The National Water Company (NWC) a Saudi joint stock company fully owned by the Saudi Government (ie the Public Investment Fund), was established to provide water and wastewater treatment services to best international standards. This is achieved through a model of private sector participation, with leading international operators under the supervision of Saudi professionals. NWC provides high quality drinking water, connects households to water and wastewater networks, safeguards natural water resources and the environment, maximizes the use of treated sewage effluent (TSE), and develops and trains its Saudi workforce in line with the latest international programs.