Sharjah: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the examination of 19,000 water samples in 2025 to ensure compliance with World Health Organisation standards across various areas and stations. 11,842 samples were tested in the main laboratory, with an additional 7,240 samples examined in the laboratories of water and desalination stations.
According to Emirates News Agency, the comprehensive laboratory tests confirmed the safety of the water, meeting both local and international standards. Engineer Abdulrahman Boukhalaf, Director of the Water and Desalination Plants Department, emphasized SEWA’s commitment to using advanced technical and operational capabilities to provide high-quality drinking water. Boukhalaf noted that SEWA is dedicated to staying up-to-date with scientific advancements in water quality testing.
Boukhalaf explained that SEWA operates six laboratories, including the main water quality laboratory at Al Rahmaniyah desalination plant and five additional technical laboratories at other water stations. These facilities are equipped with advanced equipment and staffed by highly qualified personnel to monitor water quality from desalination to delivery to subscribers. The Authority is committed to enhancing laboratory performance and efficiency, ensuring quality management and timely dissemination of analysis results to relevant authorities.
He also highlighted SEWA’s efforts to keep pace with Sharjah’s growth by increasing the number of sample testing sites in the city to 75, ensuring effective water quality monitoring. Furthermore, the Authority has established channels for public feedback on water quality, including direct contact with the Water Quality Department, the Authority’s call centre, and their website or smart application.
