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About SWA

The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) oversees and regulates all water-sector activities, ensuring strong governance, high service standards, and continuous improvement in water management practices.Through its mandate, SWA plays a central role in advancing the National Water Strategy and supporting the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Key Services

The Authority provides a suite of digital services that enable individuals and the business sector to access inquiry, reporting, licensing, and regulatory services related to the water sector, thereby facilitating procedures and enhancing the beneficiary experience.


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Strategic Focus Areas

The Authority's mandate is centered on clearly defined strategic pillars that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the water sector.

Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

Enhancing the regulatory and supervisory framework for the water sector by developing policies, standards, regulations, and licensing mechanisms, while continuously working to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

Water Security & Sustainable Supply Management

Water Security & Sustainable Supply Management

Implementing integrated planning for the water supply chain to ensure reliable, high-quality water services while strengthening infrastructure readiness to handle emergencies and potential risks.

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

Reinforcing oversight and ensuring compliance by monitoring water resource applications, validating operational data used for decision-making, and applying continuous compliance methods that support sustainable service delivery.

Beneficiary Experience

Beneficiary Experience

Enhancing service quality and improving the beneficiary journey by protecting their rights and adopting effective mechanisms for handling complaints, thereby building trust and increasing satisfaction across the water sector.

Enabling Economic Development

Enabling Economic Development

Strengthening economic growth and localizing water-related industries by increasing local content, empowering all operational levels, and enhancing sector readiness—supporting its contribution to the national economy.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Developing human capital across the water ecosystem and strengthening national technical and operational competencies through training and upskilling programs to ensure sector sustainability and innovation.

Digital Transformation, Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Digital Transformation, Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Advancing digital technologies and adopting emerging water-sector solutions by developing unified data systems that enhance operational accuracy and improve overall efficiency.


SWA by the Numbers

+59.000

Regulatory Inspection Visits

+67.000

Received Calls

+330

Published Research Papers and Reports

76

Registered Patents

+12.285

Beneficiaries of Capacity Building Programs


Water Sector in Numbers

+16 million m³/day

Total Production Capacity of Water in the Kingdom

+18K.5 km

Total Length of Transmission Networks

+135K km

Distribution Networks Length

65.5%

Local Content Ratio

+33%

Ratio of Treated Water Reuse

286.71 liters/day

Average per capita water consumption in the Kingdom

Latest News

Stay updated on the latest news, announcements and decisions issued by the Saudi Water Authority.

4 International Organizations and 28 Speakers from 24 Countries to Convene in Riyadh This Coming November to Discuss the Future of Water Regulation

4 International Organizations and 28 Speakers from 24 Countries to Convene in Riyadh This Coming November to Discuss the Future of Water Regulation

Aug 30, 2026

USD 6.7 Trillion in Global Water Infrastructure Needs… Saudi Arabia Brings Together Expertise from 140 Countries to Accelerate Solutions

USD 6.7 Trillion in Global Water Infrastructure Needs… Saudi Arabia Brings Together Expertise from 140 Countries to Accelerate Solutions

Aug 28, 2026

Saudi Arabia Brings Together Water Sector Leaders and Experts from 100 Countries to Discuss Global Water Security Solutions

Saudi Arabia Brings Together Water Sector Leaders and Experts from 100 Countries to Discuss Global Water Security Solutions

Aug 24, 2026

The Saudi Water Authority Assigns Plant Management and Supervision to “Water Solutions”

The Saudi Water Authority Assigns Plant Management and Supervision to “Water Solutions”

Aug 12, 2026

President of the Saudi Water Authority inspects four desalinated water production projects in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair with a total capacity of 2.5 million m³ per day

President of the Saudi Water Authority inspects four desalinated water production projects in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair with a total capacity of 2.5 million m³ per day

Aug 5, 2026

Eastern Province Governor Receives Saudi Water Authority President and Reviews Its Efforts in the Region

Eastern Province Governor Receives Saudi Water Authority President and Reviews Its Efforts in the Region

Aug 4, 2026

SWA Affiliated Entitites

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