VA Tech WABAG, a leading Indian multinational water technology company, has received a Letter of Award from the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) for the refurbishment and long-term operation of a tertiary treatment reverse osmosis (TTRO) plant in Chennai.
The project will be executed under the Public-Private Partnership model and involves the refurbishment, finance, operation, maintenance, and transfer of the facility located in Kodungaiyur.
The TTRO plant has a treatment capacity of 45 million litres per day. It was originally developed by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board in 2019 to provide high-quality treated wastewater to industries located in the Manali–Ennore and Manali–Minjur industrial corridors in Chennai.
Under the new contract, WABAG will refurbish and upgrade the existing plant to restore its full treatment capacity. The refurbishment work is expected to be completed within 18 months.
After completing the upgrade, the company will operate and maintain the facility for a period of 18.5 years. During this phase, the plant will supply treated wastewater that meets the quantity and quality standards specified in the agreement.
The Kodungaiyur project further strengthens WABAG’s position in advanced water recycling and reuse solutions. The company already operates a similar 45 MLD TTRO facility at Koyambedu in Chennai, which was designed, built, and commissioned by WABAG in 2019 to supply recycled water to industrial customers.
In addition, WABAG also operates a 40 MLD TTRO plant in Ghaziabad, developed under the PPP model. This facility provides treated wastewater to industries in the Sahibabad Industrial Area, supporting sustainable water reuse in the region.
Commenting on this development, Mr. S Varadarajan, Whole Time Director & Chief Growth Officer said, “We are delighted to secure this prestigious Recycle & Reuse project from our valued client, CMWSSB. We thank them for their continued trust and confidence in our technological expertise and execution capabilities.”
He further added, “This project further strengthens our leadership in the Indian water sector and reinforces our position at the forefront of water recycling and reuse, which will play a critical role in enabling sustainable industrial water management and supporting Chennai’s long-term water security.”
On March 12, 2026, VA Tech WABAG share price opened at ₹1,285.10, touching the day’s high at ₹1,285.90, as of 10:30 AM on the NSE.
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The new contract for the Kodungaiyur TTRO plant highlights the growing importance of treated wastewater reuse in industrial water management. By refurbishing and operating this facility, WABAG will play a key role in supporting Chennai’s shift towards a circular water economy while helping industries secure a reliable and sustainable water supply.
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Published on: Mar 12, 2026, 10:32 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
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