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Wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment
Qassim University is committed to ensuring that all community members have reliable access to safe and sufficient water in its all campuses. The 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. In addition, Qassim university demonstrates strong engagement with the community’s water management and water usage where a number of initiatives which addressing water’s issues were established.All sewage water inside the university is recycled and used, the recycled water for irrigation of all green plants around the university. During vacations, the amount of sewage water reduced due to reduced number of campus populations. Therefore, the water recycling facility collecting underground water and recycled it (desalination) and use it again for irrigation of green plants and trees. In addition, for rainfall water, there are several locations (open 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.
The university signed an agreement to establish a joint laboratory in the Abraq Water Innovation Oasis in Rabgh.
Al-Qassim University signed a cooperation agreement with the Saudi Water Authority to establish a joint laboratory at the Abqar Water Innovation Oasis, in order to enhance research, development, and innovation activities in the water sector through the Water Research Community in Riyadh. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties in the Water Innovation Oasis in Rabgh, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, its programs and initiatives, the priorities of “Rashed” in the water sector, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture branch in Al-Qassim, stated thathe research presented at the College of Agriculture and Food’s research forum at Qassim University offers promising ideas and sustainable applications
Eng. Salman Al-Suwaina, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture branch in Al-Qassim, stated: “The research presented at the College of Agriculture and Food’s research forum at Qassim University offers promising ideas and sustainable applications, and the University is an active partner in supporting environmental and developmental initiatives in the region.”
H.E. the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharikh, meets H.E. the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for Research and Innovation, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Malik Al-Malik
H.E. the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharikh, meets H.E. the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for Research and Innovation, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Malik Al-Malik, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting, held at the university’s main campus and attended by university vice-presidents and college deans, aimed to discuss avenues for cooperation and to strengthen partnerships in areas of mutual interest.
The university president meets the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture for Research and Innovation
is Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharikh, meets His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture for Research and Innovation, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Malik Al-Malik, and the accompanying delegation , to discuss ways of cooperation and enhance partnership in areas of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Fahd bin Suleiman Al-Ahmad, the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Waleed bin Saleh Al-Battaeh, and a number of college deans, at the main headquarters in the University City.During the meeting, the areas of cooperation and joint opportunities between the university and the ministry were reviewed, along with discussing support for research and innovation fields, and enhancing integration in the fields of environment, water, and agriculture. In addition, the university’s role, its scientific and research capabilities, and its achievements in these fields were discussed, as well as the competencies, equipment, and specialized laboratories it houses that can be utilized to serve the sector and support its targets.
Report: 524,000 cubic meters of treated water annually are being invested to enhance vegetation cover at Qassim University's campus.
Report: 524,000 cubic meters of treated water annually are being invested to enhance vegetation cover at Qassim University's campus.
Qassim University obtains a patent for a water desalination system using a salt plant.
Qassim University has obtained a patent from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property for its invention of a “system and method for desalinating water using a salt-bearing plant.” This system uses a closed biological system that can convert highly saline water into distilled fresh water. The system operates normally and can produce fresh water in commercial quantities.
The university president signs two contracts worth more than 25 million riyals for water treatment plant and wireless network projects.
His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Dawood, President of the University, signed two contracts to implement several projects with a total value of more than 25 million riyals. The signed contracts included a project to complete the infrastructure for wireless networks, a project to implement buildings for the wastewater treatment plant, and an animal waste treatment plant at the Agricultural Research and Experimentation Station.
The university obtained a patent from the Intellectual Property Authority for inventing a new water desalination system.
Qassim University has obtained a patent from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property for its invention of a “system and method for desalinating water using a salt-bearing plant.” This system uses a closed biological system that can convert highly saline water into distilled fresh water. The system operates normally and can produce fresh water in commercial quantities.
More than 72,000 trees and palm trees and 138,000 square meters of green spaces adorn #Qassim_University, using treated water used for irrigation.
The university organizes the "Geographical Conference on the Environment and Saudi Reserves: Towards Sustainable Development."
His Excellency the University President, Professor Dr. Muhammad bin Fahd Al-Sharakh, sponsored the “Geographical Conference on the Environment and Saudi Reserves: Towards Sustainable Development” . The conference was organized by the University, represented by the College of Languages and Humanities, in partnership with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority, with the participation of several entities. The event was attended by His Excellency the CEO of the Authority, Engineer Muhammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Shalan, and the University’s Vice Presidents at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center on the University Campus.
Qassim University continues to implement its plan to develop vegetation cover at its campuses.
Qassim University launches the 11th phase of the "Green Qassim Land" initiative and the "Let's Make It Green" initiative.
Qassim University launches the 11th phase of the “Green Qassim Land” initiative and the “Let’s Make It Green” initiative.
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