Azaz and Afrin Water Supply Halted as Maydanki Dam Lake Turns Turbid
The General Company for Drinking Water in Aleppo announced a temporary halt to pumping from Maydanki Dam to the Azaz and Afrin areas, after floods increased turbidity in the lake water, with no set date for resumption.
Key points
- Water pumping from Maydanki Dam to Azaz and Afrin halted.
- Floods raised turbidity in the dam lake, forcing the suspension.
- The halt is temporary; no date was given for resumption.
- Supply resumes once lake water returns to acceptable condition.
- Residents are urged to conserve water.
Why water stopped in Azaz and Afrin
The General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Aleppo province announced that pumping from the Maydanki Dam intake to the Azaz and Afrin areas has been temporarily stopped. The company attributed the decision to a rise in turbidity levels in the dam's lake water caused by floods, which makes it impossible to treat and distribute water in the usual manner for now. Maydanki Dam is a key source of drinking water for northern rural Aleppo.
When will supply resume
The company stressed that the suspension is temporary, and that pumping and distribution will return to normal as soon as the lake water is back to an acceptable natural condition. No specific date was given for the resumption, as restarting the intake depends on improved water quality and lower turbidity at the dam.
What this means for residents
People in Azaz and Afrin, areas of northern rural Aleppo that depend on the Maydanki Dam intake, will face reduced or interrupted supply until further notice. The company appealed to residents to ration their water consumption and asked for their understanding until the service is restored. Residents are advised to follow announcements from the company regarding the resumption of pumping.
Frequently asked questions
Why is water cut off in Azaz and Afrin
Flooding raised turbidity levels in Maydanki Dam lake, prompting Aleppo's water company to temporarily halt pumping from the dam intake until the water returns to an acceptable natural condition.
When will water return to Azaz and Afrin
No exact date was given. The company said pumping and distribution will resume as usual once the lake water at Maydanki Dam returns to its acceptable natural condition and turbidity levels drop.
Who is affected by the Maydanki water halt
The halt affects the Azaz and Afrin areas in northern rural Aleppo, which are supplied from the Maydanki Dam intake. Residents are advised to conserve water until service resumes.
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