Water Quality Monitoring Department

Tasks and specializations:

  • Ironing the sources and levels of water pollution and lay down the necessary plans and programs to control and limit them.
  • Preparation of standards for water quality and water properties.
  • Establishing the necessary plans and programs to control and reduce the sources and levels of water pollution.
  • Monitor and study the impact of environmental pollutants on living organisms and try to control pollution sources and reduce them.
  • Preparing technology development plans used to monitor and measure water pollution.
  • Implement the Authority's obligations with regard to international and regional agreements related to water pollution and to maintain its quality.
  • Follow-up to regional and international developments regarding water control and protection.
  • Cooperating with the concerned authorities in completing monitoring and control programs, taking field measurements and collecting samples such as the Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research and other competent authorities.
  • Preparing periodic reports and submitting them to the Deputy Director General for Technical Affairs.
  • Prepare the annual work plan and proposed operating budget for the department and present it to the Deputy Director General for Technical Affairs.