Dr. Sayed Ismail, Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, conducted a comprehensive inspection tour of Cairo’s drinking water and wastewater facilities. The tour included Mostorod Water Purification Plant, El-Amiriya Pumping Station, and Al-Baraka Treatment Plant, accompanied by senior officials from the ministry.
Drinking Water Sector Developments
At Mostorod Water Purification Plant, Dr. Ismail held a meeting to review the investment plan for drinking water projects in Cairo. Officials from the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater, the Regulatory Agency for Water and Consumer Protection, and the Executive Organization for Drinking Water and Wastewater attended.
Key highlights of the meeting:
- Cairo Water Company serves around 20 million residents through 11 purification plants with a total design capacity of 6.11 million m³/day.
- Plans for upgrading water infrastructure until 2050.
- Ongoing renewal projects under Cairo Water Company’s jurisdiction.
- Reusing filter backwash water at Mostorod to maximize efficiency.
Following the meeting, Dr. Ismail toured Mostorod’s intake facility, sedimentation tanks, filters, and chemical laboratory. He emphasized water quality control, rapid response to complaints, and better network coverage.
The delegation also reviewed customer service operations and inspected different metering systems. The deputy minister stressed continuous monitoring, regular reporting, and workforce training for improved performance.
Wastewater Infrastructure Review
Dr. Ismail then visited El-Amiriya Pumping Station and Al-Baraka Treatment Plant to assess Cairo’s wastewater projects and facility upgrades.
Meeting highlights:
- Cairo Wastewater Company operates 10 treatment plants with a total capacity of 13 million m³/day, serving 20 million residents.
- Investment plans and rehabilitation projects for the city’s wastewater infrastructure.
- Current and future wastewater treatment capacities until 2050.
At El-Amiriya Pumping Station, the delegation inspected:
- TPS1, consisting of 8 pumps, each with a 311,000 m³/day capacity, totaling 2.5 million m³/day.
- TPS2, under testing, with 6 pumps totaling 1.9 million m³/day.
- Generators and storage facilities.
Dr. Ismail emphasized:
- Regular maintenance and local manufacturing to maintain assets.
- Expanding training programs to enhance staff expertise.
- Maximizing operational capacity to meet future demand.
The deputy minister reiterated Egypt’s commitment to improving water and wastewater services, ensuring sustainable operations and efficient resource management.
