Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment scope by entering new partnerships with two fast-growing communities in northern Louisiana that need to ensure their environmental security and protect their water resources amid rapid development.
Veolia now operates wastewater treatment plants in Delhi and Sterlington with a combined capacity of more than two million gallons of wastewater each day. They draw on Veolia鈥檚 resources in the region that include a 30-year partnership with the nearby City of Bastrop, 34 years of providing wastewater operations for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and multiple nearby communities in Mississippi.
鈥淐ommunities turn to Veolia when they need an experienced and well-resourced partner to help manage rapid growth, modernize existing infrastructure and adopt digital solutions 鈥� all while maintaining high levels of service, meeting every regulatory requirement and protecting public health,鈥� said Joseph Tackett, CEO of North America Municipal Services for Veolia. 鈥淲e鈥檙e dedicated to serving the needs of our partners, providing them environmental security they need to confidently welcome new residents and businesses, and we鈥檙e thrilled to join Delhi and Sterlington in meeting these challenges.鈥�
Both Delhi and Sterlington are managing the impacts of rapid regional development and welcomed Veolia to ensure they could provide reliable wastewater management services. A major data center under construction nearby has brought many new workers and supporting businesses to the area, and focused the Town of Delhi鈥檚 attention on achieving its sustainability goals to support a strong quality of life alongside economic vitality. Sterlington鈥檚 booming residential development has helped it become one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, creating new pressure to build and improve wastewater infrastructure to serve new homes as they are constructed.
Both towns recognized they needed professional expertise to meet those goals. The Town of Delhi partnered with Veolia to operate and maintain its wastewater treatment plants, 15 lift stations and composting sites for four years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year terms if both parties agree. The Town of Sterlington partnered with Veolia to operate and maintain its wastewater treatment plant and 24 lift stations for six years.
Delhi Mayor Jesse Washington said, “I am excited to welcome Veolia to the Town of Delhi. This nationally recognized company offers the hands-on technical assistance and direction we need right now. As our city continues to grow, the demands on our water facilities will remain a top priority. This partnership is a necessary step to ensure compliance and to make our systems efficient and top quality.”
Sterlington Mayor Matt Talbert said, 鈥淭he Town of Sterlington is proud to partner with Veolia, a global leader in water and wastewater management. This partnership strengthens our operations by ensuring a dedicated team of experienced professionals is available to operate, maintain and continually improve our wastewater system. Together, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible services while positioning Sterlington’s infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing community well into the next millennium.鈥