Environment Min. Signs Contract to Establish Unit for Monitoring Water
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has signed a contract with a leading company, reported Saudi Press Agency. It aims to establish a unit for monitoring water sources, including groundwater and surface water, and their uses.
Focus on Automation and Data Access
This initiative focuses on automating tasks and speeding up data access. It aims to integrate all current and future systems related to water resource regulation, both within and outside the ministry.
Performance Indicators for Water Governance
The regulation and monitoring unit will provide performance indicators. These will assist in water system governance. There will also be performance indicators for water source codes. This will help with organizing and automating work.
Strategies for Water Resource Conservation
Moreover, the unit is a significant aid in decision-making and setting strategies for conserving groundwater and surface water resources. Therefore, it ensures their sustainability for all activities.
Technological Integration in Water Management
The unit will connect everything related to managing water resources to be used through multiple electronic systems. This includes the “Hafiz” platform, which analyzes data from drilling equipment trackers and water consumption meters.
Comprehensive Monitoring and Regulation
The unit encompasses a computer program for water rationing, monitoring water levels in observation wells, and tracking reservoir levels and volumes.
Permanent Monitoring and License Issuance
The unit also provides ongoing monitoring of issuing licenses for groundwater and surface water sources and usage. It oversees financial transactions, tariffs, violation detection, and performance indicators across various regions and purposes.
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