Al Watan, 21 August 2025: Saudi Arabia’s Water Authority has announced the end of its grace period for unauthorised water and sewage connections, with violations now subject to fines reaching up to 100,000 Riyals.

The official spokesperson for the Saudi Water Authority confirmed that penalties will be enforced according to existing regulations and bylaws. Specialised committees will assess each violation individually, with fines determined based on the severity of the infringement.

Key points of the enforcement:

• Fines up to 100,000 riyals for unregistered connections
• Case-by-case assessment of violations
• Technical and administrative procedures ongoing
• Field surveys required for each registration request

The National Water Company has reported receiving numerous registration applications during the grace period, though exact statistics regarding the number of corrected illegal connections are not yet available due to ongoing technical assessments.

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