Water Conservation Sustainability Awareness

Saudi Arabia Vision 2030. NEOM Water Conservation Sustainability Awareness Training.

1. Prepared By: Sathakathulla Abuhaneefa
DATE: OCT 2024 Water Conservation Sustainability 1 Water Conservation Sustainability

2. Water Conservation Sustainability 2 UNDERSTANDING WATER CONSERVATION Water conservation refers to the practices aimed at reducing water use and protecting water resources. This is critical for sustainability, as it prevents depletion of freshwater supplies. Definition and Importance What are the objectives of water conservation? Reduce water demand: The primary objective of water conservation strategies is to reduce the demand for water in urban environments. By adopting water-saving practices and technologies, the consumption of water can be significantly reduced, promoting the sustainable use of water resources

3. Water Conservation Sustainability 3 Current Water Issues GLOBAL WATER SCARCITY Water scarcity impacts billions worldwide, with regions facing severe shortages due to climate change, population growth, and misuse of resources. POLLUTION CHALLENGES Water pollution threatens ecosystems and human health, making sustainable access to clean water increasingly difficult.

4. Water Conservation Sustainability 4 Collecting and storing rainwater for reuse helps mitigate water shortages. RAINWATER HARVESTING Using technologies such as drip irrigation and low-flow fixtures can dramatically reduce water consumption in homes and agriculture. WATER-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES Educating communities on water conservation methods fosters sustainable behavior change. PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS Sustainable Practices

5. Benefits of Conservation Water Conservation Sustainability 5 POSITIVE IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS Conserving water helps maintain natural habitats, protect biodiversity, and ensures ecosystems remain stable. This contributes to the overall health of our planet.

6. Water Conservation Sustainability 6 The MEWA introduced the Saudi National Water Strategy 2030, focusing on objectives: (a) ensuring the supply of sufficient and safe drinking water, (b) enhancing water demand management, (c) providing quality wastewater services, (d) safeguarding and optimizing the use of water resources However, desalination is a complex process requiring a high amount of fuel. Looking at the high per capita consumption of Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s highest in the world (263 liters per capita daily), water desalination can negatively impact the environment due to excessive fuel consumption. To mitigate the alarming situation, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture launched the Qatrah program in 2019. The initiative focuses on rationalizing the use of water and aims to reduce consumption by nearly 43% by 2030. With a lack of sufficient natural water resources, Saudi Arabia mainly relies on water desalination to meet its daily needs. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has over 25% global water desalination capacity and fulfills around 70% of its drinking water requirements through the process.

7. Water Conservation Sustainability 7 Challenges and Barriers POLICY AND REGULATION ISSUES Lack of strong policies and regulations often leads to ineffective conservation efforts. Cultural norms and least prioritized issues can hinder the public's willingness to adopt conservation practices. CULTURAL ATTITUDES The government’s vision to conserve water as we firmly believe and endorse that sustainable water is vital for sustainable development. Therefore, we guide and educate our residential and commercial customers to adopt sustainable practices and save water for our future generations.

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9. Strategy Description Example Investment in Infrastructure Modernizing water systems to reduce losses Replacing old pipes in cities Incentives for Water Savings Offering rebates for efficient appliances Tax credits for rainwater systems Research and Innovation Encouraging new technologies for water purification and recycling Developments in desalination technologies Future Outlook 9

10. How to save water: 10 tips for saving water around us 1.Put a brick in your toilet’s water tank . You flush an average of 20 gallons of water a day down the toilet. If you don’t have a high-efficiency toilet, try filling your tank with something that will displace some of that water, such as a brick. 2.Use the right amount of water for each load of laundry . Typically, 15-40 percent of indoor home water use comes from doing laundry. Save water by making sure to adjust the settings on your machine to the proper load size. 3.Pick your washing machine wisely . When considering top-load vs. front-load washers, front-loading washing machines generally use less water. 4.Water plants wisely. Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in the evening, so the water lasts and is not immediately evaporated by the hot sun. 5.Install a low-flow showerhead . With a low-flow showerhead, you can save 15 gallons of water during a 10-minute shower. 10

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12. 12 NEOM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE NEOM is building smart water systems powered by renewable energy, delivering high-quality drinking water and recycled water across its network, while removing wastewater. Smart metering and irrigation, leakage detection, and water quality monitoring will be controlled in real time. NEOM will meet all its water needs through desalination using revolutionary and sustainable technology, which is fully powered by renewable energy. High value chemicals and minerals for use in industry will be extracted from the brine left behind by the desalination process and, in order to protect the marine ecosystem, we are committed to a Fully Integrated Resource recovery Seawater Treatment (FIRRST) – a world first at this scale. 100% of wastewater will be recycled and used for irrigation. We are determined to recover all resources from wastewater and biosolids and harvest cellulose, nutrients, grit and biogas. These will be used for landscaping, agriculture, construction and offset energy needs. ” If we don’t save water today, we will fight for it tomorrow.“

13. Water Conservation Sustainability 13 Seawater Desalination NEOM will innovate desalination processes through revolutionary, sustainable and renewable technology. A vast facility integrated with brine processing; the seawater desalination plant is at the core of this transformation. Based on new high recovery reverse osmosis membrane technology, it aims to supply the entire NEOM region. These innovations will allow for a >60% recovery, and within 10 years, will process up to 1,000,000 m3 of water a day. Brine Processing Plant Potable Water Storage Transmission & Storage Wastewater Plant Resource Recovery NEOM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

14. NEOM CHANGING THE FUTURE OF WATER Building a sustainable future for all. By minimizing water costs, eradicating waste and preventing pollution. This means recycling 100% of wastewater, a net-zero footprint, renewable energy and sea-water mining. Water must stay where it belongs – in the wild. Leading the world in Desalination with no discharge Seawater & brine processing Carbon-neutral technology Smart metering and sensors Leakage and anomaly detection Mineralized water delivery Wastewater processing & energy generation Stormwater capture & flood mitigation 14