Project: Water Resources Studies for Qeshm Island Small Towns
Client: Hormozgan Rural Water and Wastewater
Background: Qeshm Island has experienced significant growth in both population and infrastructure, driving increased demand for fresh water. Local inland water resources are insufficient to meet this demand, and transferring water from the mainland has proven unfeasible. This study explored various seawater desalination options for the island.
Actions: Comprehensive demographic, social, and economic analyses were undertaken, along with reviews of land use and development policies. Given the island’s large area (1,500 km²) and its widely dispersed population of approximately 100,000 residents, a decentralized approach—constructing several small- to medium-sized desalination plants—was favored over a single large, centralized facility.
Results: Following global trends, reverse osmosis (RO) was identified as the preferred desalination technology. Proposed facilities would have production capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand cubic meters per day, strategically located across the island to meet local needs efficiently.
