Tafileh Wastewater Treatment Plant Fact Sheet

The project aimed to address current wastewater treatment process deficiencies in the Tafileh area, enabling Jordan to cope with population growth and enhance sanitation. The existing wastewater treatment plant, built in 1989, was demolished and replaced with a new plant and auxiliary facilities on the existing site. The new plant increased the waste processing capacity from 1,600m3/day to 5,000 m3/day, expandable to 7,500 m3/day. This expansion will provide access to over 67,000 people in Tafileh with safely-managed sanitation services, preventing water contamination and protecting public health and the environment. The community of Tafileh will also have more treated water available for irrigation, reducing reliance on potable surface and groundwater sources. The project involved the design of a new plant with a capacity of an average daily flow of 5,000m³/day. Partners in the project included CDM International Inc., the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, and the Water Authority of Jordan. USAID provided architectural and engineering services to support the project, working in partnership with the Government of Jordan to expand infrastructure and strengthen the country's water sector. Implementation of the project was completed in 2021, with notable achievements including the completion of the new plant design and the provision of safely-managed sanitation services to the Tafileh community. The project's success will contribute to Jordan's efforts to address its extreme water scarcity, supporting the country's growing population and changing climate. The project's impact will be felt across the Tafileh community, with improved sanitation and increased access to treated water for irrigation. The project's success demonstrates USAID's commitment to supporting Jordan's water sector, building on six decades of work in the country. The project's achievements will serve as a model for future water infrastructure development in Jordan, supporting the country's efforts to ensure a sustainable water future.