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WASTE-WATER MANAGEMENT
In our Boukhroufa Dam Project: We utilize water from the riverbed Depending on the infrastructure in the regions where we operate, domestic waste
for the operation of the crushing facility, and after the operation of water disposal methods are determined at the planning stages of our projects,
the facility, the wastewater is held in a settling pond, allowing the and domestic waste water is transferred to the sewage system in the regions
suspended materials to separate. with the appropriate infrastructure. In areas where there is no sewage system,
we use a septic tank application or treatment system depending on the number
of employees envisaged to stay in the camp.
The separated water from the settling pond is then used for compacting the
embankment, road watering, and injection drilling activities. In 2022, out of the In our projects where there is no proper sewage system, we obtain the permissions
16,150 m of water drawn from the Boukhroufa River for the crushing facility, from the legal authorities and install septic tanks. The septic tanks are
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4,250 m is used for embankment watering, 4,640 m for road watering, and 1,300 constructed as leak proof to eliminate the environmental impact and are checked
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m for injection drilling, totaling 10,190 m being reused. The remaining 5,960 m by the authorized institution for the leak proof after installation. Waste water
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of water, after this usage, has been discharged back into the river. disposal protocol is made with the institutions that will discharge the wastewater
in our region, and in accordance with the protocol, the wastewater is sent to the
We take the following measures for water conservation in our projects: discharge area at regular intervals by means of a vacuum truck. Withdrawal receipt
l Conducting awareness campaigns and providing training to increase knowledge records are kept for each shot. After the withdrawal, we also obtain information
about water usage. about the areas where the vacuum truck casts, and we examine its environmental
compatibility.
l Employing visual aids and signage at water usage locations to prevent
unnecessary water use.
In accordance with the legal regulations, in case the number of personnel
l Continuous monitoring of water consumption in the camp areas, with skilled staying in the camp is not suitable for septic tanks, package treatment systems
teams in place to promptly address any leaks or issues that may increase water are installed. We carry out periodic checks of these systems and perform their
consumption. maintenance and breakdowns without delay.
l Procuring energy-efficient appliances during the purchasing process, and
ensuring that appliances are operated in economical modes. Prevention of spillage-scattering and the corrective interventions in cases where it
prevented the other dimensions of our wastewater management. In this context,
l Centralizing vehicle washing systems to achieve water savings. applications in our projects are mentioned under the heading Waste Management.
l Regular disinfection of water tanks that store and supply water for usage,
ensuring water quality and reducing the need for bottled water. We present below the details of our wastewater management and discharge to
receiving environments, specific to our projects.
l Selecting circulation-based water recycling units for wheel washing facilities
at construction sites to prevent water wastage. The water used in these units is In Izmir Çiğli Tram Line Project, after using water sourced from the municipal
collected, separated from sediments in a settling pond, and then returned to the system, we discharge it into the İZSU (İzmir Water And Sewage Administration)
system for reuse in washing.
drainage lines in accordance with the permits obtained. Regular checks are
l Implementing water-saving measures in projects with mechanical plants to conducted on the discharge lines of site usage water, and measures are taken to
avoid using excess water when materials are moist. prevent leaks and spills.

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