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6. Clean water and sanitation
6.2: Water consumption per person
6.3: Water usage and care
6.5: Water in the community
Providing educational opportunities for local communities to learn about good water management
Utilizing sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus
SDG6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
Qassim University's Commitment to SDG 6: Ensuring Clean Water and Sanitation through Water Conservation and Research
Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for all, recognizing the fundamental importance of access to safe and clean water resources. In Saudi Arabia, addressing water waste and ensuring sustainable water management is essential due to the region's arid climate.
Qassim University acknowledges the significance of SDG 6 and has embarked on initiatives to contribute to water conservation, efficient water use, and research on water resources.
Water Conservation Initiatives:
Qassim University's commitment to SDG 6 is evident through its water conservation initiatives. The university implements measures to reduce water consumption on its campus, such as installing water-efficient fixtures, using recycled water for non-potable purposes, and promoting water-saving behaviors among students and staff.
Research on Water Resources:
The university actively engages in research projects focused on water resources, quality, and management. Qassim University's research contributes to a better understanding of the challenges related to water availability, pollution, and efficient utilization in the region. This research informs policy decisions and promotes sustainable water management practices.
Promotion of Water-Efficient Technologies:
Qassim University promotes the use of water-efficient technologies through its curriculum and research initiatives. The university educates students about innovative technologies that reduce water waste, such as drip irrigation systems and smart water management solutions. This knowledge empowers future professionals to contribute to water conservation efforts.
Awareness Campaigns and Workshops:
The university organizes awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars to educate students, faculty, and the community about the importance of water conservation and responsible water use. These initiatives raise awareness about the finite nature of water resources and the collective responsibility to conserve them.
Partnerships with Water Management Agencies:
Qassim University collaborates with local water management agencies, governmental bodies, and non-governmental organizations to jointly address water-related challenges. These partnerships facilitate knowledge sharing, research collaboration, and the development of strategies to improve water quality and availability.
Research on Water Treatment and Purification:
The university's research efforts extend to water treatment and purification technologies. Qassim University contributes to the development of effective and sustainable methods for treating wastewater, improving water quality, and ensuring that water resources remain safe for consumption and use.
Incorporation of Water Sustainability in Curriculum:
Qassim University integrates the principles of water sustainability into its curriculum. The university offers courses that cover topics such as water management, water quality assessment, and sustainable water use practices. This ensures that students across disciplines develop a comprehensive understanding of water-related challenges and solutions.
Community Engagement for Water Conservation:
The university engages with local communities through outreach programs that promote water conservation. Qassim University collaborates with schools, community centers, and local organizations to raise awareness, provide educational resources, and encourage water-saving behaviors among residents.
Qassim University's dedication to SDG 6 is evident through its holistic approach to addressing water waste, efficient water management, and research on water resources. By implementing water conservation measures, conducting research, promoting water-efficient technologies, raising awareness, fostering partnerships, and integrating water sustainability into education, the university plays a crucial role in ensuring clean water and sanitation in Saudi Arabia.
Through its commitment, Qassim University contributes to safeguarding this essential resource for current and future generations.
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Qassim Water Treatment
Apart from the supplied water treatment plant & pump sta – tion. The sewage treatment plant of average capacity equals to 5250 m3/d & can be extended to a maximum capacity up to 13125 m3/d. It consists mainly of two treatment streams, each stream of 2625 m3/d capacity; using a very convenient treatment method called RBC (Rotating Biological Contractors). The wastewater treatment plant is designed to treat the wastewater that coming from the different facilities inside the university. Suspended solids and biodegradable organic matter are reduced through the treatment system to the acceptable limit for irrigation.
