Installation of 05 Decentralized Waste Water Treatment Plant at Rawalpindi Schools

Sponsoring Agency: UNICEF
Executing Agency: Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC)
Approved Project Cost:  Rs. 77.4 Million
Completion Period:  3 Months
Beneficiary Areas: 02 - UC 13 
02 - UC 23 
01 - UC 45
Benefitting Population: 50,000 people approx (7000+ Children)
Ultimate Disposal: Parks, Green belts, Plantations, School Grounds
Treatment Capacity: 12.5 m3/day per unit
Technology: Hybrid Mechanical-biological Treatment System
Solar Integration: Solar powered off-grid energy independence
Utility Provisioning: Dedicated water and electricity connections established 
Testing & Monitoring: Regular sampling for BOD, COD, TSS, and pathogen reduction 
Population Served: Approx 10,000 people per site

Project Execution:

 

  • The DWWTPs are designed to treat wastewater on-site, Each treatment plant operates on approximately 5.5 kW of electricity, provided primarily through integrated solar panels
  • With phased implementation, starting in high-need schools identified by PMDFC, this project promises both immediate and long-term benefits for Rawalpindi’s educational institutions and surrounding communities.
  • This setup ensures energy independence, lowers operational costs, and aligns with Pakistan's commitment to sustainable urban infrastructure. The project combines affordability with practicality, providing a scalable solution for educational institutions facing inadequate sanitation facilities.
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ADVANTAGES

   
Advantage
  • Promoting climate-resilient sanitation solutions

  • Reducing groundwater contamination and waterborne diseases

  • Advancing SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)

  • Demonstrating scalable models for decentralized wastewater treatment in rural and peri-urban population of Pakistan