Saudi Arabia has introduced a new water efficiency framework that imposes escalating penalties of up to SR200,000 for violations.
Under the revised rules, the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center will have the authority to inspect facilities, audit compliance and penalize offences across urban, industrial and agricultural sectors.
The enforcement rules will come into effect on March 21, 2027, giving residents, agricultural operators and commercial property managers time to upgrade plumbing systems, repair leaks and meet national efficiency standards.
The framework sets tiered fines for urban and industrial violations. Installing non-compliant sanitary fixtures will carry fines starting at SR1,000, rising to SR2,000 for a second offence and SR10,000 for a third.
Tampering with water-saving devices such as aerators can result in fines from SR500 to SR2,000.
Higher penalties will apply to water losses caused by poor maintenance, including cracked tanks, damaged insulation or faulty float valves. Such violations can lead to fines of SR5,000 for a first offence, SR10,000 for a second and SR50,000 for a third.
The harshest penalties will apply to misuse of potable water when alternative sources are available. Using drinking water instead of treated wastewater, reclaimed water or licensed wells can trigger fines starting at SR25,000, with repeat violations reaching the SR200,000 maximum.
The policy is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader effort to protect water resources, strengthen national water security and promote sustainability across the Kingdom.
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