AASTMT adopts comprehensive wastewater management practices to enhance water quality and minimize environmental contamination. Domestic sewage from campus facilities is connected to public sewage treatment systems operated by government-designed treatment plants. Laboratory wastewater is securely stored and periodically disposed of by certified companies adhering to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. AASTMT's wastewater collection station, equipped with advanced flow meters, submersible pumps, and control panels, ensures efficient wastewater treatment and regulated discharge into the public sewage system. The system connects various campus buildings, reflecting AASTMT's commitment to sustainable wastewater management and responsible water treatment. Additionally, Environmental Monitoring & Climate Change Laboratory supports these efforts by conducting water quality testing and research to optimize wastewater treatment processes and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Wastewater Treatment 

The AASTMT wastewater treatment process involves directing all wastewater into the sewer system, where it undergoes further treatment at government-designed public sewage facilities. This process ensures that the treated water meets all discharge standards for watercourses, specifically in compliance with the Egyptian Standard of Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, No. 44 of the Year 2000, Amending the Executive Regulations for Law No. 93 of the Year 1962 Concerning the Disposal of Wastewater. The standard specifies general design data for wastewater treatment plants. Following these regulations is mandatory for any construction projects in Egypt to comply with these environmental standards, to ensure proper wastewater disposal systems. Link for regulation can be found below. 

Egyptian Standard of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Concernig the Disposal of Wastewater Regulations

Before discharging onto the public sewage systems, wastewater is collected in a collection station at the main entrance of the AAST Abu Kir campus which is equipped with a sump to collect wastewater from the surrounding area. This area includes buildings for the College of Engineering, College of Computing, student housing, hotels, administration buildings, and the main cafeteria. The wastewater drainage network extends between these buildings and leads to a sump with a storage capacity of approximately 12 cubic meters. The sump dimensions are about 2x2 inches in diameter and can hold around 12 cubic meters. The wastewater discharge system is equipped with flowmeters for monitoring and recording wastewater discharge monthly.  Components of the wastewater station include:

• Pump Room:
  • Two submersible pumps, each with a capacity of 10 horsepower, delivering a flow rate of about 60–70 cubic meters per hour.
  • Two horizontal dry self-priming pumps with Siemens motors, rated at 15 horsepower, from Turkish manufacturer MAS.
• Battery with Five 12-Inch Outlets:
  • Four 4-inch valves.
  • Four 4-inch check valves.
  • One 6-inch valve.
  • One 6-inch check valve.
• Control Room:
  • Two electrical control panels.
• The sewage line starts with a gradually tapered discharge pipe with a diameter of 8 inches and connects to a 12-inch main line, which leads outside the campus to the public sewage system.

Research and Development Laboratories

In addition, it has its own Environmental Monitoring & Climate Change Laboratory to promote and improve research activities in AASTMT and help conduct consultancies as part of extension services to the industries. The lab specializes in carrying out the following activities and studies:

• Environmental impact assessments,
• Water quality analysis,
• Wastewater analysis,
• Meteorological and climate data collection,
• Analyzing the environmental factors in it to detect chemical components and pollution, to ensure compliance with agreed environmental conditions and standards.

The laboritories  play a pivotal role in enhancing AASTMT's wastewater management practices. By conducting regular water quality testing, this ensures compliance with environmental standards and minimizes risks of pollution or contamination. The lab also analyzes wastewater for potential contaminants, assess the efficiency of the wastewater treatment processes. Additionally, it supports research on advanced wastewater treatment technologies which further strengthens AASTMT's commitment to sustainable water management.

Link of Evidence:​​​​​​​

Environmental Monitoring & Climate Change Lab on AASTMT webpage 

Wastewater Treatment on AASTMT webpage [2]