The Kurdistan Regional Government’s ninth cabinet has expanded water infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region. It uses dams, purification plants, pipelines, and groundwater protection projects to address long-term water shortages.
According to official data, the Region now produces over 2.564 million cubic meters of clean water each day. This comes from purification stations, wells, and natural springs.
The government says this effort is part of a long-term strategy. It aims to secure stable access to clean drinking water that meets international standards.
Water services currently rely on 25 major purification plants. They also depend on 4,946 wells and 536 natural springs across urban and rural areas.
Over the past five years, the ninth cabinet has completed several key projects. These include Fast Water Projects in Erbil, Qushtapa, Pirmam, and Barzan.
These projects reduced water shortages in many areas. In addition, authorities closed more than 1,000 groundwater wells. This step protects underground reserves and reduces environmental stress.
Meanwhile, officials link water policy to climate challenges. They warn that climate change, low rainfall, and population growth threaten water security.
At present, the Kurdistan Region has 36 dams. Among them, 25 are completed, while 11 remain under construction.
Authorities have also built 178 water ponds. These support agriculture and improve water storage across provinces.
During the ninth cabinet period, dam construction increased sharply. Over five years, the government completed nine dams. These dams can store more than 252 million cubic meters of water.
In addition, 23 ponds were completed. Another 58 ponds are still under construction.
Several major projects are ongoing. These include water systems in Akre, Khanke, Rania, Bardarash, and Derbandikhan. The Goptapa–Chamchamal project is also underway.
Work continues on the third Dukan–Sulaimani pipeline. Authorities also developed the Erbil wastewater recycling project.
Officials say new projects in Koya, Soran, and Kalar will begin soon. They expect these projects to strengthen the long-term water supply.
Overall, the KRG has made water management a core development priority. It links water policy to food security, environmental protection, and climate adaptation.
