Artificial Groundwater Recharge Projects on Track in S. Khorasan

Operations to complete three artificial groundwater recharge projects in the drought-stricken South Khorasan Province have made 50% progress, the managing director of the provincial water and wastewater company said.
“Groundwater levels are declining across the region, as our withdrawals exceed the rate of aquifers to naturally replenish themselves, that’s why artificial recharge has become a priority in the area,” Abbas Sarani was also quoted as saying by IRNA.
Close to $500,000 have so far been invested in these projects and they require $2 million to become operational, he added.
Giving a breakdown, the official noted that the first project is being completed in Nehbandan County to store about 2 million cubic meters of water.