Introduction

This project aims to ensure full compliance with the 1973 Helmand River Water Treaty the most recent water-sharing agreement between Iran and Afghanistan. The studies, conducted by Sistan and Baluchestan Regional Water Company as part of a value engineering framework, focused on the following key components:

1. Determining Iran’s water withdrawal volumes at three intake points, in accordance with Clauses (a) and (b) of Article 3 of the Treaty.
2. Surveying and designing joint water measurement facilities at the three specified locations based on Iran’s allocated share.
3. Developing a practical plan for the construction of joint measurement infrastructure.
4. Conducting studies to eliminate the existing intake structures and to identify and design new intake sites.