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.
Our Vision
Safe, affordable, and sustainably managed water resources and services for every community in Galmudug.
Our Mission
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.
People
Confirm the beneficiary count and reporting period with the Ministry.
Boreholes
Confirm the borehole count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.
Shallow Wells
Confirm the shallow-well count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.
Water Kiosks
Confirm the water-kiosk count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.
Water Ban
Confirm the current wording, count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.
Barkad
Confirm the Barkad count, locations, and reporting period with the Ministry.
Water Projects
NEW DRILL PROJECT – GURICEEL, GALMUDUG STATE, SOMALIA
The inauguration of the new water well in Iidow marks an important step toward improving access to safe and reliable water for communities in Guriceel.…
NEW DRILL JRP PROJECT – BANDIIRADLEY, GALKAYO, GALMUDUG STATE, SOMALIA
The JRP project will primarily target health centres, nutrition facilities, education centres and rural livelihood activities. Through improved basic infrastructure and support services, the project…
NEW DRIL JRP PROEJCT-BITAALE, GALKACYO, GALMUDUG STATE SOMALIA
The JRP project will primarily target health centres, nutrition facilities, education centres and rural livelihood activities. Through improved basic infrastructure and support services, the project…
MASHRUUCA DAYCTIRKA CEELKA QARADHI,CADADO -GALMUDUG SOMALIA
Mashruuca Dayactirka Ceelka Qaradhi ee degmada Cadaado, Galmudug, waa mashruuc lagu dayactirayo laguna soo celinayo awoodda adeeg-bixinta ceelka biyaha ee Qaradhi. Mashruucan waxaa maalgelinaya oo…
NEW DRIL JRP PROEJCT-XANANLEEY, DHUUSAMAREB, GALMUDUG STATE SOMALIA
The JRP project will primarily target health centres, nutrition facilities, education centres and rural livelihood activities. Through improved basic infrastructure and support services, the project…
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…
