Mechmech, an underserved village located in the Akkar region of Northern Lebanon, is home to around 29,000 residents – 27,000 Lebanese and 2,000 Syrian refugees. The village has grappled with severe water shortages, exacerbated by the financial crisis and an unreliable electricity supply. The main water source, the “Khalil Well”, has stopped working due to electricity outages and the municipality’s inability to afford high diesel costs to run the backup generator. In response, the USAID-funded Community Support Program (CSP) implemented a transformative upgrade to the water pumping station, installing a 202 kWp solar farm with 362 panels and enhancing the existing chlorination system. To further sustain the facility, CSP has provided technical support on the safe operation and maintenance of photovoltaic panels and tailored guidelines on best practices for environmental compliance. Site works also included the installation of fencing, an access stairway, and electrical grounding and lightning protection systems. On July 15, 2024 CSP successfully operated the upgraded water pumping system on solar energy and the project was fully completed on December 20, 2024. The completed project has transformed life in Mechmech, tripling daily access to water from 6 liters/day to 18 liters/day/resident. “The newly installed solar system is a critical upgrade that not only addresses the urgent needs of Mechmech’s residents but will also substantially reduce operational costs and reduce tensions within the community” said Mohammad Berri, Mayor of Mechmech.