AAST follows mandatry regulations and processes to prevent polluted water entering the water system, including pollution caused by accidents and incidents at the university as per the Egyptian governmental authority reguations. Wastewater is directed to a governmental treatment plant through a centralized sewage collection system found in all AAST campuses which is then connected to the public utility treatment company owned by each city. This framework is adopted across all public and private sector buildings in Egypt and is thus a compulsory act to ensure water is treated at national accepted levels and standards. Furthermore, AAST incorporates a waste management system that prevents pollution of water through several measures such as applying building standards that ensures compliance with the Egyptian Standard for Waste Disposal. This law establishes guidelines for safe and sustainable wastewater disposal to prevent contamination of watercourses. AAST implements a comprehensive waste management system across all campuses to ensure that wastewater is collected, treated, and safely disposed. In addition, AASTMT contineusly spreads awarness about wastewater treatment through different innetiatives and funded projects.

https://aast.edu/en/sdg/news-details.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=1212&news_id=486103599&event_type_id=1​​​​​​​

Incorporating a Framework to Ensure the Separation of Potable Water from Wastewater

The AAST follows all guidance measures as per the Code 102 Egyptian Code for the Design and Implementation of Drinking Water and Wastewater Networks (2010) to ensure the strict separation of drinking water and wastewater such as:

1. Dual Pipeline Systems: Install separate, pipelines for drinking water and wastewater in all its facilities. This physical separation is crucial to prevent accidental cross-contamination and ensures compliance with Egyptian regulations.
2. Backflow Prevention Devices: water systems are equipped with backflow prevention devices to avoid any possibility of wastewater re-entering the drinking water supply. Regular maintenance and testing of these devices are essential to ensure their reliability and functionality.
3. Routine Inspections and Audits: Conduct routine inspections and audits of water infrastructure to ensure adherence to the standard. Inspections should verify the integrity of water and wastewater lines, identify potential points of contamination, and ensure the continued effectiveness of the separation measures. Regular maintenance and sanitation works is carried out for all campuses, which is carried out periodically as follows:

• Wastewater pipes
• Potable water pipes
• Water valves
• Sanitaion (sewage manholes, rain gutters, building roofs, inspection rooms..etc)

Code specifications can be found at ​​​​​​Code 102 | Egyptian Code for the Design and Implementation of Drinking Water and Sewage Networks | 2010​​​​​​​

The plan below shows a section of one of AASTMT campuses. Red lines represent potable water while blue indicate wastewater. In addition, another picture shows two designated pipes inside AASTMT laboratories, where grey (larger diameter) used for drainage while sewage and green (smaller diameter) is for potable water or clean water supply that supply sinks and other fixtures.

Incorporating a Framework for Safe Disposal of Wastes from Laboratories:

Safe disposal of laboratory waste targets the improvement of water quality by reducing pollution, through adherence to the Egyptian government waste disposal standards. Laboratory waste is collected, temporarily stored on campus, and scheduled for disposal twice a week. Certified disposal companies, adhering the Egyptian Law for disposal of hard materials number (6) for the year 2009 and number (9) for the year 1982 for governmental protection. AAST has a yearly contract with Nahdet Misr which manages the transport and disposal of these wastes into Alexandria Governorate Hazardous Waste Management (Naseria) for inorganic waste disposal. Proper handling and disposal of hazardous laboratory waste prevent harmful chemicals, biological contaminants, and pollutants from entering water sources. This is achieved by enforcing strict standards for containment, storage, transportation, and treatment of lab waste, ensuring it is neutralized or safely disposed of in certified facilities. In AASTMT separation of biological and chemical waste takes place inside AAST labs according to regulations set by Nahdet Misr. The company takes care of disposal of these substances at designated landfills at Naseria.

More information regarding the medical and biohazard disposal can be found in the following link:

Medical and Biohazardous Waste Disposal Program

AASTMT's Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Wastewater Awareness Initiatives

To reinforce these efforts, the AASTMT adheres to Environmental Standard ISO-14001, providing a systematic framework for managing environmental responsibilities.

Consumption and Recycling Policy on the AASTMT webpage 

Life Policy on the AASTMT webpage

Water Usage & Care Practices on the AASTMT webpage ​​​​​​​

Consumption and Recycling Policy on AASTMT webpage 

Water Usage & Care Practices on AASTMT webpage

Wastewater Treatment Workshops on AASTMT webpage 

In addition, AASTMT spreads awareness and workshops with stakeholders for wastewater management as well as through scientific research.