Turkey's 10-Year National Water Strategy Targets Domestic Consumption and River Management

Turkey's National Water Plan for 2026-2035 aims to enhance domestic water management and river conservation, targeting a reduction in drinking water losses to 25% and daily consumption to 120 liters by 2030. The strategy emphasizes irrigation efficiency and wastewater treatment, particularly for significant rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates, which are vital for regional water supply. Critics argue that the plan falls short in addressing the country's ongoing water crisis and call for more comprehensive reforms.

Published Mar 20, 2026

Turkey's National Water Plan for 2026-2035 aims to manage domestic water resources and rivers feeding the Middle East. Approved by presidential decree, it targets reducing drinking water losses to 25% by 2030, daily consumption to 120 liters, and industrial water recovery to 30% by 2030.

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The plan emphasizes irrigation efficiency and wastewater treatment. Significant rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates, which start in Turkey, play a crucial role in regional water supply, affecting relations with Syria and Iraq. Critics highlight the plan's shortcomings in addressing Turkey's water crisis and call for more robust reforms.