Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina kick-started the construction of the 200 MLD Pagla Energy Neutral Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on July 13, 2023, signifying a significant step in the country’s sustainable infrastructure development. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Agargaon, Dhaka and witnessed the attendance of various prominent […]
Aqua Ohio, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc., has finalized the purchase of the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system for $25.5 million, marking an expansion of its footprint in Lawrence County, Ohio. The newly acquired system, serving 5,300 connections, includes a wastewater treatment plant and collection network. For years, the URS system has operated at […]
Xylem, an American water technology company, will acquire Evoqua Water Technologies, a mission-critical water treatment solutions and services provider, in an all-stock transaction valued at around $7.5 billion. The transaction complements Xylem’s portfolio of solutions with advanced water and wastewater treatment capabilities, an extensive network of service professionals, and access to attractive industrial markets. The […]
American Water’s subsidiary Illinois American Water has acquired the water and wastewater systems of the City of Villa Grove for $11 million. The acquisition adds around 1,489 water and 1,069 wastewater customers to the eastern Illinois service area of Illinois American Water. Justin Ladner – Illinois American Water president said: “Our team is excited to […]
Gradiant, a Boston-based cleantech water treatment solutions provider, has acquired WaterPark Environment Corp, a Taiwanese design and construction company, for an undisclosed price. WaterPark Environment is focused on water technologies for advanced manufacturing of semiconductor, microelectronics, and others in the high tech industries. Its proprietary technologies are built for addressing the variety of water challenges […]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said that L&T Construction’s water and effluent treatment business has bagged a contract for the Bandra Wastewater Treatment Facility, worth in the range of INR 2,500 crores and INR 5,000 crores. The contract was awarded by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project – Stage II. Larsen […]
Illinois American Water revealed plans to invest more than $5 million in Illinois for upgrading local water and wastewater systems. The American Water subsidiary will undertake replacement of the water main, increase water main size, looping in the Peoria area, and lining sewer main in the service areas of Glasford and Washington. Eric Larson — […]
ALTIVIA, a Texas-based chemical manufacturer, has divested its water treatment chemical business to USALCO, a portfolio company of global alternative assets investment firm H.I.G. Capital. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The water treatment business involved in the deal includes ferric and ferrous sulfate production facilities in Houston. J. Michael Jusbasche — […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) alongside the Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched the construction of a wastewater pipeline in Amman, Jordan. The wastewater pipeline is expected to ease the pressure on Amman and generate water for irrigation purposes. The Water Authority […]
Ovivo, a provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, has acquired Alar Engineering, Alar Chemical Sales, and Alar Leasing (together called ALAR), for an undisclosed price. ALAR, which is based in Illinois, is a manufacturer of wastewater treatment systems. The company provides pre-treatment and filter aid chemical products along with parts, services, […]