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When we examine the water withdrawal data, our water withdrawal data in 2019 is less than in 2018. Depending on the intensity of our activities, Konya Eyiste Viaduct Project Boukhroufa Dam Project Souk Tleta Dam Project
our water draft di ers in our projects. Surface waters are generally used for our site work and groundwater wells are preferred for use in camp
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sites. We also have a project that utilizes surface water in camp sites. In the Konya Eyiste Viaduct Project, the In 2019, 38.385 m of water was used in our In our project camp site, a total of 16.200 m 3
amount of water used in the camp site is project in the camp site. We have increased water use have been carried out, and
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18.073 m , and with the water consumption the number of awareness raising activities on water-saving measures have been taken in
WATER WITHDRAWAL (m ) measures we have taken, there is a 4% water use. The amount of water used for the following manner.
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300.000 reduction in water consumption compared to filling material and concrete irrigation has Utilizing of water saving systems.
Water Withdrawal in 2018 last year. decreased by 28% compared to the previous
250.000 year and the water used for concrete plant Saving by designating a single area for
Water Withdrawal in 2019 We provide instructions to our employees the car wash system.
200.000 has decreased by 2%.
to prevent unnecessary water Storage of drinking water in suitable
150.000 consumption. To meet the water requirement of the environment and consumption for the
100.000 We try to minimize losses by responding crusher facility, a creek was built on the main purpose.
stream bed, and after the water
quickly in case of failure. We create awareness among our
50.000 accumulated in the crate was used in the
Thanks to the fact that there is water crusher facility, the suspended materials employees through trainings on the
0 installation in all areas of the camp site, collapsed by resting in the pool in front of conscious use of water.
Balıkesir Motorway Project Konya Eyiste Viaduct Project Boukhroufa Dam Project Souk Tleta Dam Project we use packaged water only as drinking the spring co erdam. This rested water is We have warning signs in places where
water. used again for irrigation of roads and there is water use in order to prevent
injection drills with its body filling. In this unnecessary use of water.
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1% way, we save a 172.200 m of water taken
from the creek Boukhroufa of 200.000 m 3
In our projects, we are withdrawing from surface waters at a high rate and groundwater 18% reusing it.
is also among the resources we use extensively. Tap Water We inform our employees about water
Surface Water conservation in environmental
No water resources a ected significantly by our water withdrawals in the stated (river, lake, etc.) information trainings we provide.
amounts above for our projects. There is no water recycling in our project sites or HQ. Underground Water
81%
Waste-Water Management

E orts Behind Water Consumption Decrease Depending on the infrastructure in the regions where we operate, mentioned under the heading Waste Management. If we mention
briefly here; in our Balıkesir Motorway Project, “Spill Response Sets”
domestic waste water disposal methods are determined at the
planning stages of our projects, and domestic waste water is were provided containing absorbent materials suitable for the
We take measures for the conscious use of both drinking water and potable water in our projects, and we produce various solutions according to transferred to the sewage system in the regions with the appropriate materials to be intervened directly on site. They were kept in safe and
the opportunities at the locations where we operate to reduce water consumption. In our activities with intensive water use, we take special care infrastructure. In areas where there is no sewage system, we use a clearly marked locations and trainings were provided to employees for
to reduce water consumption and periodically check the amount of water consumed. Although there is no water source that is significantly septic tank application or treatment system depending on the the usage of sets. In addition, all employees and subcontractors are
a ected by our water withdrawals in our projects, the saving measures taken are listed below.
number of employees envisaged to stay in the camp. obliged to report any environmental incidents. Environmental cases
Our Balıkesir Motorway Project In our projects where there is no proper sewage system, we obtain the examined and necessary precautions and actions are taken.
permissions from the legal authorities and install septic tanks. The Environmental teams were set up to respond in case of any
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The amount of water used in the camp site in Balıkesir Motorway Project is 13.375 m for 2019 and it is 65,7 m for drinking water. The following septic tanks are constructed as leak proof to eliminate the environmental accident related to waste water happened in our Konya
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measures have been taken to save water. environmental impact and are checked by the authorized institution Eyiste Viaduct Project and trainings and drills were organized for
for the leak proof after installation. Waste water disposal protocol is measures. Environmental kits are provided for use in situations such
made with the institutions that will discharge the wastewater in our as spill-scattering. In similar cases, subcontractors also have
Leakage monitoring through regular controls of water Creating a saving awareness via warning signs. region, and in accordance with the protocol, the wastewater is sent to equipment and teams that can intervene in the same way. In case of
consumption (i.e., determination of water leaks in pipes by By improving the storage conditions of the packaged water we the discharge area at regular intervals by means of a vacuum truck. an environmental accident, the subcontractor has an obligation to
comparing consumptions). use, we ensure its use without losing the quality of drinking Withdrawal receipt records are kept for each shot. After the make a verbal notification within 2 hours and a written notification
We quickly fix faults that will increase water consumption. water. In this way, we prevent the formation of waste drinking withdrawal, we also obtain information about the areas where the within 48 hours.
Shower heads and taps frequently controlled by camp supervisor water by ensuring that the products are used as long as their vacuum truck casts, and we examine its environmental compatibility. In accordance with the contract made with the subcontractor in our
to prevent water leaks. shelf life. In accordance with the legal regulations, in case the number of Boukhroufa Dam Project, it is responsible for immediately reporting
Savings through ensuring that washing machines are used only Thanks to high standards of construction sites, we prevent the personnel staying in the camp is not suitable for septic tanks, package all damages, including environmental pollution, to the Contractor due
by authorized persons with the selection of the economic consumption of packaged water for utility purposes by reaching treatment systems are installed. We carry out periodic checks of to their work, and is responsible for all damages. In this context,
programs of the machines, every point in the site area and also reduce the generation of these systems, and perform their maintenance and breakdowns sub-contractors were informed about this issue.
packaging waste. without delay. In the Souk Tleta Dam Project, our personnel and subcontractors were
Ensuring e ective water consumption by switching to drip water
system in the construction sites hobby gardens. We also reduce our water consumption by raising our employees’ Prevention of spillage-scattering and the corrective interventions in informed about what to do in case of any leakage related to
awareness thereof. cases where it prevented the other dimensions of our waste water wastewater. In case of environmental accidents, subcontractors were
management. In this context, applications in our projects are notified about the project management and OHS-E teams urgently.

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