November 20, 2025: VA TECH WABAG (‘WABAG’), a leading pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group, secured a ‘Large’ repeat order from Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (‘MWSDB’), Nepal, towards Design, Build and Operate (‘DBO’) of a state-of-the-art Sundarijal Water Treatment Plant (‘WTP’) with a capacity of 255 Million Liter per Day (‘MLD’) in Kathmandu Valley, funded by the Asian Development Bank (‘ADB’).
The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (‘EPC’) scope will be executed over thirty- six (36) months, followed by five (5) years of Operation and Maintenance (‘O&M’), underscoring WABAG’s lifecycle partnership capabilities. The new plant to be constructed adjacent to the existing Melamchi WTP, which was built by WABAG in 2017, will treat water from the Melamchi, Yangri, and Larke Rivers, meeting Nepal’s National Drinking Water Quality Standards and strengthening water security for Kathmandu’s growing population.
Commenting on this order win, Mr. Arvind Dullu, Regional Business Head – South and Southeast Asia, said, “We sincerely thank MWSDB for this repeat order which is a testament for the continued confidence of our valued customer in our technical proficiency and capabilities. This Large order further consolidates WABAG’s strategic presence in Nepal and reinforces our position as an industry leader across the South Asian region”
About WABAG: With over a century of expertise, WABAG stands as a global leader in water technology, offering innovative and sustainable solutions for both municipal and industrial sectors. As a Pure-Play Indian Water Technology Multinational, WABAG delivers end-to-end water solutions, tailored to meet diverse customer needs across the globe. Backed by a team of over 1,600 water professionals operating in more than 25 countries, WABAG positively impacts millions of lives every day. Over the past three decades, WABAG has successfully designed and built over 1,500 municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants worldwide. WABAG serves as a trusted lifecycle partner, managing every phase of water treatment, from Design, Engineering, Supply, and Construction to Installation, Start-up, and Long-term Operational Management across various business models. Driven by a passion for innovation, WABAG operates state-of-the-art R&D centers in Europe and India and holds over 125 intellectual property rights. Its vision aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with a strong focus on conservation, resource optimization, recycling, and reuse. As one of the world’s foremost partners in water sustainability, WABAG is shaping a future where water challenges are transformed into opportunities for a better, more sustainable world.
