Mafraq’s existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) utilizes stabilization ponds for wastewater treatment on a 37-hectare (ha) site. The plant began operation in 1988 and has consistently failed to meet Jordanian standards for stream (wadi) discharge.  Equipment is seriously deteriorated, and inflowing sewage exceeds design capacity. USAID supported and funded the construction the wastewater treatment plant to upgrade the plant to a capacity of 6,550 m³ per day through simple, low-tech improvements.

During construction, it was noticed that the flow received by the plant was lower than expected. In response to this, the existing main sewer line delivering raw sewage from Mafraq City to the plant was inspected and found to be deteriorated and 80 percent clogged.  To prevent wastewater from penetrating into the ground and posing an environmental hazard, it was ultimately recommended to replace the sewage line.

Affiliates:

USAID

Locations:

Mafraq, Jordan

Clients:

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Contractor:

Veolia Water System

Scope of Work:

Supply pipes, valves, mechanical screens, slide gates/sluice gates, switchgears and electrical panels.