Water and Electricity

ELECTRICITY

The Jordanian electrical system is 220 volts 50 cycles. The service is reliable and clean, and blackouts are rare. There is no standard outlet, although the British 3 square pin is the most common. Adapters are readily available. Transformers are also available.

If you bring electrical equipment or appliances, ensure that you have dual current capability or know what transformer you need for use in Jordan.

Numerous items at ACOR are 110 volt and require a transformer. As with your items, read labels and placards before plugging items into the electrical system.

CONSERVATION

As in the rest of the world, electrical power is expensive. ACOR requests all residents to reduce electrical consumption as much as possible and avoid wasting energy.

WATER

Water is in limited supply in Jordan and should be conserved as much as possible. ACOR has city pipeline deliveries as well as truck deliveries of water. All cooking and drinking water is steamed and filtered before use. For drinking, bottled water is generally used (individual purchases). There was a shortage of water this summer (1998) and conservation measures are now even more important.

CONSERVATION

ACOR recommends the following rules of conservation:

• Take navy showers, meaning wet down, soap up and wash down with water. (the water is turned on briefly, shut off and restarted for rinse down.)

• Do not let taps run when shaving or brushing your teeth.

• Report any taps that do not shut off to the office for repairs to be started.

• Avoid wasting water.

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