Amman, July 30 (Petra) –Ministry of Water and Irrigation/Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ), in cooperation with relevant authorities, has uncovered new violations that involved water pipelines illegally siphoning off quantities to fill tankers in Al Muwaqqar district, south of Amman, while thefts in Karak governorate supplied agricultural ponds and sheep farms.

In a statement issued Thursday, the ministry said the campaign detected several violations involving 300 and 400 mm diameter pipelines illegally drawing water to fill tankers in Al Muwaqqar region.

In Karak, 5 violations involved fixtures to fill "large" ponds with a capacity of 500 cubic meters and a large sheep farm. These violations were dismantled and the necessary reports were filed.

The ministry affirmed its commitment to fulfilling its duty to citizens and protecting their water rights, in accordance with the law.

Commending the citizens' cooperation, the ministry hailed support of the Ministry of Interior, the Public Security Directorate, and the Judicial Council during the crackdown conducted to protect Jordan's water resources.

//Petra// AG