Al Wasia Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant, Saudi Arabia
Transforming Groundwater into a Reliable Resource
The Al Wasia Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant in Saudi Arabia stands as a benchmark in sustainable water management. Executed by WABAG for AZIZ Company Ltd. (on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture), this facility was designed to tackle the high salinity of groundwater in desert regions and transform it into a dependable source of potable water. With a capacity of 200,000 m³/day, this advanced Brackish Water Desalination Plant supplies high-quality drinking water to meet the growing needs of Riyadh, located nearly 100 km away. The plant exemplifies the expertise of leading Industrial Water Treatment Companies in designing systems that ensure both performance and sustainability in challenging conditions.Project Overview – Converting Saline Groundwater into Fresh Water
Saudi Arabia’s arid landscape and saline aquifers pose immense challenges for water security. The Al Wasia Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant was developed as an expansion of an existing pre-treatment facility to enhance its capacity and efficiency. Through the integration of advanced Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems with lime softening technology, the Brackish Water Desalination Plant delivers consistent, safe, and high-quality potable water, contributing to the region’s long-term resilience and self-reliance.Scope of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant
Expansion of an existing pre-treatment facility with the addition of a new Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant and integrated systems for partial desalination.Technologies of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant
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- Reverse Osmosis (RO) combined with lime softening for hardness reduction.
- Cooling towers, filtration, sludge thickening, and water recycling for optimized operation.
- Dual-stage RO units: first stage with 70 pressure vessels and second stage with 30 PVs for enhanced recovery.
- Testing skid for monitoring system performance and operational optimization.
Engineering Excellence of Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant
The Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant achieves an impressive 85% water recovery rate, significantly reducing groundwater wastage. With Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) maintained below 400 mg/l, it delivers potable water that meets global standards.
Its modular and scalable configuration positions it among the most advanced Industrial Water Treatment Companies’ references in the Middle East. The design also enables energy-efficient operations and simplified maintenance in harsh desert environments.
Impact and Sustainability
The Brackish Water Desalination Plant plays a vital role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s vision for sustainable water infrastructure:
- Water Security: Supplies safe and reliable drinking water to Riyadh’s expanding population.
- Efficiency: Maximizes resource utilization through high water recovery and reuse.
- Sustainability: Reduces environmental impact through energy-efficient operations and wastewater recycling.
- Economic Growth: Strengthens agricultural and municipal water reliability across the region.
Al Wasia Brackish Water Desalination Plant – A Model of Innovation in the Desert
The Al Wasia Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant demonstrates how modern engineering can turn saline groundwater into a valuable resource. As one of the most efficient Brackish Water Desalination Plants in the Middle East, it showcases the innovation and reliability of leading Industrial Water Treatment Companies committed to sustainability.
This project not only strengthens Saudi Arabia’s water security but also sets a global benchmark for responsible groundwater desalination.