Environmentally Sustainable Discharge of Treated Industrial Wastewaters in the Egyptian Power System: A Case Study of Assuit West Power Plant

Water scarcity and climate change present a complex and urgent global challenge. Limited water availability negatively impacts agricultural productivity, which may exacerbate climate change by reducing carbon sequestration. Addressing this issue requires effective water conservation and efficient utilization across agriculture, industry, and domestic sectors, along with the development of climate-resilient infrastructure such as drought-resistant crops, which is line with Egypt's water policy that aims to promote sustainable management of water resources, improve the efficiency of water use and enhance water quality. Wastewater treatment and reuse are considered viable non-conventional sources to bolster water availability.