수에즈(SUEZ)는 코네티컷주 퍼트넘(Putnam) 지자체와 향후 10년간  5년 갱신 옵션과 함께상·하수도 관리·운영 계약을 체결했다. 이번 계약은 약 3천만 달러의 가치를 가지고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 수에즈는 이미 코네티컷 킬링리(Killingly) 지역에서 하수도를 운영하고 있다.

계약에 따라 수에즈는 하루 2만9천㎥ 규모의 폐수처리시설 및 하수집수시스템, 하수펌프스테이션 10개소, 28.6마일 길이의 하수도관을 관리할 예정이며, 하루 4천300㎥의 물을 공급하는 10개의 급수시설 및 저장탱크 2개소, 소화전 약 250개소, 밸브 750개, 38마일 길이의 상수도관을 포함해 상수도를 운영·유지하게 된다.

 

 

 

SUEZ will manage the 29,000 m3 per day wastewater treatment facility, the wastewater collection system, 10 sewage pump stations and 28.6 miles of sewer main. SUEZ will also operate and maintain Putnam’s water system, which includes 10 wells providing 4,300 m3 a day to the community, two storage tanks, approximately 250 fire hydrants, 750 valves and 38 miles of water main.

 

Tony Falzarano, the Mayor of Putnam and Jim Shaw, Chairman of the Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority, announced in mid-January that SUEZ was chosen to operate and maintain the water and sewer systems from February, 1st. The Town of Putnam is in the process of investing over $40 million in its water infrastructure and will benefit from SUEZ’ management and technological expertise.

 

"With that type of major investment, it is imperative that we take excellent care of it," said Shaw. "SUEZ has the capability to efficiently and effectively meet all of our expectations and this partnership is a proven way to operate efficiently, ensure adequate water supplies, achieve compliance with environmental rules, enhance water service provision, and improve our water and wastewater infrastructure."

 

The scope of the project will include smart meter installations within the first 18 months. This technology can provide a permanent and reliable overview of the water cycle - thus ensuring a sustainable management of water resources for the community. Smart meters enable homeowners and businesses to obtain accurate and timely information, such as leak detection alerts. Marie-Ange Debon, Group Senior Executive VP in charge of International Division of SUEZ, said, "We are thrilled to partner with the Town of Putnam. The operational and environmental stewardship of SUEZ will ensure tangible benefits for the town and its residents for a very long time. Our commitment to help with the modernization of infrastructure will enable the municipality to guarantee high-quality essential services for all of its’ people. This agreement also illustrates the further international expansion of the Group and specifically, in North America."

 

[출처 = Water World / 2016년 4월 4일]