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Express Tribune
18-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Water filtration plants to be transferred to PSPC
The Punjab government has decided to transfer all existing water filtration plants in the Rawalpindi division to the Punjab Saaf Pani Company to ensure the provision of clean drinking water according to health standards. New filtration plants will also be installed in areas currently without such facilities. Consultation between the Rawalpindi administration and the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has been finalised. WASA will present a comprehensive report on existing and proposed filtration plants to the commissioner. At present, WASA Rawalpindi manages 127 water filtration plants within the city. In a recent meeting chaired by Commissioner Aamir Khattak and WASA MD Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, the focus was on ensuring all filtration units remain in working condition. According to sources, water filtration systems in five cities across Punjab, including Rawalpindi, will be fully transferred to the Punjab Saaf Pani Company. The company will also expand the number of plants and enforce strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including routine inspections, timely filter replacements, and machinery maintenance through an internal monitoring system.
Express Tribune
22-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Punjab's filtration plants earn carbon credits
Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to secure carbon credits in the water sector, with the Punjab Saaf Pani Company set to receive Rs400 million annually for reducing carbon emissions through its water filtration initiative. The Punjab Saaf Pani Authority has installed over 1,000 water filtration plants across the province, significantly cutting air pollution and carbon emissions. Punjab Saaf Pani Authority CEO Syed Zahid Aziz said international organizations under the United Nations grant carbon credits for emission reduction efforts. Developed countries, bound by emission limits, provide funding for projects that help lower global carbon footprints. Although Pakistan contributes minimally to global carbon emissions, it is among the nations most affected by pollution. In response, the government has taken proactive measures to curb emissions. Following the installation of filtration plants, Korean and German experts independently assessed the project, verifying its impact before it was registered with the global organization "Verra," which certifies carbon reduction claims. The project met 14 key conditions for approval. Aziz expressed optimism that by May, the carbon savings will be auctioned, generating Rs400 million annually. These funds will not only strengthen Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves but will also support the expansion of clean drinking water services. He explained that the project's carbon reduction impact is linked to two key factors. First, the availability of filtered water has reduced the need for boiling, lowering the use of traditional and fossil fuels. As a result, international organisations have recognised the Punjab Saaf Pani Authority's contribution to cutting thousands of tons of carbon emissions.
