Sanitation in Aqaba
The sanitation service is a priority for the Aqaba Water Company, and aims to provide a safe and advanced system to preserve public health and the marine and terrestrial environment.
Sewerage coverage
Coverage ratio
Main processing plant
- ◉ Design capacity: 40,000 m³/day.
- ◉ Its operation relies on renewable energy to reduce the environmental impact.
- ◉ A state-of-the-art plant operating with biological treatment technology.
Sewer network
- ◉ Total network length: 333 kilometers.
- ◉ It includes an integrated pumping and gravity system to ensure efficient operation.
- ◉ It serves residential, industrial and commercial areas alike.
Reuse of treated water
- ◉ Approximately 94% of the treated water is reused.
- ◉ It is used in irrigating crops, industrial areas, and urban afforestation.
- ◉ Reclaimed water constitutes about 26% of the total water demand in Aqaba.
Supporting infrastructure
The company has established an integrated network of transmission lines, tanks and pumps for treated water, to ensure efficient reuse and smooth access to the targeted areas.
Sustainability and environmental protection
Wastewater treatment processes are based on the principle of environmental sustainability, where energy consumption is reduced, treated water is utilized, and stations are developed to be environmentally friendly.
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