Tunisian water company saves millions of cubic meters with EU program
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SONEDE, Tunisia’s national water company, has saved 5 million cubic meters of water through a performance improvement program funded by the European Union.
The program, launched in 2021, targets water loss in distribution networks across seven governorates. Kairouan, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, Gabès, Médenine, and Tataouine, located in the central and southern regions of the country. These regions face particular stress on water resources due to arid and semi-arid conditions.
The EU provided 12.4 million euros (approximately 41.8 million dinars) to support SONEDE in reducing leaks and improving network efficiency. The program aims to save a total of 15 million cubic meters of water by 2029, with the current savings representing about one-third of that goal. Beyond conservation, the program seeks to improve water service for nearly 2 million residents in the targeted governorates by ensuring a more sustainable and continuous supply.
The project focuses on network sectorization, better network assessment, and enhanced leak detection capabilities, also reducing energy needs and associated emissions. The Tunisian government prioritizes reducing water loss, intelligent leak detection, and network modernization as part of its national water management strategy.
