RIYADH: As the Global Water Expo comes to an end today in Riyadh, a group of core messages was highlighted during the three-day exhibition, including the critical urgency for sustainable management methods.
Both global and local participants at the expo introduced recycling technologies, as water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges for Saudi Arabia.
“Wastewater is made up of water, energy, mineral and nutrient resources that can be treated, separated and safely reused across a wide range of applications — including mitigation of water scarcity. Yet, the majority of wastewater around the world is discharged into the environment — and without proper treatment, posing serious risks to both public health and natural ecosystems,” said Nicholas Burnett, head of water recycling at Enowa.
Additionally, Burnett praised Saudi Arabia’s dedicated efforts in water systems and how it manages its operations.
“Forward-thinking countries can leverage modern wastewater technologies to secure water supplies, reducing pressure on freshwater sources and minimizing environmental impact — a shift that we are seeing in practice in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
