Water is at the heart of sustainable development, yet industries worldwide municipalities face and mounting challenges in managing this vital resource. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and climate change are straining existing water management systems, making sustainable treatment solutions a more urgent need than ever. Beyond regulatory compliance, organizations must now address water pollution, carbon emissions, and resource scarcity to fulfill their ESG commitments. Veolia’s GreenUp strategic program is accelerating the deployment of solutions that depollute, decarbonize, and regenerate resources. Across Asia Pacific, the company’s targeted technologies and tailored solutions are helping communities and industries transition toward more sustainable water management.
Depolluting Water: Enhancing Treatment for Cleaner Waterways
With urban expansion and industrial activity generating increasing volumes of wastewater and pollution, eective treatment is essential for protecting communities and ecosystems. Manufacturers and municipalities must adopt advanced solutions that remove contaminants, helping to protect water quality for communities and ecosystems. In Bangkok, Thailand, Veolia worked with city authorities to design a large-scale sewage treatment plant that integrates seamlessly into the urban landscape. Located underground, the plant ensures wastewater is treated e ciently and preserves valuable land for public use. The facility features Veolia’s largest installation of AnoxKaldnes® Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) in Asia Pacific, with an anticipated treatment capacity of up to 240 million liters per day when fully operational, equivalent to 96 Olympic-size swimming pools. This advanced biological treatment technology enhances the breakdown of organic matter and nutrients, significantly reducing pollutant loads. Additionally, the Veolia team incorporated four lines of Actiflo® clarification technology, which removes up to 99% of total suspended solids and eectively treats harmful toxins. This project demonstrates that cities can expand wastewater treatment capacity in dense urban areas by embedding a high-performance treatment system without encroaching on prime land.
Similarly, in Jiangsu Province, China, a wastewater treatment plant is addressing one of the region’s most pressing environmental concerns: the need to improve water quality in Tai Lake, a key water source for millions of residents. The facility incorporates ANITA™ Mox for side stream treatment, significantly reducing nitrogen and phosphorus discharge to comply with China National Class IV standards. This first ANITA™ Mox reference project in China demonstrates the effectiveness of the technology to meet stringent environmental regulations. Additionally, integrated sludge digestion enhances energy e ciency, lowering the plant’s overall environmental impact. By implementing Veolia’s advanced biological treatment processes, this project supports cleaner waterways and reinforces broader efforts to improve regional water quality.
Water treatment facilities are traditionally energy-intensive, but advancements in technology are making it possible to reduce their environmental impact without compromising performance. Smarter, more e cient treatment processes are gaining popularity amongst industries and municipalities to maintain essential water operations and better manage resources. In Mumbai, India, operators of a drinking water treatment plant chose the Hubgrade Smart Clarifier to optimize chemical dosing and reduce the plant’s overall energy consumption. This intelligent system is part of a broader suite of sustainable water management solutions, which also includes Actiflo for high-rate clarification, TGV filtration for enhanced water quality, and Actidyn™ sludge thickening processes to improve sludge management. Together, these technologies contribute to a low carbon, environmentally friendly drinking water treatment plant, enhancing operational e ciency, lowering carbon emissions, and ensuring a reliable supply of clean drinking water for the city’s growing population. Elsewhere in Taipei, Taiwan, where water scarcity remains a persistent challenge, Veolia collaborated with local partners to develop a new Water Resources Recycle Center that prioritizes energy e ciency and sustainability. Located near the Songshan Airport, the facility was designed to operate within a tightly constrained site. To achieve this, the treatment system features the ZeeWeed 500EV, an advanced membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology that delivers high-purity water with low silt density while optimizing energy use. Engineered for e ciency, its design maximizes space while enhancing performance—reinforcing decarbonization e orts in urban water infrastructure.
Regenerating Resources: Closing the Loop with Water Reuse & Circular Solutions
In regions facing increasing water scarcity, maximizing the reuse potential of treated water has become essential to preserving freshwater resources. Veolia’s 2800 MLD sewage treatment plant in Mumbai is serving half the city’s population (approximately 10 million people) moving towards a more sustainable water cycle by incorporating advanced membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. By enabling 50% of treated sewage to be reclaimed for non-potable applications, it reduces the city’s reliance on freshwater sources. This approach not only alleviates water stress but also reinforces the principles of resource regeneration, biodiversity preservation, and decarbonization—ensuring that water is sustainably treated, reused, and reintegrated into the supply chain.
Building a More Sustainable Water Future
As water challenges intensify, sustainable management is becoming an urgent priority for industries and municipalities worldwide. Veolia’s innovative solutions are helping communities optimize water use, reduce carbon emissions, and regenerate critical resources, strengthening their ability to thrive in an increasingly water-scarce world.
