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Sousse seawater plant faces hydrocarbon claims
The Sousse seawater desalination plant company has confirmed that the plant has not yet entered active operation. Currently, it is undergoing final technical tests to ensure water quality in accordance with approved health standards, and no water has been pumped into distribution networks so far. They clarified that the ongoing processes include preliminary treatment of seawater and testing using chemical agents to ensure purity before passing the water through reverse osmosis technology, which is the primary method used for desalination. These statements come after remarks by a deputy in the Regional Councils about the presence of hydrocarbons in the seawater intended for desalination, which sparked controversy. The deputy stated that final analyses revealed the presence of these substances, leading to a delay in the start-up. He also suggested extending the water intake channels away from potential pollution sources. It is worth noting that the Sousse plant is a strategic project aimed at addressing the declining water resources in Tunisia. Its initial production capacity is 50,000 cubic meters per day, with the potential to increase later to 100,000 cubic meters. The project costs are estimated at up to 133 million dinars and include constructing the desalination unit and integrating it into the distribution network.
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