Beirut Residents Rely on Trucked-In Water Amid Dwindling Municipal Supplies
Many Beirut households are turning to trucked-in water as municipal supplies dwindle to levels not seen in years. Residents report paying steep prices for deliveries after taps run dry.
Challenges Facing the Public Water Network
The public water network, long plagued by leaks and inadequate maintenance, has struggled to meet demand following a season of record-low rainfall. Nearby wells have also been depleted, reducing alternative local sources.
Impact on Families and Businesses
As a result, families and businesses who once relied on the state system are now forced to buy water by the truckload, a recurring expense that adds pressure to already tight household budgets.
Call for Infrastructure Improvements
Locals say the situation highlights persistent weaknesses in infrastructure and the urgent need for coordinated measures to restore reliable, affordable water access across the city.