Timeline of Zamzam Well Development During the Saudi Reign

The Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud ordered the installation of a pump on Zamzam Well to lift water into two upper tanks made of zinc. He also ordered the installation of twelve taps on each tank, to be used with buckets according to preference.

King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a Royal Order to expand the Mataf. As a result of this expansion, the opening of the Zamzam Well was lowered below the Mataf level, into a 2.7 m deep basement. This basement was divided into two sections, one for men and the other for women. The use of buckets was entirely eliminated subsequently.

King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud showed great interest in Zamzam Well. He ordered the construction of an additional basement for the well, facilitating the pilgrims' convenience, and providing them comfort during their rituals.

King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued an order to clean Zamzam Well using the latest available methods and technologies at that time. Divers were employed for this task. The process resulted in an increase in the well's water output. The spring was filled with more water than it had before the cleaning.

During the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a new water system for drinking and drainage was included during the second phase of the Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque. This system consists of two units: the first is a large pump for Zamzam water with drinking faucets, and the second is for the second floor of the expansion.

The entrances to the basement of Zamzam Well were roofed and covered to facilitate movement for Hajj and Umrah performers during crowded periods. Drinking fountains were relocated to the sides of the Mataf area.

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud directed the establishment of a water purification station for Zamzam Well, along with a facility equipped for bottling and transporting Zamzam water. The station operates with an automated system for control, monitoring, and storage. The project was named the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water Distribution.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved the resumption of work on projects related to Zamzam Well, including the completion of the project for special service ferries for Zamzam Well.