Water is life—and it’s at risk. We’re launching a vital project to restore four key wells in Jdeidet Yabous, Zarzar, Wadi Marwan, and Wadi Al-Kana’is. These wells supply 26% of Damascus’s water—serving 1.1 million people daily.

We’re also upgrading transmission lines to ensure consistent and efficient water flow amid growing drought, falling groundwater, and rising demand.

Why It Matters

• Boost water delivery capacity
• Reduce shortages in high-need areas
• Reinforce supply networks long-term
• Support climate-stressed communities

Your Support Matters

Every donation helps restore critical infrastructure and secure clean, reliable water for over a million people in Damascus. Together, we can build a more resilient future for Syria.

More Explanation

This document outlines a critical water infrastructure rehabilitation project aimed at restoring and stabilizing the water supply for Damascus and nearby regions.
The project includes detailed background information, the importance of the water sources, specific locations, duration, funding, and the scale of impact.
It also emphasizes the urgent need for intervention due to climate-related water scarcity.

Help Restore Water Access for Damascus

Water is life—and it’s at risk. We’re launching a vital project to restore four key wells in Jdeidet Yabous, Zarzar, Wadi Marwan, and Wadi Al-Kana’is.
These wells supply 26% of Damascus’s water—serving 1.1 million people daily.

We’re also upgrading transmission lines to ensure consistent and efficient water flow amid growing drought, falling groundwater, and rising demand.

Why It Matters

• Boost water delivery capacity
• Reduce shortages in high-need areas
• Reinforce supply networks long-term
• Support climate-stressed communities

Your Support Matters

Every donation helps restore critical infrastructure and secure clean, reliable water for over a million people in Damascus.
Together, we can build a more resilient future for Syria.

Preparation and Rehabilitation of Water Stations and Wells in Rural Damascus

1. Introduction:

Damascus is one of the largest cities in Syria in terms of population, with approximately 5 to 6 million people benefiting from the water pumping system
in the city and its surrounding countryside. The water supply for these areas is secured from several main sources, including Barada Spring, Ain Al-Fijeh Spring,
and multiple wells located in different regions. The city faces increasing challenges in ensuring water availability due to the decline in annual rainfall rates,
which has directly impacted groundwater levels.

2. Water Sources in Damascus:

• Barada Spring: Represents about 14% of the total water demand.
• Ain Al-Fijeh Spring: The primary water source, providing 60% of the water demand.
• Other Wells within Damascus: Cover 26% of the demand and are distributed across several regions: Wadi Marwan, Jdeidet Yabous, and Zarzar.
  (All these sources rely heavily on rainfall and snowmelt in the region.)

3. Project Location:

Governorate: Rural Damascus
Areas: Wadi Marwan – Jdeidet Yabous – Zarzar

4. Project Duration:

Start Date: 01-06-2025
End Date: 31-12-2025

5. Project Budget:

1,996,162.05 USD

6. Number of Beneficiaries:

• Boys: 297,000
• Girls: 319,000
• Men: 231,000
• Women: 253,000
• Total Number of Beneficiaries: 1,100,000 people

7. Current Situation and General Need:

Damascus and its surrounding areas suffer from a severe shortage of water resources due to the continuous decline in rainfall rates over the past few years.
During the 2024-2025 season, rainfall reached only 25% of the usual annual average. This significant drop has directly impacted groundwater levels, leading to
reduced productivity of wells and springs, which are the main sources of water supply for the city.

8. Project Summary:

The project aims to rehabilitate and maintain the strategic wells located in Jdeidet Yabous, Zarzar, Wadi Marwan, and Wadi Al-Kana’is,
which are essential for supplying water to Damascus and its suburbs. The project also includes the maintenance of the transmission lines between the wells and
water stations to ensure efficient pumping and stable water supply.

These operations will enhance pumping efficiency and stabilize water supply, thereby improving the capacity to meet the water needs of the population in the
target areas, especially given the sharp decline in rainfall and groundwater levels.

Based on the yield of the wells to be maintained, 1,385 cubic meters per hour will be pumped continuously 24 hours a day,
enabling sustainable and efficient water supply to approximately 1.1 million people in the surrounding areas after the maintenance process is completed.

9. Main Stations and Wells for Rehabilitation:

• A. Jdeidet Yabous – Western Center: It contains 6 wells.
• B. Jdeidet Yabous – Eastern Center: Contains 4 wells.
• C. Zarzar Station – Old Section: Contains 2 wells.
• D. Zarzar Station – New Section: Contains 3 wells.
• E. Wadi Marwan Station – Old Section: Contains 4 wells.
• F. Wadi Marwan Station – New Section: Contains 6 wells.
• G. Wadi Al-Kana’is Station: Contains 2 wells.