Mohammad Reza Bakhtiari

Mohammad Reza Bakhtiari is a prominent Iranian engineer and former CEO of the Tehran Water and Wastewater Company (Abfa). He gained attention in 2020 when he revealed that approximately 47% of Tehran's drinking water is consumed by just three northern districts, which house only 18.8% of the city's population. His statements highlighted the stark disparities in water usage across the capital, emphasizing the need for more equitable water management and conservation efforts.