Environment Ministry: Tackling illegal connections to stormwater networks

The Public Authority for Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, the Public Authority for Industry, and the Environmental Police, conducted a joint inspection campaign in the Jahra Industrial Area, targeting the detection and removal of encroachments resulting from illegal connections to stormwater drainage networks, and taking legal action against violators. The Authority emphasized that the campaign is part of efforts to strengthen environmental oversight and protect infrastructure and public facilities. Several violations related to unlicensed connections were identified, and these encroachments were removed in coordination with relevant authorities. The Authority clarified that specialized teams completed the necessary procedures to issue violation notices against the offenders, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 42 on Environmental Protection and its amendments, aiming to curb practices that could negatively impact the environment or hinder the efficiency of stormwater drainage networks. The Public Authority for Environment stressed its commitment to continuing monitoring and inspection campaigns across various areas, in cooperation with relevant government entities, to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and the application of the law against all violators.