Veolia has secured a landmark two-year contract, with an option for a six-month extension, to operate and maintain the Koropi–Paiania Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which serves the eastern part of the Attica Region.
This contract represents a significant milestone for Veolia in Greece, strengthens its position in the Greek market, and marks the first substantial collaboration between Veolia and EYDAP, the country’s leading water utility, according to the relevant announcement.
The agreement is particularly significant, as it marks the first time that EYDAP has entrusted the operation of its wastewater treatment facilities to one of the leading international companies in environmental services, a fact that confirms Veolia’s proven expertise and operational excellence in this sector.
With this landmark contract, Veolia assumes full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, which serves approximately 100,000 residents in the eastern part of the Athens metropolitan area.
Veolia will use this opportunity—its first major operational contract in Greece—to showcase its technological expertise, operational excellence, and innovative solutions in the field of wastewater management. Drawing on its international know-how, the Company will implement advanced processes and best practices to optimize the facility’s operation, enhance treatment efficiency, ensure strict compliance with environmental requirements, and guarantee sustainable performance for years to come.
This partnership strengthens Veolia’s already well-established presence in Greece, which is based on its 5% minority stake in EYATH, the water and wastewater company of Thessaloniki, which provides comprehensive water supply and wastewater management services to 1.3 million people. The Koropi–Paiania contract further expands Veolia’s presence in the strategically important region of Eastern Attica.
Francois Debergh, Country Director for Greece and Bulgaria, stated: “This significant partnership with EYDAP marks an important milestone for Veolia in the Greek market and reflects our deep commitment to supporting Greece’s environmental security.
Through this partnership, we will bring our long-standing operational and technological expertise to EYDAP’s critical infrastructure, co-creating sustainable solutions that align with its environmental aspirations. By ensuring the safe and efficient treatment of wastewater for nearly 100,000 residents, we are also helping to protect natural resources, enhancing public health, and addressing one of the most critical environmental needs of residents in the wider region.
In line with our global strategic program, GreenUp, we are proud to be Greece’s trusted partner for environmental innovation and water resource security.”