Sanaa: A meeting chaired by the Capital's Mayor, Dr. Hamoud Obad, today discussed the situation of the sewage treatment plant in Bani Al-Harith District. The meeting focused on assessing the current condition of the plant and reviewing strategies to prevent environmental and health risks associated with sewage water.
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting was attended by members of the municipal administrative body Hammoud Al-Naqeeb and Sharaf Al-Hadi, deputy mayors Yahya Jameel and Yahya Jumaan, Sana'a Security Director Major General Maamar Harrash, Director of the Health and Environment Office Dr. Muthanna Al-Marouni, as well as tribal leaders and dignitaries of Bani Al-Harith. They reviewed the steps taken and necessary measures to maintain public health and environmental safety, particularly focusing on preventing sewage water from reaching nearby agricultural lands.
The meeting resulted in the approval of a joint committee comprising local dignitaries and relevant authorities to study and propose necessary solutions. The committee's formation underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the sewage treatment challenges.
There was also an emphasis on the urgent need for binding measures to ensure sewage water is not used for any purposes, thereby safeguarding community health. The discussions included plans to identify sites for rainwater harvesting pits, known locally as kharoof, in Bani Al-Harith. These pits aim to recharge groundwater and provide irrigation for crops.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the extension of sewage networks to uninhabited areas and highlighted the importance of collective efforts to achieve these goals. It was stressed that awareness campaigns should be intensified within the community, particularly in Bani Al-Harith, to educate residents about the health risks associated with wastewater and the necessary preventive measures against diseases and epidemics.