A Flagship Project in Water Management: Sustainable
Schneider Electric has won the major contract to automate the Bhandup Water Treatment Plant in Mumbai, India. This prestigious project will see the largest water treatment plant in India adopt the latest automation technologies, a key milestone toward sustainable water management in the region. The Bhandup plant, with its huge capacity of 2000 MLD (Million Litres per Day), is of prime importance in supplying clean water to millions of people in Maharashtra.
Addressing Acute Water Challenges
The state of Maharashtra currently faces the critical challenge of a low rate of recycling of wastewater at just four percent. The project addresses this dire need by deploying far-reaching automation for the wastewater treatment processes. With more recyclability, less wastage, and a manifold rise in overall efficiency, the Bhandup plant will set an example for water management in India.
Leveraging EcoStruxure for Unparalleled Efficiency
Schneider Electric will use its well-known EcoStruxure platform in order to make the entire plant operation seamless and automated. This will include an integrated suite of the very latest technologies, including the M580-EPA Automation platform, Altivar Process Drives, and robust power quality solutions, so that all portions of the water treatment process are secure, efficient, and reliable.
A Collaborative Effort for a Sustainable Future
This project is the result of a collaboration between Schneider Electric, the Maharashtra government, and Welspun Enterprises. By cooperating with each other, they have driven innovation in water treatment solutions and contributed significantly to the goal of sustainable and equitable access to clean water for all citizens of Mumbai.
A Vision for the Future
At the completion stage, the Bhandup plant will have an astonishing capacity of approximately 4500 MLD, marking it as the largest single water treatment plant for the region. The project also clearly aligns with Schneider Electric's commitment to giving people—and customers in general—more ways of using energy and available resources while enabling better progress with reduced sustainability gaps.