will be determined according to the duration to be estimated for the main project. CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: The solid waste disposal sites for this study were chosen to be at Russeifah (north-east of Amman) and Akeider (north of Irbid). A historical data survey has been carried out and collection of samples has been initiated. Samples are being analyzed both in Jordan and England (British Geological Survey) for quality assurance purposes. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. B. A. Klinck ADDRESS: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Fluid Processes Group
Keyworth
Nottingham NG12 5GG
United Kingdom TELEPHONE: (+) 441-15-936-3100 TELEFAX: (+) 441-15-936-3200 E-MAIL: TITLE: Water Management Information System (WMIS) PROBLEM: Poor Water Management OBJECTIVES: Improve water management in the Jordan Valley through a Water Management Information System (WMIS) APPROACH:
1. Computerize water distribution activities in the Jordan Valley.
2. Installation of a water management unit dealing with water resources and distribution.
3. Operating the following software packages:
-- Daily water balance
-- Hydraulic model of King Abdullah Canal
-- Seasonal planning and forecasting
-- Long-term water balance BEGINNING DATE: 1985 ENDING DATE: 1996 COMMENTS ON DATES: CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: Tender documents are being prepared to replace the old computers and the closed operating system (AOS / VS) by RISC machines with UNIX operating system. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Yousef Hasan Ayadi ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2769
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 689400 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 689916 E-MAIL: TITLE: Water Measurement Network Project PROBLEM: Inaccurate Hydraulic Measurements OBJECTIVES: Obtaining accurate measurements related to King Abdullah Canal water levels, gates openings, inflows and outflows through the Water Measurement Network Project. APPROACH:
1. Installation of hydraulic measurement stations at 14 sites along King Abdullah Canal.
2. Linking these stations with a communication cable to a control centre at Dirar in the Jordan Valley.
3. Controlling four check gates from the centre in Dirar. BEGINNING DATE: 19/10/1993 - 01/01/1995 (Phase I) ENDING DATE: COMMENTS ON DATES: Studies for phase II will start soon CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: The first phase is completed and operational. Studies will start soon for the next phase which includes additional measuring stations for all water resources in the Valley and Southern Ghors. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Mr. Yousef Hasan Ayadi ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2769
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 689400 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 689916 E-MAIL: TITLE: Regional Water Data Banks (The European Union portion of the Project) PROBLEM: OBJECTIVES: The Multilateral Working Group on Water Resources (WWG), (one of the five multilateral working groups of the Middle - East Peace Process) have approved the draft Implementation Plan for the forty Recommendations put forward by EU/US - led mission, with support from Canada and France, which took place in September 1994. The WWG, approved the Implementation Plan in November 1994 to form regional water data banks for the Core Parties of the Peace Process (Palestinians, Jordanian and Israelis). The general objective of the Implementation Plan Project is to improve the availability of data for Palestinian, Jordanian, and Israeli water managers, planners and operators by creating a hydrometric data base facility.

This project is being executed under the auspices of the European Union aiming at the execution of 14 of the 40 Recommendations in the Implementation Plan. The specific objective of the project is to assist the three Core Parties to achieve comparable levels of expertise in the planned activities to ensure that future transfers of data between the Core Parties are done in a mutually accepted way. APPROACH: The main project activities are:
* Updating hydrological publications including a hydrological bulletin
* Identifying and inputting historical data
* Network review/ evaluation
* Development of a Geographic reference system
* Development of standards for hydrological, hydrogeological, hydrometeorological and water quality standards The approach and methodology adopted for the execution of each of the involved project components are decided upon by the relevant consultant executing it. However, the general approach stated by the EU requires continuous co-operation with relevant professionals of the Core Parties, submittal of technical, interim, progress and final reports, as well as holding seminars where necessary. BEGINNING DATE: 1996 ENDING DATE: 1997 COMMENTS ON DATES: The duration of the whole project is one year and it is divided to two phases. The first phase is expected to be completed in August 1996, and the second phase to begin in October 1996. CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: The project activities are being implemented simultaneously, and most activities are partially completed to this date. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: Dr. Hazem Al-Nasser ADDRESS: Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)
P.O. Box 2412
Amman - Jordan TELEPHONE: (+) 962 - 6 - 680100 TELEFAX: (+) 962 - 6 - 679143 E-MAIL: