All owners of groundwater wells in Bahrain – individual, private entities or public institutions – have been urged to update their information by June 1 and replace their current water meters with electromagnetic ones by September 1.
The Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry said all owners are now required to use meters equipped with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology.
These measures have been approved by the local agricultural production department and aim to regulate and protect groundwater sources from depletion.
Ministry Under-Secretary for Agriculture and Marine Resources Asim Abdulla emphasised ongoing efforts to improve water management and promote sustainable use of resources.
Mr Abdulla
“Updating groundwater well data and replacing existing meters is essential,” said Mr Abdulla.
“These new meters offer high accuracy in measuring water consumption and provide real-time, comprehensive data to enhance the efficient management of water resources.
“They will also strengthen communications between the ministry and well owners.
“Supporting compliance with water consumption regulations guarantees sustainability.”
Mr Abdulla urged all groundwater well owners to update their data by visiting the ministry’s website (mun.gov.bh) or the local agricultural production directorate office in Horat A’ali before the deadline.
Additionally, they must instal electromagnetic water meters, equipped with GPRS technology, by September 1.
Well owners can contact the ministry by sending an email at lapd@mun.gov.bh or by calling 17987068 or 17987085.
The GDN reported in August last year that owners of groundwater wells were being asked to update their data with the authorities as part of conservation efforts.
People renting properties with wells on them needed to provide the ministry with relevant information about the owners of the well, including their full name, CPR number, phone number, home address and email address.
They were also asked to provide information about the type of well, its serial number, current condition, deed or ownership documents, the address at which it’s located and water usage, if any.
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