Dabaa SWRO Desalination Plant – 100,000 m³/d - North Coast, EGYPT

Project description

Dabaa seawater RO desalination plant is located in Dabaa city, North coast, EGYPT and developed to supply potable water matching the international water quality standards to approximately 200,000 inhabitants. Developed over an area of ​​40,000 square meters, equivalent to 10 acres, the project includes a seawater intake and three tanks, each with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters, including a tank for brackish water and a tank for desalinated water.

The plant includes a RO desalination unit, complete with electrical control rooms, a pump building for the produced water, a generator and transformer building, and the internal network connecting the project units, which includes the supply of brackish water and the discharge of highly saline water, in addition to administrative buildings.

Project Owner

Egyptian Armed Forces Engineering Authority

Contractor

DESALIA, S.L. - TAM Environmental services

EcoBusiness Scope

‒         Geological Mapping: Conduct field surveys to create surface geology and soil maps.

‒         Marine Ecology Survey: Perform field surveys along the coast to record marine habitats and species.

‒         Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment: Survey flora and fauna to create a habitat classification map.

‒         Flood Hazard Evaluation: Create flood maps and propose protection measures.

‒         Regulatory Review: Verify EIA compliance with all environmental laws (e.g., Law 4/1994).

‒         Pipeline Review: Assess intake and outfall designs for environmentally sound alternatives.

‒         Physical Baseline Data: Collect and map data on landforms, geology, soils, and groundwater.

‒         Brine Dispersion Modeling: Model brine dispersion using Delft tools and local ocean data.

‒         Socio-economic Assessment: Evaluate project effects on local communities and livelihoods.

‒         Air Quality Baseline: Monitor baseline levels for air pollutants and particulate matter.

‒         Seawater Baseline: Analyze seawater to establish baseline quality conditions.

‒         Regulator Engagement: Consult with EEAA to clarify EIA requirements and conditions.

‒         Construction Impact Assessment: Evaluate environmental impacts from excavation and drilling.

‒         EIA Report Preparation: Compile the full EIA report with baseline, impacts, mitigation, and monitoring.

‒         Permit Approval Facilitation: Coordinate with regulators, address comments, and secure final EIA approval.