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Sharjah rationalises consumption of water in Emirati homes in Mughaider area
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Sharjah rationalises consumption of water in Emirati homes in Mughaider area

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • Sharjah's water authority is installing conservation devices in 2,000 homes in the Mughaider suburb.
  • This initiative aims to reduce water consumption, building on previous successes that saw a 59% reduction in Al Rahmaniyah suburb.
  • The program plans to install over 750,000 devices in 45,000 homes across Sharjah to promote water conservation.

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched a water conservation initiative in the Mughaider suburb, targeting approximately 2,000 homes. The program involves installing water-saving tools and devices, aiming to curb consumption in Emirati households.

The initiative was launched in implementation of the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

— Majid Haremel Al ShamsiExecutive Director of Institutional Support at SEWA, explaining the initiative's foundation.

This effort builds on the success of a similar initiative in Al Rahmaniyah suburb, where the installation of over 14,000 conservation devices led to a significant reduction in water usage, reportedly up to 59%. SEWA's Executive Director of Institutional Support, Majid Haremel Al Shamsi, confirmed that the project aligns with the vision of Sharjah's Ruler, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.

The authority plans to extend this initiative across various cities and regions of Sharjah, with a goal of installing more than 750,000 water conservation devices in over 45,000 homes. Specialized technical teams are being deployed to ensure the timely and efficient completion of the installations. SEWA is also conducting public awareness campaigns through mobile platforms and media materials to educate residents on conservation practices and the benefits of the installed devices.

SEWA provided a mobile platform in shopping centres, in addition to a number of events and media material to raise awareness of the importance of the initiative and how to benefit from it.

— Rashid Al MarzouqiDirector of the Media and Communication Department at SEWA, detailing public outreach efforts.

To ensure effective implementation, SEWA has established a detailed mechanism involving database management, budget allocation, scheduling, and task distribution. The process includes obtaining homeowner approval, conducting installations according to best specifications, measuring customer satisfaction, and preparing final reports to assess the initiative's impact and achieved savings. Citizens are urged to cooperate with SEWA technicians and to report any leaks in their home connections.

Citizens to participate in this initiative and cooperate with specialised technicians from SEWA, in case of contacting them to install water-saving devices for free in homes.

— Rashid Al MarzouqiDirector of the Media and Communication Department at SEWA, calling for public cooperation.
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