Water Conservation Fines Will Reach SAR 200,000 in Saudi Arabia

Updated water conservation regulations will introduce fines of up to SAR 200,000 across Saudi Arabia’s urban, agricultural and industrial sectors from March 21st, 2027.

The revised executive regulations give the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center authority to investigate violations, enforce conservation standards and address breaches.

In the urban sector, using sanitary fixtures that do not meet water-efficiency standards will result in a SAR 1,000 fine for a first offence, SAR 2,000 for a second and SAR 10,000 for a third.

Tampering with or removing water-saving components from sanitary fixtures will carry penalties of SAR 500 for a first offence, SAR 1,000 for a second and SAR 2,000 for a third.

Higher fines will apply when drinking water is wasted because of faults in underground or rooftop storage tanks. Leaks caused by cracks, inadequate insulation, malfunction or the absence of a float valve will carry a SAR 5,000 fine for a first offence, SAR 10,000 for a second and SAR 50,000 for a third.

The highest penalties will apply when potable water is used for purposes where alternatives such as treated wastewater, a treated-water network or a licensed well are available. A first violation will carry a SAR 25,000 fine, while subsequent offences can result in penalties of up to SAR 200,000.