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Water quality monitoring, Bi-Monthly technical report: 1st September – 1st October 2018

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1.Introduction

Directorate of Environment (Do. Env.) is the official governmental authority responsible of monitoring water quality. currently, The Environment Directorate Is cooperating and coordinating with GIZ in order to implement the program for all resources and networks in Duhok province including the Twenty-two camps that are spread in the seven districts of the Governorate, Duhok, Semel, Zakho, Amide, Akre, Shekhan and Bardarash, by conducting chemical and biological tests in order to detect contamination, and collecting data regarding the situation of water source and water supply, these activates will give us a clear evaluation concerning of water quality, take action by associated directorate in order to ensure safe drinking water for all and eventually decreasing the spread of water borne diseases. The number of beneficiaries of this program is 2.183.000 individual.