As part of a two-day training workshop on "Environment & Social Considerations in Wastewater Reuse and Treatment Options/Technologies," Municipal Officers and Chief Officers from 16 partner MCs of the Punjab Cities Program and E&S consultants and design engineers of lead consultancy firms of Pakistan had the opportunity to visit the Wastewater and Surface Water Treatment Plants at WASA (Water and Sanitation Agency) and NIBGE (National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering) Faisalabad.
During this field study, participants received informative briefings on various aspects of the facilities from WASA Faisalabad and NIBGE. Mr. Hammad Afzal, the Director Construction, briefed them through the site of the Chokera Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), providing insights into its design and operation while Dr. Roohan Javed, Director Water Resource WASA Faisalabad provided insight about the Surface Water Treatment plant at Sukh Branch Canal, Faisalabad which is an innovative project of one of its own kind in Pakistan.
At NIBGE, Dr. M. Afzal, Deputy Chief Scientist, Soil and Environmental Biotechnology Division, shared in-depth details about the innovative Floating Wetlands and wastewater treatment through bioremediation which showcased a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment and the ecological benefits it offers.
Participants applauded this field study organized by PMDFC and requested to continue it in future too.
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