Australia's first biological iron and manganese removal water filtration plant in landmark NT project. http://www.degremont.com.au/media/news/australias-first-biological-iron-and-manganese-removal-water-filtration-plant/

1. DEGRÉMONT
Level 7, 5 Rider Boulevard
2138 RHODES - NSW - AUSTRALIA
www.degremont.com.au
PRESS RELEASE
August 20th
, 2014
Degrémont to deliver Australia’s first biological iron and manganese removal
water filtration plant in landmark NT project
Degrémont Australia, a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, has signed a contract with the Power
and Water Corporation (PWC) in the Northern Territory to design and construct upgrades to the
Adelaide River Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for the production of drinking water.
Commencing in August 2014, the project will provide drinking water with improved aesthetics for
the rural township of Adelaide River.
The township draws its drinking water supply from a number of bores that typically contain elevated
iron and manganese concentrations. While the current water supply is safe and meets all Australian
Drinking Water Guidelines, the mineral concentrations can lead to discoloured water that has an
unpleasant taste and stains laundry.
Upgrades to the WTP will include the introduction of an Australia-first biological filtration system to
provide for the removal of iron and manganese. The biological plant is a more reliable, sustainable
and cost effective method of treating bore water than the traditional physical- chemical reaction
process. The new Adelaide River water supply system will service the population of around 300
residents, supplying up to 1.1 mega litres of improved drinking water per day in peak demand.
Commenting on the project, Degrémont Australia’s CEO, Roch Cheroux, said the agreement
demonstrated its expanding commitment to provide innovative and reliable water treatment
solutions for small to medium sized projects throughout Australia.
“We’re delighted to be working with PWC in the Northern Territory and look forward to delivering
positive project outcomes for the local community. This project will deliver Australia’s first biological
iron and manganese removal water filtration plant, which unlike traditional methods, requires no
chemical use making it more environmentally friendly as well as reducing operational expenditure.
The contract demonstrates our innovative approach to municipal water solutions and our expertise
in providing reliable water services to projects of all sizes across Australia” Mr Cheroux said.
“We are passionate about working with municipal authorities and local communities to better
understand their water supply and treatment needs. We have built a strong reputation in the local
market over the last 40 years and have the added advantage of being able to draw from a deep pool
of global expertise and experience in delivering innovative, cost effective and quality services to
municipal clients” he said.
ENDS
Media Contact
Karen Dunnicliff
Sefiani Communications Group
(02) 8920 0700 or kdunnicliff@sefiani.com.au

2. Degrémont
A subsidiary of the SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT group, Degrémont has been the world water treatment
specialist for more than 70 years. Operating in more than 70 countries with over 5,000 employees,
Degrémont generated revenues of €1,110 million in 2013.
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
Natural resources are not infinite. Each day, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT (Paris: SEV, Brussels: SEVB) and
its subsidiaries deal with the challenge of protecting resources by providing innovative solutions to
industry and to millions of people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT supplies drinking water to 92 million
people, provides wastewater treatment services for 65 million people and collects the waste
produced by 52 million people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT has 79,550 employees and, with its presence
on five continents, is a world leader exclusively dedicated to water and waste management services.
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT generated total revenues of EUR 14.6 billion in 2013.
Power and Water Corporation
Power and Water Corporation (PWC) is a government owned corporation that provides electricity,
water and sewerage services to 85 000 customers across the Northern Territory, which boasts one of
the most severe climatic zones in the world.
PWC services four major regional areas including the capital city of Darwin, as well as 21 major
remote towns, 72 remote communities and 57 outstations. PWC infrastructure includes more than
8000 kilometres of power lines, 2000 kilometres of water mains and 1000 kilometres of sewer mains.