Abu Dhabi, UAE – Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group and Sustainable Water Solutions Holding Company (SWS) will partner to develop and operate a pilot polished water plant.
The two signed an agreement regarding the same, which also includes distributing the water to industries in KEZAD Musaffah, local media reports said.
The partnership aims to enhance the circular economy and sustainable water solutions in line with the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036.
The signing ceremony took place at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi by the CEOs of the both the firms.
The polished water is likely to benefit the industrial clients within KEZAD Musaffah.
By filtering and treating the Treated Sewerage Effluent (TSE), it will remove additional impurities and contaminants, generating non-potable water suitable for industrial use.
This state-of-the-art Polishing plant offers industries cost-effective access to premium recycled water, reducing reliance on potable water sources.
As an increasingly sustainable water management solution, it helps lower the carbon footprint of many industrial sectors and promotes environmental consciousness.
This initiative will preserve potable water for the increasing UAE population and propel the nation toward its sustainability objectives.
SWS Holding, jointly with KEZAD Group, will supervise the development and operations of the polishing plant, capable of treating 20,000 m3 influent daily, reports say.
Through the partnership, the parties will conduct a series of feasibility studies and technical site visits to enable manufacturing industries to access cost-effective recycled water.