Madinah: As part of its operational plan for the first Madinah visit during the 1447 AH Hajj season, the National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it is ready to provide its services to pilgrims. The plan aims to distribute over 627,000 cubic meters of water each day. The company has confirmed that more than 1,200 employees from its technical, engineering, and administrative teams are ready to oversee operational activities. It has also noted that the operational plans for daily drinking water distribution include continuous pumping at the Prophet's Mosque and religious sites.

According to Saudi Press Agency, NWC explained that the plan includes conducting laboratory tests to ensure water quality and compliance with approved specifications and standards. These tests are carried out at a rate of 818 per day, covering water networks, reservoirs, and pilgrims' accommodation. They are performed by teams at the central laboratory and in fully equipped mobile laboratories.

The company emphasized that operational management in Madinah is carried out through digital transformation, which enhances supply stability and improves the efficiency of the water network via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at the Operational Control Centre (OCC). This enables specialists to monitor the service in real time and ensure its continuity and high quality.

NWC noted that its preparations for the season included performing 100% of the necessary preventive maintenance on water and wastewater systems and deploying 56 emergency teams throughout the Hajj season. Of these, 51 are on duty 24 hours a day in Madinah districts to receive and address reports directly, while five teams are stationed in the central area. The company affirmed its commitment to continuing to provide sustainable, high-quality water services that meet the highest standards and contribute to serving the residents and visitors of Madinah to the fullest extent.