# Water leakage and infrastructure issues in Aswan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-leakage-and-infrastructure-issues-in-aswan
> Updated: 2026-08-26T14:23:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In Aswan, Governor Amr Lashin has launched investigations into water leakage affecting residential areas and public infrastructure. In the Nag El-Sayeh area of the Edfu district, leakage has caused structural cracks in homes, prompting the formation of a technical committee including consultants from Aswan University to identify the source and survey damaged properties.

Additionally, officials are addressing rising water levels at Banban North Primary School in the Daraw district. Authorities are analyzing water samples to determine if the issue stems from groundwater or the sewage network, while also conducting safety inspections of the school’s electrical connections.

Following field inspections, including exploratory wells and soil sampling in the Al-Basiliya area, a technical committee identified that the lack of a formal sewage network, the use of non-compliant septic tanks, and the clay-based nature of the soil contributed to water accumulation in the Al-Zama Mahammadia area. While the local water and sanitation company reported no leaks in main street pipelines, the committee recommended replacing non-compliant internal connections and performing regular maintenance on septic tanks. The proposed permanent solution is the expedited completion of the sewage network for Al-Basiliya, including Nag' al-Sayeh, to resolve the issue fundamentally.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Aswan officials investigate water leakage and house cracks in Al-Basiliya

An engineering committee in Aswan is addressing water leakage and house cracks in Nag' al-Sayeh by recommending immediate septic tank maintenance and the rapid expansion of the local sewage network.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aswan-officials-investigate-water-leakage-and-house-cracks-in-al-basiliya

### 2026-08-26: Assiut Governor orders investigations into local officials over sanitation failures

Assiut Governor Mohamed Alwan has referred local officials from Al-Hawatka and Nag' Seba villages to investigation following unannounced inspections that revealed poor sanitation and waste accumulation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assiut-governor-orders-investigations-into-local-officials-over-sanitation-failures

### 2026-08-22: Aswan Governor orders investigation into water leakage in residential and school areas

Aswan Governor Amr Lashin has ordered urgent technical investigations into water leakage causing structural damage to homes in Nag El-Sayeh and flooding at Banban North Primary School.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aswan-governor-orders-investigation-into-water-leakage-in-residential-and-school-areas

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