Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, met with industrialists in the SITE Area, Haroonabad, to brief them on ongoing sewerage treatment and water recycling projects designed to provide industries with a reliable and sustainable water supply.
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Accompanied by a delegation of industrialists, Mayor Wahab visited the SITE Limited Sewerage Treatment Plant, where Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, CEO of Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), explained the technical aspects and progress of the facility.
For the first time in Karachi’s history, a formal process is being implemented to treat wastewater and recycle it specifically for industrial use. The TP-III treatment facility in Mauripur has recently become operational, while the TP-I plant in Haroonabad has undergone complete cleaning and rehabilitation after 25 years. Construction at the TP-I plant behind the SITE Industrial Area is progressing rapidly, with the first phase expected to be completed by December 31.
Under this initial phase, 20 million gallons per day (MGD) of water will undergo secondary-level treatment, and one million gallons per day will be recycled for industrial consumption. The initiative aims to prevent untreated wastewater from entering the sea, thereby protecting marine life and supporting environmental sustainability, in line with international standards and SDGs.
Mayor Wahab highlighted that Karachi’s industries require approximately 150 MGD of water daily. He said the project will contribute significantly toward meeting this demand and could pave the way for Pakistan’s first “Industrial Water Park” if the recycled water system proves successful.
He emphasized that the Pakistan Peoples Party government is committed to ensuring a safe, sustainable, and quality-controlled water supply to Karachi’s industries, viewing the project as a critical step toward industrial growth and long-term economic stability for the city.
