He solved the water shortage in his hometown after retiring.

08.07.2025 00:30

A citizen who retired from public service and settled in his hometown of Karaman has put an end to the water problem that his fellow citizens have been facing for years. By identifying water sources using copper rods, he was able to open wells with the support he received from philanthropists, leading to a transformation in the landscape of the region that has suffered from water shortages for many years.

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Ahmet Tarım, a 50-year-old who retired from civil service in 2023 in Antalya, settled in the Kazancı town of Ermenek district in Karaman, his hometown, which he longed for last year.

IT LED TO A CHANGE IN THE FACE OF THE REGION THAT HAS BEEN STRUGGLING WITH WATER SHORTAGE FOR YEARS

Tarım then rolled up his sleeves to solve the water problem experienced in Çatalbadem and 3 surrounding neighborhoods. Despite the unsuccessful drilling efforts carried out by the neighborhood residents over the years, Tarım, who did not lose hope, identified a water source through the copper rods he used. With the help of the prominent philanthropists from his hometown, Tarım had 4 wells drilled, leading to a change in the face of the region that has been struggling with water shortages for years.

"4 NEIGHBORHOODS, 4 DRILLINGS"

Tarım stated that he noticed the water problem when he returned to his hometown and then began searching for water sources with copper rods, saying, "Our neighborhood had a drinking and irrigation water problem. A friend of ours was drilling, but he had been disappointed. I realized they were searching with rods. I also searched for water in the places we visited and identified it. Later, I found sponsors. Our sponsors were with us, and I said 4 neighborhoods, 4 drillings. Water came from all 4 drilling operations. We plan to use this water in all 4 neighborhoods," he said.

THE DRIED WATERFALL HAS BEEN REVIVED

Tarım expressed that they managed to revive the waterfall that used to flow in their neighborhoods in previous years with the water extracted, and continued: "In our childhood, water used to flow here, but it dried up. That's why it was my dream to create a waterfall here. We have now solved all the drinking water and irrigation problems of Çatalbadem. We not only found water but also brought out our unity and solidarity. Thank God, we found water from our last drilling as well. People have started to plant their crops now. This place has become very green. We have four neighborhoods, and we aim to provide water to all of them. We have conducted trials with villagers for new products such as alabaş, artichoke, and pepino. Our efforts to offer economically valuable products to people continue," he said. Tarım also thanked those who supported them during the well-drilling process.

"WE WILL PRODUCE EVERYTHING OURSELVES"

Fatma Baysal, one of the neighborhood residents, pointed out that they had difficulties with water in previous years, saying, "In the past, we suffered a lot due to drought in our drinking water and garden water. Now we have benefited from everything, including solar panels. Our wells have been opened, and we will grow and harvest everything naturally. We will produce everything ourselves. It wasn't like this last year; it was dry, and we had very little planting," she said.