Successful Repair of Water Supply Disruptions in Fez
On June 22, 2026, technical teams from the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water successfully completed repairs on the main water supply pipeline linked to the Idriss I Dam. This disruption had caused significant interruptions in potable water supply across various neighborhoods in the cities of Fez and Meknes over the preceding days.
A responsible source from the office stated in a telephone interview that the repair operations and field interventions were finalized after a concerted technical and logistical mobilization that extended for several days. This effort allowed for the rectification of the fault and the restoration of the pipeline to its normal operational status, thereby ensuring a steady resumption of water supply to the network.
Gradual Resumption of Water Supply
The next phase involves gradually refilling the reservoirs and storage stations before returning to the standard distribution pace through the networks managed by the regional multi-service company responsible for drinking water management in the area. It is anticipated that water supply services will return to the affected neighborhoods progressively within the coming hours, considering the time required for the reservoirs to fill and for the usual pressure to be restored within the network.
Additionally, the source emphasized that these operations are being conducted amid a notable increase in water demand, coinciding with a heatwave in the region. As such, it may take some time before a complete return to normalcy is achieved, ensuring stable distribution across various neighborhoods.
As reported by ar.le360.ma.
