The water that should be captured by Bisri dam will reach Joun Lake. This lake is to be filled from various sources (e.g. Awali river, Ain Zarwa Spring, Jezzine Springs, and Lake Qaraoun). According to the World Bank, the water is projected to be treated at a water treatment plant in Wardanieh. In addition, the project aims for the water to be safe to drink, by meeting either Lebanese drinking standards (LIBNOR NL 161) and/or EU standards (98/83/EC), whichever is the more stringent. Once the water is treated it should flow through a distribution system providing water to 1.6 million residents in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon.