The World Bank issued a press release on January 15, 2025 where it mentioned that its Board of Executive Directors has recently ratified a $257.8 million financing to develop water supply services in the Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon area. In details, the Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project “SGBWSP” will improve water quality, diminish the reliance on costly private water sources, and accelerate the implementation of reforms to improve the efficiency of the water sector and its long-term sustainability. The SGBWSP complements the progress achieved under the first Greater Beirut Water Supply Project, in addition to repairing water infrastructure that has been damaged by the recent hostilities, increasing as such the water supply coverage for 1.8 million people residing in the targeted area. In addition, the project will increase surface water supply to cater for an average of 70% of the demand during the dry season, up from 24% at present.