Civil and Environmental Engineering Perspectives on Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Damage in Gaza

Abstract

Estimates as of July 2025 report that as much as 90% of the water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza has been destroyed. Civil and environmental engineers are committed to holding paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. As members of this community, we are appalled by the near-total destruction of the water and sanitation systems in Gaza. This letter is a call to members of our profession to draw attention to the water scarcity and water infrastructure destruction in Gaza. The expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering provides a platform to speak authoritatively about the extent of the water problems and the severity of the threat to public health.