Tuesday 09/Sep/2025 – 08:05 PM
The drinking water and sanitation company in Luxor Governorate warned citizens of the seriousness of any violations or violations on water or sanitation networks, stressing that these practices do not only represent a violation of public facilities, but also threaten the continuity of service and its quality and pose a direct risk to public health.
Determining penalties in accordance with the new law to protect public facilities
The company explained that the law issued in the Official Gazette – the number 35 bis on September 1, 2025 – specified deterrent penalties that amount to imprisonment from six months to five years, in addition to financial fines starting from 20 thousand pounds and up to 500 thousand pounds, according to the type of violation and its seriousness.
The most prominent violations punishable by law
The company indicated that the violations include the installation of water connections or sanitation without an official permit, the exchange of industrial waste on public networks without prior approvals, the attack on workers or the disruption of their work, the use of materials or equipment that does not match the specifications, as well as promoting rumors or publishing false information about water quality.
Protecting the service and ensuring its sustainability
The company emphasized that the aim of these procedures is to protect vital facilities and ensure the service of all citizens reach the required efficiency, stressing that it will not tolerate the application of the law against violators.
An invitation to cooperate and report encroachments
The Luxor Water Company also called on citizens to adhere to the laws regulating, and to report any illegal encroachments or connections via the hotline or in the company’s headquarters or official channels, in order to preserve public facilities and ensure the continued access of clean water and sanitation services safely and sustainable.
