Two Water Stations in Safira, Western Deir ez-Zor Countryside, Return to Service After Rehabilitation

Deir ez-Zor Governorate announced on 1 October 2026 that the Safira Fawqani and Safira Tahtani water stations in the western Deir ez-Zor countryside have returned to service after rehabilitation works, supplying drinking water to about 20,000 people in the area.

Who Carried Out the Works

The rehabilitation was carried out by the General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in cooperation with the organization Blumont. The stations were opened at a ceremony attended by local officials, the company's management and the organization's country director.

Scope of Works

• Maintenance of the raw-water and clean-water pumping units.
• Maintenance of the filtration units.
• Replacement of valves.
• Installation of new circuit breakers and electrical control panels.

What the Announcement Does Not Say

The announcement gives no cost, funding source, contract details or pumping capacity for either station.