Kuwait's Umm Al-Hayman Wastewater Treatment Plant to be fully operational by June

The Umm Al-Hayman wastewater treatment plant, a flagship project of Kuwait's Ministry of Public Works, is set to commence full operations by June 2025, informs the Arab Times. marking a milestone in the nation’s environmental sustainability efforts. Designed with cutting-edge technology, the plant will initially process 500,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily, with plans to expand its capacity to 700,000 cubic meters per day in the future.

In 2020 WTE Wassertechnik was awarded the contract for the design and construction of the wastewater treatment plant as well as, together with partners, the pipeline infrastructure with pumping stations, for a total value of just under EUR 1.6 billion, for what is considered one of the world's largest water projects, and one of the largest PPP projects in the Middle East.

This facility, located within the existing Umm Al-Hayman purification site, is a critical response to the increasing wastewater demands resulting from urban expansion in Kuwait’s southern regions. It aims to enhance sewage treatment capabilities and produce high-quality treated water to be reused for agricultural and industrial purposes. Additionally, the project includes the construction of sewage and treated water pipelines, emergency systems, and a main electrical conversion station.

The wastewater treatment plant will serve five densely populated residential areas: South of the Sixth Ring Road, New Sabah Al-Ahmad, Al-Raqqa, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and Ali Sabah Al-Salem, covering a land area of approximately 2,450 square kilometers.

Officials emphasized the project’s importance in meeting the growing demand for sustainable water resources and addressing rapid population growth. By supporting irrigation for green spaces and agricultural areas, the plant will contribute significantly to environmental preservation and urban development.