Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday met industrialists from SITE area of the metropolis and Haroonabad and briefed them about the ongoing wastewater treatment and water recycling projects meant for industrial use.
The mayor, accompanied by a delegation of industrialists, paid a detailed visit to the SITE Limited Wastewater Treatment Plant. On the occasion, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) CEO Ahmed Ali Siddiqui briefed the mayor and industrialists about the technical aspects and current status of the treatment plants.
“For the first time in the history of Karachi, a formal wastewater treatment and recycling process for industrial purposes is being initiated to provide industries with reliable, sustainable and uninterrupted water supply,” Wahab said.
He added that the TP-III treatment facility at Mauripur has become operational again after a long time, and after 25 years, complete cleaning and rehabilitation works have been carried out at the TP-I treatment plant at Haroonabad, while the construction at the TP-I plant located behind the SITE industrial area is progressing rapidly.
“The deadline for completing the first phase of the project has been set for December 31,” Wahab said. “In the initial phase, 20 MGD (million gallons per day) of water will be treated at the secondary level, while 1 million gallons of water per day will be recycled for industrial use.”
A key objective of this project is to prevent untreated wastewater from flowing into the sea, thus protecting marine life and the environment. International standards and the SDGs have been taken into account when planning and implementing this initiative.
Wahab further stated that industries in Karachi require approximately 150 MGD of water per day, and this project will help meet at least 150 million gallons of this industrial demand.
He expressed hope that if the recycled water system works successfully, Karachi will get the distinction of establishing Pakistan’s first ‘Industrial Water Park’.
Wahab added that the PPP government is taking serious and result-oriented measures to ensure sustainable, safe and quality-controlled water supply for the city’s industries.
“This project will play a vital role in the long-term industrial growth and economic stability of Karachi,” the mayor emphasized.
