Algeria’s Desalination Plants Set to Supply 42% of Drinking Water

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Full operation of Algeria’s seawater desalination plants will provide 42% of the country’s drinking water needs. Speaking on national radio, the Minister of Hydraulics, Taha Derbal said that commissioning the five new plants, in addition to the one already operational, would increase the dependence rate on this non-conventional resource from 20% to 42%.

The construction of desalination plants in Algeria aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s initiatives to address water scarcity due to climate change and to promote economic and agricultural development. These plants will provide drinking water to coastal and urban regions up to 150 km inland, allowing traditional water sources to be redirected for agriculture and industry.

Currently, the dams are at a filling rate of 38.40%. Following the launch of the Cap Blanc (Oran) and Fouka (Tipasa) desalination plants, three more facilities in Tighremt (Béjaïa), Cap Djinet (Boumerdès), and Koudiet Eddraouch (El Tarf) are set to come online, with a combined capacity of 1.5 million m³/day. To ensure the upkeep and sustainability of these facilities, specialized training programs have been created in partnership with universities and industry stakeholders.

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In addition, the government is focused on enhancing wastewater treatment plants, which are currently operating at just 10% capacity. The implementation of tertiary treatment systems is anticipated to raise this to 30% by year-end, thereby increasing the use of treated water for agricultural purposes. Preparations for Ramadan include adjustments to water distribution and an increase in dam withdrawals.