AL-HARTHA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Al-Gharraf Oil Services (AGOS) played a central role in the commissioning and ongoing operation of the Al-Hartha Water Treatment Plant in Basra, one of Iraq's most strategic water infrastructure assets. From July 2021 to June 2023, AGOS worked as a subcontractor to the Veolia-OTV and Hitachi joint venture during the commissioning phase. With a design capacity of 300,000 m³/day, the plant is the largest pretreatment and RO system supplying potable water to Basra, meeting both Iraqi and WHO standards.
Commissioning Scope
- Deployment of commissioning engineers and operators
- Performance testing and QA/QC
- System validation and handover
- Compliance verification with international potable water standards
Technical Systems Involved
- River water intake from the Shatt al-Arab
- Coagulation, flocculation & sedimentation units
- Raw water transport and pumping systems
- High-pressure RO membrane trains
Operations & Maintenance (2022–2027)
- Daily operations and process optimization
- Preventive & corrective maintenance (mechanical, electrical, control)
- Chemical procurement & inventory management
- Operational reporting and performance monitoring
Key Credentials
- Part of the Basrah Water Supply Improvement Project (BWSIP)
- 5-year O&M subcontract for 300,000 m³/day Al-Hartha WTP
- Proven expertise in pretreatment, UF, and RO systems
- Strong track record in staffing, training, and municipal-scale water operations