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Project to improve water quality in River Thames

Black & Veatch has been selected by Thames Water as principal contractor to upgrade and extend Mogden Sewage Treatment Works in West London. Construction will start in spring 2010 to significantly reduce the amount of storm sewage that overflows into the River Thames during heavy rainfall when the site becomes overloaded.

As principal contractor, Black & Veatch is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the extended works.

Black & Veatch expansion to help improve China water service for millions of people

At the opening of its new office in Shenzhen, PR China, Black & Veatch announced today that it is planning to expand its operations in the city within the next two years to provide greater capabilities to serve its clients who provide water to millions of people in China.

New high-tech industrial park in China investigates water reuse for new plants

Black & Veatch and Zhongying Precious Metal Company Ltd., are investigating advanced technologies that would provide sustainable options for two new wastewater treatment plants. The plants will treat domestic and industrial waste at a new industrial park in the Lunggang District of Shenzhen. One treatment option under investigation would provide for potential water reuse applications.

Black & Veatch receives award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for outstanding accomplishments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the EPA Administrator’s Award for Outstanding Accomplishments by a Prime Contractor for Fiscal Year 2008, to Black & Veatch in a ceremony today in Washington, D.C.