Public water service in Algeria: instructions from the Hydraulics Minister (communique)
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Hydraulics asks for faster digitisation, more meters and billing based on actual consumption.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Hydraulics chaired a working meeting on water supply and gave a series of instructions. They cover digitisation, meter installation and a move from flat-rate billing to billing based on actual consumption. The information comes from a communique of the ministry.
Key points
- According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Hydraulics chaired a working meeting at the ministry.
- He asks for faster digitisation and smart solutions in the distribution networks.
- He asks for more meter installation.
- He asks for a move from flat-rate billing to billing based on actual consumption.
- He also stresses leak detection and repair of breakdowns.
What the communique says
According to Radio Algerienne, citing a communique of the Ministry of Hydraulics, the minister chaired a working meeting on the monitoring of water supply. He gave instructions to modernise management and improve the quality of the public water service.
- Speed up digitisation and adopt smart solutions in the control and management of water distribution networks.
- Step up meter installation.
- Move from flat-rate billing to billing based on actual consumption.
Leaks, breakdowns and maintenance
Also according to Radio Algerienne, the minister stresses the need to step up leak detection and the repair of breakdowns, to reduce water losses and improve network performance. He also insists on maintenance and rapid interventions to keep distribution running.
Implementation
At the end of the meeting, the minister insisted that these instructions be carried out in the field and that the various parties coordinate. The dispatch gives no deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Minister of Hydraulics ask on water billing?
According to Radio Algerienne, he asks for a move from flat-rate billing to billing based on actual consumption. He also asks for more meter installation.
Which instructions concern digitisation?
According to Radio Algerienne, the minister asks to speed up digitisation and adopt smart solutions in the control and management of water distribution networks.
Is a deadline set?
The Radio Algerienne dispatch mentions no deadline. It says the minister insists on implementation in the field.