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AZF uses latest technology in water treatment

Published: 17 Aug 2017 - 12:33 am | Last Updated: 04 Nov 2021 - 09:34 am
The latest reverse osmosis filters placed at the Aspire Zone Foundation.

The latest reverse osmosis filters placed at the Aspire Zone Foundation.

The Peninsula

Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has announced the completion of its waste water treatment station to achieve self-sufficiency in water supplies.

AZF is first in Qatar to use latest tech in water treatment. These water supplies are required for irrigation and cooling of the organisation’s facilities. The state-of-the-art upgrade used innovative reverse osmosis to become one of the first in the country to use this latest technology. The new purification station has an average capacity to treat 27,500 cubic metres per day and will be fully operational at the beginning of October.

The major update to AZF’s water supply technology marks a high point in the organisation’s move to meet Qatar’s national strategic objectives of sound natural resource management, while making use of the latest technology to improve systems.

Commenting on this achievement, Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Capital Projects Officer, said:“The station will help decrease the environmental and economic impact of waste water and marks a step forward on our path to becoming a responsible corporate citizen. The development of new solutions and the delivery of outstanding results for both our local community and our world-class facilities at AZF is what propels us forward and supports our place as a favourite destination for international athletes and teams.”

The new underground station stretches across 3,900 sqm of land and covers the daily water requirements of AZF, with an average output of 15,000 cubic metres of purified water. The output could be increased by 25% if needed. The water purification station was designed to fit seamlessly with the smooth structure of Aspire Park. Its surface will have a parking area that can accommodate up to 70 vehicles.

The station utilises reverse osmosis, an environmentally-friendly purification technology that removes molecules from water through multi-stage filters. This technology is widely used in many developed countries such as Japan, Singapore and France. The choice of this technology followed a thorough investigation and consultation with international experts, including several French firms who provided technology that guarantees the highest levels of quality and environmental safety.

Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Ashghal played a significant role in bringing this project to completion by contributing their support and expertise in a variety of areas.

AZF is planning to execute similar projects in collaboration with several Qatari organisations to share its knowledge and experience in building one the largest water purification stations in Qatar.