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Desalination could cover 60% of drinking water in Algeria by 2030

March 9, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Desalination could cover 60% of drinking water in Algeria by 2030

Professor Ibrahim Mouhouch, a member of the National Council for Scientific Research and Technology and an expert in water economy and management, revealed that seawater desalination is expected to cover about 60 percent of drinking water needs in Algeria by 2030, up from approximately 42 percent currently, in a move that would alleviate pressure on water resources allocated to agricultural activities. Mouhouch explained, during his appearance on the 'Multimedia Economy' program on Algerian radio, that this shift in drinking water sources will allow for greater allocation of water resources to the agricultural sector, thereby enhancing agricultural production capabilities in the country. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

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