The National Water Company pumps 828,000 cubic meters of water to Arafat during Hajj
The National Water Company announced the success of its operational and field plan during the Day of Arafah in the 1447 AH Hajj season, during which the company distributed and pumped more than 828,000 cubic meters of potable water in the holy sites of Arafat and Makkah. These exceptional efforts ensured the fulfillment of all the needs of the millions of pilgrims, within an integrated system of digital services and advanced infrastructure that guarantees uninterrupted pumping according to the highest international quality standards.
National Water Company's leadership in developing the infrastructure of the Holy Sites
These operational successes are built upon a massive water infrastructure that Saudi Arabia has successfully developed over the past decades. The National Water Company a sophisticated water network exceeding 5,700 kilometers in length in Makkah and the Holy Sites, complemented by more than 4,000 kilometers of environmental and wastewater networks. This historic expansion reflects the scale of the government's generous investments to facilitate the Hajj pilgrimage and make it safer and more comfortable. Water management in the Holy Sites has transformed from reliance on traditional methods to smart networks managed by the latest digital technologies and intelligent control centers.
Intensive laboratory tests to ensure the safety of pilgrims
The efforts of the national workforce were not limited to continuous pumping; they were accompanied by rigorous health monitoring to ensure water safety and quality. The company's environmental and laboratory teams intensified their fieldwork on the Day of Arafah, conducting approximately 4,978 precise laboratory tests using their mobile laboratories equipped with the latest technologies. This step was taken to ensure the water's complete compliance with approved international health standards and to prevent any contamination that could affect the health of pilgrims, highlighting the Kingdom's pivotal role in providing a globally exemplary health and environmental model for managing large crowds.
The regional and international impact of successful water plans during Hajj
The success of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its water and environment sector, in managing this annual million-person event sends a powerful message to the international community about its exceptional ability to manage logistical crises and provide water, food, and health security for more than two million people in a limited geographical area and in record time. The operational stability witnessed at the Holy Sites without any significant disruptions reflects the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the quality of services provided to pilgrims, and reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a regional and international leader in organizing and managing major events and protecting the environment and public health. Field and engineering teams maintain their maximum readiness around the clock to respond to any emergencies and ensure the continuity of services until the successful conclusion of the Hajj season.
