Veolia North America has entered into an agreement with the City of Sapulpa to operate and maintain the community’s wastewater treatment facilities. Sapulpa, located approximately 15 miles southwest of Tulsa, has a population of about 23,000.
The Sapulpa City Council approved the five-year agreement unanimously on April 21. Under the contract, which took effect May 1, Veolia will operate the city’s wastewater treatment plant and 21 pump stations. The agreement includes the option for three additional five-year renewals, pending mutual approval.
“Working with the city of Sapulpa to reach this agreement has been a meaningful experience and we are very excited to partner with Sapulpa to create the wastewater treatment performance that its residents and businesses deserve,” said Rory Munns, president of municipal water operations for Veolia’s Central Region. “Veolia has a wealth of global resources and experience, as well as decades of service to Oklahoma communities with our dedicated local staff, that we will use to serve the people of Sapulpa.”
Veolia will also advise the city on capital improvements for the wastewater treatment plant, which processes an average of 3.5 million gallons of wastewater daily and has the capacity to handle up to 7 million gallons
According to the company, Veolia will assist the city in addressing environmental goals and managing water resources in an area that often experiences drought and other weather-related challenges. The company also stated that effective wastewater treatment is important to the region’s economic development. Veolia describes its global GreenUp strategy as an effort to advance water quality, hazardous waste management, decarbonization, and related technologies.
Craig Henderson, Mayor of Sapulpa, said, “I’m excited to welcome Veolia to the City of Sapulpa. We are at a point where we need the hands-on technical assistance and direction this nationally recognized company offers. As our city continues to grow, the demands on all our water facilities will continue to be of utmost importance, and this is just another step we need to make to ensure compliance and to make our systems efficient and top quality.”
Under the agreement, Veolia will also advise the city on capital improvements for the wastewater treatment plant, which processes an average of 3.5 million gallons of wastewater daily and has the capacity to handle up to 7 million gallons.
