AASTMT applies an integrated wastewater management system to ensure safe treatment, reuse, and environmental protection. All domestic sewage is connected to public treatment networks operated by government facilities in compliance with Law No. 93 (1962) and Decree No. 44 (2000). At the Alamein Campus, a medical wastewater treatment unit removes biological and chemical contaminants through sedimentation, biological treatment, UV sterilization, and reverse osmosis, enabling reuse for irrigation and cleaning. At the Abu Qir Campus, a central wastewater station collects sewage from campus buildings. It includes a 12 m³ sump pit, submersible and self-priming pumps, and flow meters for continuous monitoring and controlled discharge into the public sewer. AASTMT’s network separates sewage and stormwater lines, prevents contamination, and supports reuse of treated water in irrigation, aligning with SDG 6. The Environmental Monitoring & Climate Change Laboratory regularly tests water quality to ensure system efficiency and compliance with environmental standards.

Wastewater Treatment for Alamain Campus Hospital

AASTMT – Alamein Campus has established a specialized wastewater treatment system serving its medical and laboratory facilities, ensuring that all discharged water is safely treated and reused while preventing pollution of natural water bodies. This advanced medical wastewater treatment unit is designed to remove biological, chemical, and physical contaminants, providing safe effluent that complies with environmental health standards. The system plays a vital role in protecting both human health and the surrounding ecosystem by minimizing the risks associated with untreated medical effluents.

System Components and Process:

• Collection Network: Gathers wastewater from medical laboratories, clinics, and sanitary facilities through sealed pipelines to prevent leakage or contamination.
• Screening and Sedimentation Units: Remove large particles, suspended solids, and organic matter to prepare the water for further treatment.
• Biological Treatment Unit: Uses aerobic bacteria to break down organic pollutants and reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD).
• Chemical Disinfection Stage: Employs chlorine dosing and UV sterilization to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, and viruses, ensuring hygienic safety.
• Filtration and Reverse Osmosis (RO): Advanced filtration membranes remove dissolved salts, heavy metals, and chemical residues, producing high-quality treated water.
• Reuse and Recycling Loop: The treated water is safely reused for non-potable applications such as irrigation, flushing, and cleaning operations, thereby reducing water consumption and supporting sustainable resource management

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Integration of Campus Infrastructure in Wastewater Treatment

AASTMT reinforces its wastewater management system through a comprehensive network of water supply, drainage, and irrigation infrastructure, all of which contribute to the overall wastewater treatment and reuse cycle in support of SDG 6. The following layouts from the AASTMT demonstrate how the campuses are designed to support safe wastewater handling, pollution prevention, and resource recovery:

1. The drainage network serves as the first stage of wastewater management, collecting and conveying effluents safely to public or campus treatment facilities.
   • Separate lines for sewage, stormwater, and greywater prevent cross-contamination between clean and polluted water streams.
   • Inspection chambers and manholes allow for maintenance and blockage prevention, ensuring uninterrupted and sanitary wastewater flow.
   • The design includes controlled slopes (0.5–1%) to prevent stagnation, sludge formation, or overflow, all of which reduce the risk of environmental pollution.
   • The network layout is compatible with future constructed wetlands or on-site treatment units, enhancing wastewater treatment capacity and reuse potential.
2. The irrigation system reflects AASTMT’s readiness to integrate treated wastewater reuse in landscape irrigation, reducing freshwater demand and promoting resource efficiency.
   • The use of drip tubing, pressure-compensating bubblers, and sealed distribution piping ensures that treated effluents can be safely reused for non-potable purposes.
   • The network supports deficit irrigation, water-saving practices, and sustainable landscape management.
3. Water Supply System– Safe Distribution and Separation
   • The water supply layout complements wastewater treatment by maintaining strict separation between potable and wastewater networks.
   • Dual pipeline systems prevent backflow or cross-contamination, ensuring drinking water safety and sanitary compliance under Egyptian Code 102 (2010).
   • Valves, inspection points, and backflow prevention devices provide control and monitoring across the water distribution system, safeguarding public health and water quality.

Discharge water is monitored and recorded via metering system in all AASTMT campuses with discharge yearly values presented for Abukir campus.

An example, the Western Treatment Plant in the city of Sixth of October is one of the sewage treatment stations serving the campus of Smart Village in Cairo.