USAID's Investments for Water Supply and Sanitation in Lebanon - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Water Supply and Sanitation spending

FY 2011 $7.6 M

Water Supply and Sanitation $7.6 M
Total Health $7.6 M

FY 2012 $11.1 M

Water Supply and Sanitation $11.1 M
Total Health $11.1 M

FY 2013 $8.7 M

Water Supply and Sanitation $8.7 M
Total Health $8.7 M

FY 2014 $16.4 M

Water Supply and Sanitation $16.4 M
Total Health $16.4 M

FY 2015 $20.9 M

Water Supply and Sanitation $20.9 M
Total Health $20.9 M

It is estimated that less than half of Lebanese are connected to official water supplies, which often do not work properly or at all. As a result, nearly one in three Lebanese buys alternative sources of drinking water, usually from mobile water trucks or in bottles, and those who cannot afford to purchase their water fall through the cracks, relying on poor-quality water for their households.  USAID’s water and sanitation programs are designed to promote water resource management and water quality to expand reliable public service delivery, improve health conditions and promote economic growth.

Why Our Work Matters…
Globally, 2 million children die each year from diarrheal disease because they lack access to clean water.

Illustrative results in 2011

576,971 people in target areas with first-time access to improved drinking water
Improved drinking water sources are protected from outside contamination. Using an improved drinking water decreases the incidence of waterborne disease, especially among children under age five.
13,000 people in target areas with first-time access to improved sanitation facilities
An improved sanitation facility separates waste from human contact following standard protocol. Using an improved sanitation facility decreases the incidence of waterborne disease among household members, especially among children under age five.

Illustrative results in 2012

11,164 stakeholder trained on efficient water management

Effective water resource management improves water quality which expands reliable public service delivery, improves health conditions and promotes economic growth.
4,300 volume of treated wastewater in targeted areas

Industrial facilities use large quantities of water in their manufacturing processes, but many lack the facilities to treat their wastewater properly before sending it to municipal sewer systems or public disposal sites. With enhanced environmental management systems, clearer regulations, and improved treatment systems, this water can be used in irrigation or internally in manufacturing, which will help conserve water resources.
226 staff from water entities trained

Outreach, trainings, and integrated river basin management capacity building culminate to support a longer-term projected outcome of improved water services and reliable efficient access for citizens.
21 dialogue event held between stakeholders and water authorities

Dialogue, transparency and concensus-building are essential when solving the problem of scarce resources, such as water. Community dialogues between stakeholders and water authorities can result in the development of peace committees and established agreements between conflicting parties to regulate use of scarce resources.
12 management system and plan used at water management entities

USAID’s efforts in water resources management focus on sustaining watersheds and aquatic ecosystem services as the foundation for sustainable development.
2 proposed legal, regulatory and policy action to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of water entities

Water services can improve through increasing efficient management of water resources, improving water infrastructure, and enhancing water governance to improve water resources availability and quality to improve health and service delivery.

Illustrative results in 2013

58,984 people received improved service quality from existing improved drinking water sources
"Improved service quality” is achieved if the time taken to fetch water from an improved source is reduced to less than 30 minutes; the reliability of supply improves so that the main source is available regularly; or the affordability of their improved drinking water source improves. Poor service quality from improved drinking water sources discourages use.

Illustrative results in 2014

160 staff from water entities trained

Outreach, trainings, and integrated river basin management capacity building culminate to support a longer-term projected outcome of improved water services and reliable efficient access for citizens.
11 management system and plan used at water management entities

USAID’s efforts in water resources management focus on sustaining watersheds and aquatic ecosystem services as the foundation for sustainable development.
7 functioning water and wastewater facility constructed or rehabilitated

New and rehabilitated water and wastewater facilities alleviate pollution of water sources by treating pollutants that may enter the water. These facilities are constructed with easy-to-maintain technologies to ensure consistent management and operation. 

Illustrative results in 2015

21,725 people received improved service quality from existing improved drinking water sources

"Improved service quality” is achieved if the time taken to fetch water from an improved source is reduced to less than 30 minutes; the reliability of supply improves so that the main source is available regularly; or the affordability of their improved drinking water source improves. Poor service quality from improved drinking water sources discourages use. 
28 staff from water entities trained

Outreach, trainings, and integrated river basin management capacity building culminate to support a longer-term projected outcome of improved water services and reliable efficient access for citizens.
15 functioning water and wastewater facility constructed or rehabilitated

New and rehabilitated water and wastewater facilities alleviate pollution of water sources by treating pollutants that may enter the water. These facilities are constructed with easy-to-maintain technologies to ensure consistent management and operation. 
15 management system and plan used at water management entities

USAID’s efforts in water resources management focus on sustaining watersheds and aquatic ecosystem services as the foundation for sustainable development.
Litani River Authority staff rehabilitating the Qaraoun Dam in the Bekaa.

Litani River Authority staff rehabilitating the Qaraoun Dam in the Bekaa.

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