During the Hajj season of 1445H (14–19 June 2024), GI AQUA Tech delivered a landmark slaughterhouse wastewater treatment project at the Al-Mu'aysam facility in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Operating under extreme time and load constraints, the facility processed over 1 million animal sacrifices within just 84 hours, generating approximately 80,000 m³ of high-strength wastewater — averaging 953 m³/hour.

To meet this unprecedented challenge, GI AQUA Tech deployed a fleet of mobile, 40-foot containerized treatment units powered by proprietary G.NANO technology. These advanced chemical-physical systems were specifically designed to handle surges in organic load, fats, oils, grease (FOG), blood residues, and pathogens without relying on biological stabilization — which is impractical under such short operating windows.

The treatment cycle averaged just 20 minutes per batch, enabling real-time processing of both stored and incoming wastewater. The solution achieved up to 90% BOD removal, 80% energy savings, and a 90% reduction in footprintcompared to conventional systems. The treated water was fully reused for agricultural purposes, while recovered sludge was repurposed as a raw material, eliminating waste and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and circular economyobjectives.

This project eliminated the need for banned evaporation ponds, reduced CO₂ emissions from transport, and completely removed odor emissions — ensuring public health protection in one of the world’s most sacred and environmentally sensitive locations. Recognized by the Royal Court and the Saudi Green Initiative, the project was showcased at COP28 in Dubai and shortlisted among the top four Industrial Projects of the Year globally by Global Water Magazine.

By integrating nanotechnology, rapid deployment capabilities, and zero-waste principles, GI AQUA Tech transformed one of the most challenging seasonal wastewater problems into a global benchmark for high-load, short-duration treatment performance — proving that sustainability, efficiency, and national pride can converge in a single solution.