Executive Summary of April 2022
10,354 cubic meters of sewage water were drained into the facilities and buildings of the university city and transported across 21 substations to the main station to be processed triple via the antenna rotation system without any stoppage
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Searching for sustainable solutions for Saudi Arabia
Researchers at Qassim University are using the latest technologies to find sustainable power sources and environmentally friendly water management techniques From turning date palm tree waste into renewable energy to harnessing the power of the sun, Qassim University is on a mission to find sustainable power solutions. Investigating sustainable developments in energy, water and environmental engineering is one of the university’s 10 priorities, set out in its 2020 to 2024 research strategy. Sustainable technologies are crucial in Saudi Arabia, where wastewater, municipal and construction waste and air pollution pose environmental threats. The Saudi Vision 2030 has set a target to power half the country with renewable resources by 2030. Qassim University is working on a host of solutions, from sludge management and waste recycling to sea and groundwater desalination. One notable project, led by Professor Sulaiman Alyahya, is examining how this waste from date palm trees can be transformed into renewable energy. The central Al-Qassim province has more than 8 million date palm trees. The trees produce a large amount of agricultural waste including dry leaves, stems and seeds. “A quarter of the date palm is waste and many of the farmers burn that waste, which of course produces CO2 emissions and harms the environment,” says Alyahya. “We are really concentrating on how to convert this waste to energy.” An international group of researchers, including scientists from Iowa State University, is investigating how the latest technologies can turn the waste into renewable energy forms like biomass, bio-oil and biogas. The researchers are using the new technique of autothermal pyrolysis, developed by Iowa State University’s Bioeconomy Institute. The process is simpler and cheaper than conventional pyrolysis and does not require an external energy source. “If we achieve this goal to convert the waste of date palms into energy, Saudi Arabia will have a reduction of almost 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions,” says Alyahya. “We will stop burning the waste of agriculture and at the same time create richer products.” Solar power research is another focus for Qassim University. Dr Muhannad Alaraj, an assistant professor in the university’s Department of Electrical Engineering, is exploring how photovoltaic panels can transform light into power. “We are investigating the economic effectiveness of PV panels in the Al-Qassim region. We’re also studying the effect and forecasting for those PV panels and we currently have a small PV system from which we are collecting the data,” says Alaraj. “We have to consider the weather conditions and meteorological parameters. This is really important because in our region we have mostly sunny days, but sometimes there are sandstorms or clouds. We are trying to see the effect of this weather on PV panels. This will be really helpful to build a model to predict or estimate how much power or energy we will get from this PV panel each day.” As one of the world’s most water-scarce nations, Saudi Arabia also needs innovative ideas for renewable water sources. Dr Saleem AlSaleem, from the College of Engineering, is working on water and wastewater treatment, such as greywater treatment and using solar energy to treat saline water. His team is also developing solutions for solid waste management and tackling noise pollution. AlSaleem is a member of the university’s Sustainable Development Centre, which oversees Qassim’s progress in its sustainability initiatives. The centre runs four greening projects, focusing on the curriculum, the campus, research and the university as an organisation. AlSaleem and his colleagues say collaborating within and outside the university is important for a successful research project. Qassim’s scientific research deanship has launched a number of international cooporation grants and encourages faculty members to apply. “We can improve our work by encouraging collaboration,” says AlSaleem. “I am working with water companies and municipalities inside Saudi Arabia, and we also collaborate with researchers outside the country. For example, I am working with one professor in Malaysia and another in Italy.” The university’s future research into sustainable developments will be boosted by a recently announced research chair for artificial intelligence. The chair will fund studies into AI across the university, including in agriculture and engineering. “I’m currently working with five teams to see the role artificial intelligence can play in agriculture and renewable energy,” says Alyahya.
Network Water Quality Conference in Buraidah continues its activities
The Network Water Quality Conference continued its activities today, at the King Khalid Cultural Center in Buraidah, where three dialogue sessions were held that included 8 working papers. The first session, chaired by the Vice President of Qassim University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Ahmed Al-Turki, discussed three working papers on the first of which came under the title “Quality of groundwater” by Dr. Hussein Al-Ajmi Groundwater, where he explained that it constitutes approximately 98% of fresh water and constitutes almost 60% of the sources of drinking water supply projects in the Kingdom, while the second paper was entitled “Plastic pipes used for drinking water in networks and homes” in which Engineer Turki Al-Shahrani talked about the advantages of plastic pipes and that they Environmentally friendly, while Dr. Ahmed Al-Arifi presented the third paper entitled “Desalination Industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” in which he touched on the water challenges facing the Kingdom and the history of the desalination industry and some statistics locally and globally. The second session, chaired by the Director General of the Water Regulation Department at the Ministry, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Shuaibi, discussed three working papers, the first of which dealt with “Promising desalination methods” presented by Dr. Ibrahim Al-Mutaz, in which he explained that there are techniques still in the process of experimentation such as desalination by the process of humidification, dehumidification, desalination by freezing method and others, and the second paper discussed the topic of “Optimal design of water purification plants to reduce waste from wastewater” by Dr. Mohammed Heikal, in which he explained that water purification plants produce daily quantities of The third paper was entitled “Specifications of transported water and its impact on the shelf life of transport systems and their reflection on the quality of water arriving to the consumer” presented by Dr. Saud bin Murshid, in which he highlighted the operational technical specifications applied to the transport systems of sweet water in the Kingdom. The third session, chaired by Dr. Bader Al-Baridi, former Director of Studies and Designs Department at the General Directorate of Water in Qassim, dealt with two working papers, the first of which discussed the topic of “Protection of buried carbon iron pipes used in the transport of water from corrosion”, in which Eng. Hamad Ababtain spoke about the importance of protecting carbon iron pipes because it is the nerve of the project to continue serving as long as possible, while the second and last paper in this session was presented by Dr. Ali Al-Hamza entitled “Monitoring of organic and inorganic pollutants in the water produced.” From the plants of the Saline Water Desalination Corporation” in which he pointed out that the World Health Organization’s standard specifications for drinking water showed the results that organic and inorganic pollutants in the water produced from desalination plants are within the limits allowed by the World Health Organization.
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