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SAFI Water Reuse Station
Project overview
Across the Middle East, water supply traditionally relies on desalination or borehole extraction, and water reuse is generally limited to irrigation. In Ajman, growing industrial and commercial activities required a more dependable and sustainable source of non‑drinking water.
To meet this need, the Government of Ajman partnered with BESIX to introduce a new model of water reuse that extends far beyond landscaping applications. The SAFI station sources tertiary treated wastewater from the Ajman Sewage Treatment Plant and further treats it to produce high‑quality water suitable for demanding industrial processes.
Fully funded by private capital, the facility operates on a cost‑recovery basis, offering both an environmental and economic benefit for the Emirate.
Scope of the works
BESIX established and operates the SAFI Water Reuse Station through a long‑term public‑private partnership. The facility applies micro‑filtration and reverse osmosis to produce polished water 24/7, meeting stringent quality parameters such as very low total dissolved solids (TDS).
Distribution is facilitated through a dedicated tanker filling area, designed to serve up to 12 vehicles simultaneously. Operations and maintenance are carried out entirely by SAFI’s in‑house team, supported by ISO 9001‑certified management systems and robust preventive maintenance routines. As a result, the plant consistently achieves around 96% availability, making it a dependable resource for industries requiring reliable, low‑salinity water.
Key highlights
Selling capacity of 10,000 m³/day
Average 96% plant availability
Awarded Best Water Reuse Project by Global Water Intelligence (2012)
National Winner at the MEED Project Awards 2018 – Water Project of the Year
Fully private‑capital funded project
High‑quality water used by district cooling plants, ready‑mix factories, hydro‑testing facilities and more
Reduction of industrial borehole use and sea discharge
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