Baaloul is an underserved village in the Beqaa with a population of 3,000 Lebanese residents and more than 2,500 refugees. The sustained presence of refugees and increased water demands, against an already weak infrastructure, have left residents struggling with water shortages. In response, the USAID-funded Community Support Program (CSP) upgraded the water pumping station by installing a solar farm and rehabilitating its chlorination system to ensure effective water treatment and sustainable operations. On August 1, 2024, CSP successfully concluded the construction works of this green-energy solution in Baaloul, which became operational on August 14, 2024. With USAID funding, the project enables reliable and sustainable access to potable water for 5,500 residents. The new solar farm will also reduce municipal annual fuel costs. “The newly installed system is a crucial improvement that has not only resolved years of water shortages, but will also significantly reduce operational expenses, allowing the municipality to reallocate these needed savings towards providing other essential services,” said Hachem Hachem, Mayor of Baaloul.