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Sousse Desalination Plant Nears Operation Amidst Testing Phase

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A desalination plant in Sousse, Tunisia, is not yet operational, contrary to recent reports, according to the project director.
  • The project is in its final stages of technical testing to ensure water quality meets required standards before distribution.
  • Officials deny claims of dangerous substances and confirm rigorous checks to guarantee water safety and quality, with an expected operational start soon.

The Sousse seawater desalination plant is nearing completion but has not yet begun producing water for citizens, project director Moncef Ammara clarified. He stated the facility is undergoing final technical tests to verify that the produced water adheres to all necessary quality standards before it can be integrated into the public supply network.

The project is currently in the final phase of technical trials aimed at verifying the conformity of the produced water to the required quality standards before its injection into the network intended for citizens.

โ€” Moncef AmmaraDirector of the Sousse desalination project, clarifying the plant's operational status.

Ammara firmly refuted any information suggesting the presence of hazardous substances or the production of undrinkable water. He emphasized that the plant is subjected to a stringent series of controls designed to ensure both health safety and water quality. The technology employed is specifically adapted to the Mediterranean's salinity, which averages around 40 grams of salt per liter, utilizing the latest international desalination standards to remove impurities and treat high salt levels.

The station is subjected to a series of rigorous controls designed to guarantee health safety and water quality.

โ€” Moncef AmmaraAddressing concerns about water safety and quality.

Project officials expressed optimism about the plant's imminent operational launch. They anticipate it will significantly bolster water resources during the upcoming summer months once all final tests are concluded and all project components are confirmed to be functional. The commissioning of this infrastructure is highly anticipated as a crucial measure to secure the drinking water supply for the Sousse region, particularly during periods of peak demand.

The station was designed according to the latest international standards in desalination.

โ€” Moncef AmmaraDescribing the technology used in the plant.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.