Implementation of the greywater system in mosques using natural-based solutions in Jordan

Implementation of the greywater system in mosques using natural-based solutions in Jordan

Doner

Sipec Foundation, Italy University of Brescia, Italy

Partners

Local municipality local directorate of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs Mosque committee local key people

Durations

12 Months

Launching date

November 2022

Status

On Going

Program Goal

Establishment of a relationship of mutual collaboration between the University of Brescia–CeTAmb, CAN and Sipec to promote projects for greywater treatment within urban settings in Jordan

Program Activities

  • A detailed analysis of the suitability of Nature-based Solutions for greywater treatment has been investigated as a living lab in Abdullah Al-Azab Mosque, Az-zarqa in Jordan.
  • A horizontal flow constructed wetland (HFCW) was innovatively designed and implemented using local materials and expertise.
  • Four months of operation, monitoring, and evaluation have been done, followed by publishing a scientific paper.
  • Building capacity of and raising awareness activities that targeted about 1100 local citizen.

About Us

The Climate Action Association (CAN) is a nonprofit Jordanian environmental NGO that was established with national no: (2013012200016) according to the Societies’ law No (51) of 2008 and its amendments on 16th April 2013. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Environment. It is based in Amman, Jordan.

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