Zarqa Water Authority apprehends suspects for illegal siphoning

AMMAN — The Water Authority in Zarqa Governorate, in collaboration with the relevant security agencies, has apprehended a number of individuals involved in water thefts on main water pipelines in the Ruseifeh District. 

In a statement, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation highlighted that the illegal acts included tampering with various sub-water connections which were used to illegally supply water to more than 100 properties and houses. 

Additionally, one house situated on state-owned land was found to be receiving unauthorised water supply. 

The estimated volume of water extracted through these illegal activities amounted to approximately 600 cubic metres within a 24-hour period, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.