The National Water Company (NWC), a Saudi joint stock company wholly owned by the Saudi government (i.e. the Public Investment Fund), was founded to provide water and wastewater treatment services that meet the highest international standards. This is accomplished through a private-sector participation model involving leading international operators overseen by Saudi professionals. NWC provides safe drinking water, connects households to water and wastewater networks, protects natural water resources and the environment, maximizes the use of treated sewage effluent (TSE).