Drinking water treatment

Drinking Water Demand

As freshwater resources become scarcer, local authorities and municipal corporations are exploring all potential water sources - surface water, groundwater, brackish water, and seawater - to meet the demand for clean drinking water. Producing safe drinking water requires expertise in various technologies and processes, as well as an understanding of water resources. The choice of treatment system depends on the available water quantity, its quality (including seasonal changes), cost, and environmental factors.

37.7

million

Indians are affected by water borne diseases annually
(Sourced: Data cited by organisations like WaterAid, India Water Portal, ASSOCHAM, and government documents)

300

million

new urban residents in India by 2050

25%

of global annual total of groundwater is extracted in India

Meeting the Demand

Water resources are a determining factor in the implementation of an optimal drinking water production system. Through the design of treatment systems ranging from the traditional to the more sophisticated, we offer the local authorities technical solutions that meet their requirements.

Reliable Solutions for Drinking Water Production

At SUEZ, we help you design, build, and operate efficient drinking water treatment systems tailored to your local needs and water resources. Whether using traditional methods or advanced technologies, we deliver solutions that ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply.

7.5

billion

litres of drinking water distributed every day, through SUEZ run plants in the country

million

people benefiting across India

End-to-End Water Treatment Expertise

We manage the complete lifecycle of water treatment plants - from design and construction to operation and maintenance. Our in-house Design & Engineering team ensures every plant is optimised for performance, ease of use, and long-term reliability.

Our Solutions Feature:

Proven technologies suited for Indian conditions
Robust treatment processes with low water loss
Fully automated systems with SCADA control
Compact, space-efficient layouts
Energy-efficient and operator-friendly designs

Expert in Treating All Water Types

Our expertise covers:

A wide range of treatment technologies (settling, filtration, adsorption, membranes, etc.)
Handling diverse water qualities
Designing small-footprint, energy-efficient plants
Maintaining assets to extend their lifecycle

Innovation Through Collaboration

We innovate consistently - using digital intelligence, AI, and robotics.

By partnering with leading equipment manufacturers and energy solution providers, we continuously enhance our treatment technologies, improve efficiency, and offer innovative energy recovery systems.