Monthly Progress Report No. 22: Well Flow Monitoring Project

The program focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, water, and wastewater projects. The objective of this Task Order is to construct a well flow monitoring system for 47 existing potable water wells, booster stations, and reservoirs located at sites throughout the West Bank. The well flow monitoring system is designed to transmit data via radio-based Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to a central control room to be located in the West Bank's Water Department (WBWD) operations headquarters in Ramallah. The purpose of the monitoring system is to reliably and accurately record the volume of water pumped from the underlying aquifers and into the West Bank water system. This information will improve the ability of the Palestinian Water Authority/WBWD to manage this important resource. Implementation of the well flow monitoring system is ongoing, with a focus on constructing a reliable and accurate monitoring system. The system will enable the PWA/WBWD to track water usage and identify areas of inefficiency, ultimately leading to improved water management and resource allocation. The system's design and implementation are guided by industry standards and best practices, including those set by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Key accomplishments during the month of March 2015 include the submission of the most recent monthly report and invoices, as well as the completion of various tasks related to the well flow monitoring system. These tasks include the installation of equipment, the testing of the SCADA system, and the training of personnel on the use of the system. The project team has also conducted regular meetings with USAID, the Construction Management Contractor (CMC), and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is progressing according to plan. The project schedule indicates that the next reporting period will focus on the completion of the well flow monitoring system and the transmission of data to the central control room. The project team will also continue to work with USAID and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is meeting its objectives and that any issues or constraints are addressed in a timely manner.