Project Profile: Lebanon Water Project

Lebanon’s water supply and systems are under greater strain than ever before as it absorbs a massive influx of Syrian refugees. On average, water is available intermittently for just eight hours a day, and only 8 percent of the population is connected to a central sewage system. To help conserve water, USAID started the Lebanon Water Project (LWP). Agriculture and industry are by far the biggest users of water in Lebanon, so LWP is partnering with the private sector to create incentives for adopting water-saving technologies on the farm and in the factories. This project profile appears in the USAID Global Water and Development Report.