Dowlad Goboleedka Galmudug ee Soomaaliya

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Water Department Overview

Galmudug communities depend on groundwater, berkads, boreholes, shallow wells, and water-supply networks. The department coordinates government institutions, districts, communities, service providers, and development partners to improve how these systems are planned and managed.

The department also promotes water-source protection, routine monitoring, responsible abstraction, inclusive service delivery, and preparedness for drought and other climate-related pressures.

Himiladayada

Safe, affordable, and sustainably managed water resources and services for every community in Galmudug.

Hawlgalkayaga

To guide policy, investment, coordination, and technical oversight for equitable water access while strengthening drought resilience, public health, and responsible resource management.

Department Mandates & Responsibilities

Policy & Water Governance

Formulate, direct, and coordinate state water resource policies, technical guidelines, and service regulations.

Infrastructure Delivery & Rehabilitation

Oversee the construction, drilling, rehabilitation, and management of strategic boreholes, shallow wells, water kiosks, and storage barkads.

Equitable Supply & Emergency Response

Ensure equitable distribution of clean drinking water, WASH supplies, and emergency drought mitigation across all districts.

Water Resource Monitoring & Quality

Monitor groundwater aquifers, track water quality standards, and protect public health in partnership with the state Water Laboratory.

Community & Institutional Engagement

Empower local water committees, support public-private service providers, and coordinate with development partners on sector investments.

Services and Focus Areas

Water Resource Planning

Coordinate assessments, water-source planning, technical standards, and sector investment priorities.

Water Infrastructure

Support the development, rehabilitation, and oversight of boreholes, wells, berkads, kiosks, storage, and distribution systems.

Water Quality and Safety

Work with the Water Laboratory and service providers to strengthen sampling, monitoring, treatment advice, and public-health protection.

Drought Preparedness

Coordinate early action, emergency water priorities, and resilient systems for drought-affected communities.

Community Management

Build the capacity of local water committees and encourage inclusive, accountable management of shared water points.

Sector Data and Monitoring

Improve water-point records, service monitoring, project reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

Current Department Priorities

Map and assess strategic water sources and service gaps across Galmudug districts.

Strengthen water-quality surveillance and referral pathways with the Water Laboratory.

Promote solar-powered, climate-resilient water infrastructure where technically appropriate.

Improve coordination with districts, communities, service providers, and development partners.

Support sustainable operation, maintenance, and transparent management of public water assets.

Our Values

Sustainability

We prioritize sustainable practices to support the long-term availability of water resources.

Community Engagement

We work with communities to understand needs and support effective local solutions.

Innovation

We encourage appropriate technologies and new approaches that strengthen service delivery.

Transparency

We promote open communication and accountability across water-sector activities.

Collaboration

We coordinate with government, communities, service providers, and development partners.

Water Service Statistics

These temporary reference figures are pending verification by the Galmudug Ministry.

25,000

People

Confirm the beneficiary count and reporting period with the Ministry.

550

Boreholes

Confirm the borehole count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.

230

Shallow Wells

Confirm the shallow-well count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.

780

Water Kiosks

Confirm the water-kiosk count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.

32

Water Ban

Confirm the current wording, count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.

498

Barkad

Confirm the Barkad count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.

Mashaariicda Biyaha

Dhuusamerrb Water Point Rehabilitation

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Dhuusamerrb Water Point Rehabilitation

The project restores priority rural water infrastructure by repairing borehole equipment, storage, pumping, distribution, and water-point safety features.   Community coordination and routine maintenance guidance…