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This research aims to convert the waste from the date fruit - the date pit - into a valuable product that is low-cost and environmentally friendly for purifying water from dioxins as an alternative to traditional chemical methods used in water treatment, and to measure its effectiveness in purifying water and reducing potential health risks resulting from water pollution with dioxins such as cancer. The current research is of great importance due to global challenges related to access to clean and safe water, as approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide face difficulties in obtaining clean and safe water, and water pollution causes the death of nearly 1.8 million people annually. The challenges are increasing in Qatar due to the high water consumption by its residents and the sharp decline in groundwater levels. Additionally, Qatar produces large quantities of dates, resulting in waste that is mostly disposed of in environmentally unfriendly ways. Therefore, this research is considered an important contribution to achieving sustainable development and meeting national and global goals related to environmental preservation and providing clean water. We used an experimental approach in our research by conducting interviews and experiments, and the experiment was conducted on a sample of water contaminated with dioxins at the Biological Laboratories of Qatar University to verify the effectiveness of the extract in purifying water from dioxins, to analyze and measure the effectiveness of the date pit oil extract in purifying water from dioxins through collaboration with Qatar University, especially since it is a new innovation not previously used for purifying dioxins from toxic organic compounds (Nitrate-PH Protocol). Additionally, the experiment was modified to suit the age of the students (fifth grade) while considering safety and security procedures.