Mahmudiyah residents get new generator

Courtesy Photo | Lt. Col Scott Carter(second from the left) 48th BCT Civil Affairs Officer gets thanks from Lt. Col. Muhammed Jassem, Executive Officer for the 4th Brigade, 6th Iraq Army in front of a new 1000kbh generator for a water plant in Mahmudyiah, Iraq.  

MAHMUDIYAH, IRAQ

10.11.2005

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Sgt David Bill

48th Brigade Combat Team PAO



MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq " A quarter-million local residents will have more access to clean drinking water now that a large generator is in place at the CiCi Bar Water Plant in Mahmudiyah.

Having a 1,000 kilobytes per hour generator at the water plant will provide a more consistent source of power that will keep the water flowing to the people of Mahmudiyah, Yusufiyah, and Lusifiyah.

"Clean drinking water is one of the largest concerns in this area," said Lt. Col. Scott Carter, civil affairs officer for the 48th Brigade Combat Team, during a ceremony at the plant Oct. 7.

As one of the primary water plants for this area, it is essential that the flow of water be maintained.

The generator will provide for a continuous source of power which is essential to maintaining strong water pressure.

"This project was completed with the cooperation of Coalition Forces and Iraqi contractors. It has also provided local jobs for the area," said Lt. Col. Muhammad Jassem, executive officer, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, which is working with the 48th BCT.

Jassem continued by saying, "I would like to extend my thanks to the Coalition Forces for starting projects for the people. On behalf of the people of the Mahmudiyah area, we thank you for providing essential services which benefit the people."

• Date Taken: 10.11.2005
• Date Posted: 10.11.2005 17:18
• Story ID: 3277
• Location: MAHMUDIYAH, IQ