Karachi to Recycle Wastewater for Factories

The Karachi Industrial Water Park (TP-1) has been officially opened to treat municipal wastewater for use by local factories, helping preserve freshwater supplies for residents. The project is designed to provide up to 100 million gallons of recycled water daily once both phases are finished. In Phase I, industries will receive 35 MGD of treated wastewater.

Phase II will add an additional 65 MGD, with completion expected within six months of the inauguration. Groundbreaking for the second phase took place concurrently with the inauguration ceremony. Once completed, TP-1 is projected to supply up to 100 MGD of recycled industrial process water by 2027, reducing businesses' reliance on freshwater sources.

By substituting freshwater with recycled water for industrial applications, the project aims to free up more water for drinking and household consumption. It will also transform municipal wastewater into a usable resource instead of wasting it. The Sindh government is spearheading the initiative in collaboration with public and private sector partners.

The water park is part of a larger strategy to enhance Karachi's long-term water security, promote sustainable urban development, and safeguard the environment. The recycled supply is strictly for industrial use, not for drinking purposes.