Overview

QEERI’s Water Quality Initiative advances research in water safety, sustainability, and public health. It encompasses the development of novel technologies for removing emerging contaminants, real-time monitoring solutions for Qatar’s drinking water distribution, and wastewater-based epidemiology for early disease detection. Through these efforts, the initiative supports high water quality standards and strengthens resilience in water management.

Projects

Emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, microplastics, and plasticizers, present increasing challenges to water quality and public health. This project, aligned with QEERI’s mission to ensure safe and sustainable water resources, focuses on developing integrated adsorptive, catalytic, and membrane-based treatment technologies for the effective removal of emerging contaminants. By leveraging advanced materials and innovative treatment processes, the initiative enhances water quality monitoring and remediation, supporting Qatar’s efforts to maintain high standards in water safety and environmental protection.

Ensuring high-quality potable water throughout Qatar’s distribution networks is essential for public health and operational efficiency. This project contributes to QEERI’s strategic focus on smart water systems by developing real-time monitoring solutions for detecting water quality deterioration, optimizing chlorine use, and reducing infrastructure corrosion. Additionally, the initiative explores alternative water sources, such as atmospheric water harvesting, to supplement Qatar’s water supply, particularly in arid environments. By integrating data-driven insights and predictive analytics, this project strengthens Qatar’s water security, enhances resilience in urban water management, and supports sustainable water resource diversification.

As part of QEERI’s mission to advance environmental health, this project establishes a wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) system for early disease detection and real-time health insights. It integrates the detection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) markers and microbial pathogens in wastewater and environmental samples across Qatar. Additionally, the project develops novel antimicrobial agents for water and environmental disinfection, enhancing mitigation strategies against resistant pathogens. This holistic approach strengthens disease surveillance, improves water safety, and supports sustainable ecosystem management, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to public health resilience.