"Research and our capacity to innovate are the key to our success at its highest level". Henri Proglio, CEO Veolia Environnement.
Research is both an historic and essential commitment for Veolia Water.
Research & Development
Resources
- Worldwide budget: A$162 million.
- 600 specialist staff members dedicated to research and development.
- Three global research centres, one in Australia.
United Water conducts research for Veolia Environnement in the areas of water/biosolids reuse and management of algae.
Visit the United Water website for more information.
Six spheres of excellence
Veolia Water's key areas of research fall into six spheres of excellence :
- management of water resources
- drinking water
- wastewater
- biosolids
- water supply systems
- analysis
Synergy with Veolia Environnement
Veolia Water's research and development works with that of Veolia Environnement in those areas which also affect the waste (Veolia Environmental Services), and energy (Veolia Energy) divisions of the Group.
These areas of synergy include :
- eliminating micropolluants
- developing processes for the disinfection of water
- managing networks
- developing membrane processes
- treating and eliminating biosolids