The Government of Mlawa, Poland, has awarded Suez with the contract for the management of the city sewage treatment infrastructure under public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The company will be responsible for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of the project under a 33 year contract with a total value of €77 million (US$86 million).

The purpose of this project is to replace the obsolete waste water treatment plant (WWTP) built in 1991. The new WWTP, to be commissioned within 3 years, will have the capacity of 5200 m3/day and will enable the City of Mlawa to meet all quality standards required by the Polish law thanks to the new technology and innovations provided by SUEZ.

The group will implement processes that will further remove pollutants dissolved in the waste water such as organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus compounds and have a considerable impact on improving the cleanliness of the environment, especially on the Seracz river located in the vicinity.

Angel Simon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ in charge of Water Europe said:

"We are delighted to partner with the city of Mlawa. The operational and environmental stewardship of SUEZ will ensure tangible benefits for the city and its residents. Our commitment to help with the modernization of infrastructure will enable the municipality to guarantee high-quality essential services for all of its citizens."