SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (Jan. 8, 2015) – Xylem Inc. has won a $1 million contract to supply wastewater treatment technology to two new plants in the city of Bergen in Norway. Xylem will supply Flygt N3000 submersible pumps, Flygt 4600 series mixers, a Sanitaire Silver Series II aeration system and high efficiency screw blowers as part of a project to improve the quality of wastewater treatment in the city.
Purac, a world leader in contracting for the treatment of wastewater, process water and drinking water, is overseeing the development of the two new treatment facilities which will have a combined capacity of 208,000 population equivalents (PE).
“These new wastewater treatment facilities will have a direct and positive impact on the quality of wastewater in the Bergen region,” said Fredrik Berglund, Director Project Department, Purac, “Xylem’s strong portfolio of brands and extensive expertise will support us in significantly improving the quality of wastewater treatment at the plants.”
Patrik Almlöf, account manager for Xylem said, “Our integrated solution, which includes a complete, turn-key aeration system, will improve wastewater quality while also decreasing biological build-up at the plants which optimises the life span of the facilities.”
Construction is currently underway following delivery of products in September 2014. The new plants are due to begin operating in autumn 2015.
Xylem is a global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings.