12/07/2026
Eshidiya Phosphate Mines recycles more than 2.5 million cubic meters of water annually
The Eshidiya Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant marks a significant step forward in advancing sustainable water reuse in Jordan’s water and industrial sectors. With a mix of funding partners, including the United States, the project reflects a collaborative public–private approach designed to reduce pressure on groundwater resources, lower environmental impacts, build the capacity of local players, and enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of key national industries.
The plant at Eshidiya mine site, 125 km northeast of Aqaba, began full operations on January 5,2026, under a 20-year service agreement. Supported jointly through U.S. foreign assistance and Engicon O&M for the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company's use, the facility collects and treats industrial wastewater generated from phosphate washing processes and reuses it within industrial operations, significantly reducing freshwater demand and operational costs.
With a treatment capacity of 10,800 cubic meters per day and a recovery rate of around 70 percent, the plant produces approximately 7,000 cubic meters of recycled water daily equivalent to more than 2.5 million cubic meters annually. This helps address a major water constraint in Jordan’s phosphate sector, which relies heavily on limited water resources.
The project demonstrates how strategic U.S. foreign assistance, combined with private-sector funding, can support practical, durable solutions that strengthen Jordan’s water security.