Garage Water Run-Off Already Banned
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain’s Public Cleanliness Law already bars washing cars or carrying out similar work in a way that sends water into streets, lanes or alleyways, Municipalities Affairs Undersecretary Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa has said, after a northern council proposal sought to make garage drains compulsory.
Shaikh Mohammed said the issue of water running out of home garages was dealt with under Law No. 10 of 2019, which bans acts that cause water to flow into public roads, paths or side lanes.
He said the aim behind such proposals rested mainly on citizens and residents following the law, as this would cut water discharge onto roads, protect public safety and help preserve the look of residential areas.
His remarks came after the Northern Municipal Council approved a proposal by council member Basim Abu Idris to require owners of homes and residential units to install drainage channels inside garages and link them to the sewerage network or another approved drainage system.
Abu Idris said water from garage washing had become a repeated sight on streets and pavements, harming the look of neighbourhoods and leaving pools of water that could put pedestrians and road users at risk, ‘especially children and the elderly’.
He said leaving the matter without clearer order could damage asphalt layers and road infrastructure, raise repair costs and lead to smells and unwanted waste outside homes.
The council said the measure aimed at keeping streets and pavements clean, improving road safety, cutting complaints from residents and bringing garage water disposal in line with municipal and environmental rules.
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