Saudi Arabia has significantly increased its water production, storage, and distribution capacity ahead of the 2026 Hajj season to ensure reliable services for millions of pilgrims visiting Makkah and the holy sites.
Authorities said the upgrades were designed to meet rising demand during the pilgrimage period, when high temperatures and large crowds place heavy pressure on essential services such as drinking water, sanitation, cooling, and ablution facilities.
According to the Saudi Water Authority, desalinated water production capacity rose by more than 18 percent compared with last year, exceeding 3.8 million cubic meters per day. Transmission capacity increased by 32 percent, while storage capacity expanded by over 49 percent.
Saudi officials also introduced a unified operational system to improve coordination between agencies managing water services in the holy sites.
Water supplies are transported from desalination plants along the Kingdom’s western coast to reservoirs in Makkah and surrounding pilgrimage areas. Combined storage capacity now exceeds 8.8 million cubic meters before water is distributed through smart networks and continuously monitored control centers.
The authority said advanced technologies and real-time monitoring systems are being used to maintain uninterrupted supply throughout the Hajj season.
In Madinah, the National Water Company announced a separate operational plan to distribute more than 627,000 cubic meters of water daily. More than 1,200 technical and administrative staff have been assigned to oversee operations and conduct daily laboratory tests to ensure water quality standards are met.
Saudi officials said the expanded system reflects the Kingdom’s broader efforts under Vision 2030 to improve infrastructure, sustainability, and services for pilgrims.
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