​yesterday monday, march 17, 2025, the saudi water authority (swa) and the national water company (nwc) signed an agreement for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of 16 water purification plants to purify the water coming from wells of the central cluster's governorates, towns, and villages. engineer abdullah bin ibrahim al-abdul karim, swa president and dr. fuad bin ahmed alshikhmubarak, nwc, ceo attended the signing ceremony. the agreement, signed by engineer tariq bin ghassan al-ghaffari, vice president for water research and promising technologies, swa and engineer mansour bin mohammed abu thunain, executive vice president for projects, nwc, aims to enhance water security, provide new sources of drinking water, develop environmentally friendly groundwater desalination technologies with high efficiency rates, and meet the increasing demand rates in the governorates of the central cluster by providing decentralized production capacities of more than 18,000 cubic meters per day. the agreement also aims to maximize the engineering and technical expertise and capabilities of the swa staff, and apply the latest technologies and innovations in cooperation with international equipment manufacturers to ensure the achievement of the highest levels of operational efficiency and sustainability.the agreement stems from swa's expertise in the design and construction of water plants, and as part of its efforts to develop sustainable solutions for water resources management, as the new plants will be designed with various production capacities, contributing to the provision of high quality drinking water to more than 80,000 beneficiaries in the region.the project also includes the establishment of integrated water treatment and distribution facilities to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality, in an important step to improve the reliability of water supply in areas facing resource challenges and improve the level of basic services, in addition to supporting the efforts of the water system to develop water infrastructure and ensure its sustainability, and swa's commitment to provide innovative solutions to meet water challenges in accordance with the best international standards, utilizing its engineering and technical capabilities, and within its strategic objectives to achieve integrated water resources management, enhance the sustainability of the sector in the kingdom, and increase the efficiency of its infrastructure.​

​the national water company (nwc) stressed the need to verify water meters through its digital channels before march 15, 2025. nwc indicated that failure to verify information will result in the suspension of additional services such as requests and reports raising, up to the suspension of water service.the company indicated that it has harnessed all its official channels to implement water meter verification requests, noting that it has dedicated a web page on its official website that includes a guide and answers to frequently asked questions (faq) about verificating the information of water service meters. this is part of the initiative to verify meters information and link them to the national identity or residence of the actual beneficiary, which will allow customers to fully benefit from water services and upgrade reliability of the meters.nwc called upon its customers who have not verified the water meter information present in their properties to take advantage of the deadline, at the end of which additional services will be stopped and no request, service or complaint will be completed for the beneficiary, pointing out that the last measures resulting from the lack of verification is to disconnect service from the meter until verification and linkage of its information with nwc. the company explained that the verification of the meter information allows the actual beneficiary to request services, follow their status through digital channels, and receive the bills and sms related to their meter. beneficiaries can also know the details of their respective account, follow their consumption and receive notifications in case it increases. nwc pointed out that the verification of the water service meter guarantees the rights of everyone, whether owner or tenant, and that after the end or termination of the lease contract for properties that have independent meters, the water meter returns in the name of the owner, but if the property is in several housing units, the owners must form an owners' association and appoint a representative to verify the meter. the company indicated that if there is a group of tenants in one property with a common meter, the meter remains linked to the owner of the property, and if the meter is in the name of a deceased person, the legal agent of the heirs must verify the meter information by adding the account and attaching the legal power of attorney.​

the national water company (nwc), represented by its central cluster, announced the completion of three water and sanitation projects in the governorates of al-kharj and al-sulayel in the riyadh region. the total cost is more than 210 million saudi riyals, including the construction of lines and networks with a length of more than 119 kilometers. this is part of the company's plans to strengthen the infrastructure in the water and environmental services sector and expand the coverage of services provided to customers.in al-kharj governorate, the company implemented phase 6 of the sewage lines and networks with lengths exceeding 47.5 kilometers, in addition to the expansion of the lifting station with a capacity of more than 57,000 cubic meters per day. this will contribute to serving the districts of al-worood, al-fursan, al-aaliya, and al-asamiya, at a total cost of more than 131 million saudi riyals.nwc also completed the implementation of 8 water networks on existing lines and connecting them to desalinated water lines with a total length of nearly 3 kilometers to serve the districts of al-jawhara, al-muhammadiyah, al-hanakia, al-munifiya, al-nasifah, east al-nasifah, al-rashdan, al-slamiya, maqboula, rafi'a, north rafi'a, al-faiha'a and bad'a bin arfaj at a total cost of more than 4. 4 million saudi riyals.in al sulayel governorate, the national water company implemented phase 1 of the sewage networks with a length of about 68.5 kilometers, in addition to the construction of a lifting station with a capacity of about 30,000 cubic meters per day, at a total cost of about 75 million saudi riyals.nwc explained that these projects are part of its ongoing efforts to improve the water distribution system, eliminate environmental impact, and achieve water security and environmental balance. the company emphasize its commitment to continue implementing its strategic plans to improve the operational efficiency of the water and environment sectors according to the highest standards of quality and performance in order to achieve the goals of the kingdom's vision 2030.

the national water ​company “nwc continues to implement its operational plans prepared for the holy month of ramadan 1446h. it has distributed more than 15.8 million cubic meters of water in makkah and madinah in the first ten days of the holy month and pumped for 24 hours continuously for the two holy mosques and the central areas.the company explained that it has prepared an operational plan for water management and distribution at an early stage with a strategic and operational water storage of about 10 million cubic meters in makkah and madinah to ensure continuous water pumping and provide the necessary water to the population and guests and visitors to the two holy mosques.the company also stated the operational plan in makkah and madinah was characterized by the smooth running and full readiness of employees working around the clock in all service points and operation and maintenance centers spread over large areas to ensure services during the holy month. nwc has also equipped its field teams with modern equipment and machinery to deal with emergencies and technical malfunctions, and prepared the service stations and their equipment in makkah and madinah to receive customer requests and meet their needs.to ensure water quality, the company conducts laboratory tests during the holy month of ramadan. nwc stated that it conducted more than 23,000 laboratory tests in makkah and madinah during the first ten days of the holy month of ramadan to ensure the quality of water and its compliance with international specifications and standards.the company pointed out that it receives customer inquiries and requests through its e-branch and the unified contact number 8004411110 for water services in all regions of the kingdom 24/7 to receive reports and forward them to maintenance teams that work around the clock to ensure that inquiries are answered and the required services are provided.​

​the national water company (nwc), represented by its central cluster, revealed that it has recently completed the implementation of sewerage million saudi riyals, as part of the company's ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plans to create infrastructure in both the water and environmental services sectors, and in line with its initiatives to expand coverage, improve operational efficiency, and in line with the urban and architectural growth witnessed in the capital.the company pointed out that the sewerage project in al-narjes district targeted the implementation of lines and networks with lengths of more than 297 km, in addition to the implementation of a lifting station with a capacity of 55,000 cubic meters per day, to provide sewerage services to beneficiaries through home connections to eliminate environmental damage and address visual distortions for more than 198,000 beneficiaries of the district's population.nwc called upon its customers in the district to apply for the service connection and upload the required documents through its official channels, whether through the nwc mobile app or its e-branch (e.nwc.com.sa). the company stated that it continues to accelerate the implementation of many of its initiatives related to vital infrastructure projects on time and with high quality, in order to keep pace with their performance indicators, improve the level of services provided, and achieve the objectives of this important vital sector.