SRM-TTA: A Desalination Facility Launched in Jebha
New Integrated Seawater Desalination Plant Launched in Jebha, Morocco
On Friday, the Regional Multi-Service Company of Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima (SRM-TTA) inaugurated a new integrated seawater desalination station in Jebha, located in the Chefchaouen province. The project, which required an investment of approximately 13 million dirhams, aims to bolster the supply of drinking water for around 14,500 residents in the municipalities of Jebha and Amter.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the governor of Chefchaouen province, Zakaria Hachlaf, as well as representatives from local authorities, elected officials, and institutional partners. This event coincided with the celebration of the 51st anniversary of the Glorious Green March and the first anniversary of the Unity Festival.
An Investment of 13 Million Dirhams to Strengthen Water Supply
Funded by the Ministry of the Interior and executed under the delegated management of SRM-TTA, this project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s water security and diversify sources of drinking water supply.
In a statement to the MAP, Younes Hajjaj, the Deputy General Director in charge of operations at SRM-TTA, noted that this new facility will improve water supply conditions for the populations of Jebha and Amter, while also reinforcing local capacities for potable water production.
The station has a daily production capacity of approximately 864 cubic meters of desalinated water, equating to a flow rate of 10 liters per second. This should benefit nearly 14,500 individuals in the affected municipalities.
Reverse Osmosis Technology for Potable Water Production
The project involves the installation of a compact desalination station that utilizes reverse osmosis technology. It will also be equipped with a borehole that offers a flow rate of 24.3 liters per second, along with the construction of pipelines for the transport of raw and treated water.
Additionally, the works included the establishment of ancillary structures and the connection of the station to the power grid through a dedicated transformer.
Water treatment involves several successive stages, including filtration and pre-treatment, reverse osmosis, remineralization, and final disinfection. This comprehensive process aims to ensure that the water meets the required quality standards for human consumption.
Water Security at the Heart of Regional Priorities
The commissioning of this infrastructure is expected to contribute to reducing the risks of distribution disruptions and improving the reliability of the service, particularly during peak demand periods. It will also help diversify the resources mobilized to meet the needs of the population in the Chefchaouen province.
This initiative aligns with the Royal High Guidelines concerning the mobilization of water resources and the acceleration of investments aimed at addressing water stress and the impacts of climate change.
Moreover, it is part of the objectives outlined in the National Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program (PNAEPI) 2020-2027, which emphasizes the utilization of unconventional water resources, including desalination.
Through this project, the SRM-TTA continues to enhance hydraulic infrastructure and improve local services. The new station in Jebha represents an additional asset in the effort to secure the supply of drinking water and support local development within the Chefchaouen province.
