VA TECH WABAG (WABAG), a leading multinational water technology company, has secured a major consortium order from United Water Supply Company of Georgia LLC (UWSCG) for the development of a 19 Million Litres Per Day (MLD) wastewater treatment plant in Kutaisi, Georgia. The project is funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and marks WABAG’s entry into both the Georgian market and the wider CIS region.
The project involves the construction of a modern wastewater and sludge treatment facility designed to address the growing environmental and infrastructure needs of Kutaisi, the country’s third-largest city. The plant has been planned with scalability in mind and can be expanded in phases to handle up to 56 MLD in the future.
Awarded under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model, the scope includes the demolition of the existing treatment facility, construction of the new plant, and installation of an effluent pipeline leading to the river. As the consortium leader, WABAG will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the project, including design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning. The company will also oversee operational supervision and provide training to client personnel for a period of 12 months.
The new facility will incorporate advanced treatment technologies, including mechanical and biological processes with nutrient removal based on the activated sludge method. Additional components include final sedimentation, UV disinfection systems, sludge treatment units, solar sludge drying beds, odour control systems, and associated pumping infrastructure. These features are designed to ensure high treatment efficiency while meeting stringent environmental standards.
This order represents a strategic milestone for WABAG as it continues to expand its international presence and strengthen its position as a reliable partner for sustainable water solutions. The company brings over a century of experience in water technology and has delivered more than 1,500 water and wastewater treatment plants worldwide over the past three decades.
With a workforce of over 2,000 professionals operating across more than 25 countries, WABAG provides comprehensive solutions covering the entire water value chain—from design and engineering to construction, commissioning, and long-term operations. Its innovation-driven approach is supported by advanced research and development centres in Europe and India, along with a portfolio of over 125 intellectual property rights. Aligned with global sustainability goals, WABAG continues to focus on conservation, resource optimisation, recycling, and reuse, contributing to resilient water management systems across the world.
