Bids invited for treatment of Wadi Dayqah Dam water for potable use

Bids invited for treatment of Wadi Dayqah Dam water for potable use

Nama Water Services has floated a tender for setting up a water treatment plant at the dam in partnership with relevant government entities.Muscat – One of the largest dams in the Arabian peninsula, Wadi Dayqah Dam in Quriyat provides critical water supply to the villages downstream, essentially for farming. Now, Nama Water Services is planning to treat the dam water for potable use.

Towards this end, Nama Water Services has floated a tender for setting up a water treatment plant at the dam in partnership with relevant government entities.

The project aims to enhance water security and ensure the sustainability of potable water services for Nama subscribers. Prospective contractors have investigated the project site through dedicated visits to prepare tender bids.

Commenting on the project, Abdullah bin Mohammed al Naimi, Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer at Nama Water Services, said, “It will transform water security in the region by unlocking the full potential of Wadi Dayqah Dam.”

Naimi confirmed that the upcoming water treatment station will employ cutting-edge technology and global best practices to transform dam water into a safe and reliable source of water.

In response to a question about the difference between dam water and seawater treatment, Naimi explained, “Dam water has much