Al-Makhzoum: Prudent Water Use is Essential to Enhance Water Security

The National Campaign for Rationalizing Water Consumption, “Qatra Watani” (A Drop for the Nation), launched under the slogan “For the Nation, We Conserve It,” was initiated by the Kuwait Association for Water Supply in partnership with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, under the patronage of Minister Dr. Subaih Al-Makhzoum, with the attendance of Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Monitoring, Control, and Supervision Centers Eng. Fatima Abbas Jauhar Hayat.

In her speech, delivered on his behalf by Eng. Fatima Jauhar Hayat, Minister Al-Makhzoum emphasized that fostering the rational use of water constitutes a fundamental element in enhancing water security, alongside developing production facilities, transmission and distribution networks, and improving operational efficiency. He stressed the importance of collaboration between the Ministry and civil society organizations in conserving water.

He noted that the ease with which customers access water is underpinned by continuous investments and efforts, as well as an integrated system operating around the clock, which necessitates raising awareness of water’s value and appreciating the national efforts made to secure it and curb waste.

He clarified that conserving water helps reduce demand on production, lowers associated energy consumption and its environmental impacts, and affirmed that responsible consumption behavior supports service sustainability and safeguards the rights of future generations to safe and sustainable resources.

He pointed out that the “Qatra Watani” campaign reflects the role of public benefit associations in supporting national efforts and expanding community participation in conservation by transforming awareness messages into daily practices, including monitoring consumption, addressing leaks, maintaining piping systems, and using water-saving devices.

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting purposeful initiatives, particularly those aimed at promoting a culture of conservation and enhancing their synergy with the national energy and water conservation campaign “Wafar” (Conserve). He noted that sustainable awareness is achieved when water conservation becomes an entrenched behavior in families, schools, and workplaces.

He added that the slogan “For the Nation, We Conserve It” combines gratitude to God for the blessing of water, patriotism, and responsibility toward future generations, expressing his appreciation to the Kuwait Association for Water Supply, under the presidency of Dr. Najeel Othman Al-Othman, as well as to the campaign organizers, partners, and supporters.