Improving access to WASH services for drought-affected populations in Zahle and Baalbek districts

About this project

ltpgtLebanon’s crises have left Bekaa water systems intermittent, unreliable, and constrained by energy shortages. In Zahle and Baalbek districts aging and leaking pipelines, frequent power outages, and under-resourced maintenance undermine service continuity. HAND aims to restore reliable and inclusive Water services by rehabilitating and installing network segments and ensuring continuous production through solar power. These interventions support equitable access to safe water for women, men, girls, boys, and persons with disabilities.ltbrgtltbgtComponent 1:lt/bgt Water network rehabilitationltbrgtHAND will rehabilitate 2.1 kilometers of 10-inch ductile-iron mains, including isolation valves, chambers, and fittings. All lines will be pressure-tested, disinfected, and commissioned with the provider. Transmission line include a line to Baalbek city (~2.1kilometers). These works will restore hydraulic continuity, improve service reliability to underserved streets, and enhance access for schools, primary health-care centers, and small businesses, while reducing losses and stabilizing network pressure.ltbrgtltbgtComponent 2:lt/bgt Production continuity through solarizationltbrgtA solar-powered system will be designed, supplied, and installed at a public borehole in Zahle, including photovoltaic panels, inverter or variable-speed drive, motor control, protections, and basic monitoring. The system will reduce reliance on diesel generators and the national grid, increase daily su…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Lebanon

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Lebanon Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Human Aid and Development Hand

Accountable

Human Aid and Development Hand

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Dec 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-LEB-25-S-NGO-37963.

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