SEWA examined nearly 19,000 water samples across Sharjah in 2025, with all results confirming full compliance with WHO standards and local regulations, as the authority continues to expand its testing network across the growing city.
SHARJAH: Every drop of water that flows from a tap in Sharjah has been tested. Extensively. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority completed nearly 19,000 water sample examinations across the emirate in 2025, with every result confirming that Sharjah’s drinking water meets World Health Organisation standards and all applicable local and international regulations.
The numbers break down across two streams of testing. The main laboratory at Al Rahmaniyah desalination plant examined 11,842 samples, while a further 7,240 samples were processed across five technical laboratories at other water and desalination stations throughout the emirate. Together, SEWA’s network of six laboratories provides end-to-end monitoring of water quality from the moment desalination begins right through to the point it reaches subscribers at home.
Engineer Abdulrahman Boukhalaf, Director of the Water and Desalination Plants Department, said the authority relies on cutting-edge equipment and highly qualified personnel to ensure water safety and freshness across Sharjah. “SEWA uses technical and operational capabilities to provide high-quality drinking water that meets WHO standards,” he said, adding that the authority is committed to keeping pace with the latest scientific advances in water quality testing.
As Sharjah continues to grow, so does SEWA’s monitoring network. The number of sample testing sites across the city network has been increased to 75, ensuring that water quality oversight keeps pace with urban expansion and reaches every corner of the emirate effectively.
SEWA is also investing in the modernisation of its laboratory information management system, improving data preservation, accelerating the flow of analysis results to relevant authorities, and strengthening quality management processes across the board.
For residents with questions or concerns about water quality, SEWA has made it easy to get in touch. The authority can be contacted directly through the Water Quality Department, via its call centre, or through its website and smart application.
