People of Şanlıurfa found a long-term solution to their drinking water problem through Turkey’s most comprehensive environmental infrastructure project supported by the European Union.

The Şanlıurfa Drinking Water Project, which ultimately aimed to increase the quality of life in Şanlıurfa and to solve the region’s water problem, is financed with a grant of €21.3 million from the MEDA (Euro- Mediterranean Partnership) Programme. The project is one of the many that provide the necessary financial and technical support for economic and social reforms in Turkey.

Drinking water infrastructure, which has been constructed as part of the project, ensures uninterrupted access to clean drinking water in Şanlıurfa 24 hours a day. The objectives of the project are designed to meet the needs of 1.5 million people; the projected population of Şanlıurfa in 2020. The nature of the project is also compatible with one of the major objectives of the EU, “reducing regional inequalities”. As such, the project has made a significant contribution to the quality of life of Şanlıurfa citizens. The project is a successful example that should inspire similar projects in neighbouring cities as they strive to meet regional development goals.

As an EU-funded project success story, Kriter Magazine covers the “Şanlıurfa Drinking Water Supply Project” in its July issue.

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