> Delhi and Sterlington entrust Veolia to operate and maintain their wastewater systems as they experience rapid business and residential growth

> Veolia’s experience and expertise help provide environmental security to preserve and protect public health, support new development and adapt to changing needs

Veolia, the world’s leading provider of water and wastewater products and services, has expanded its wastewater treatment scope by entering new partnerships with two fast-growing communities in northern Louisiana that need to ensure their environmental security and protect their water resources amid rapid development.

Veolia now operates wastewater treatment plants in Delhi and Sterlington with a combined capacity of more than two million gallons of wastewater each day. They draw on Veolia’s resources in the region that include a 30-year partnership with the nearby City of Bastrop, 34 years of providing wastewater operations for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and multiple nearby communities in Mississippi.

“Communities turn to Veolia when they need an experienced and well-resourced partner to help manage rapid growth, modernize existing infrastructure and adopt digital solutions – all while maintaining high levels of service, meeting every regulatory requirement and protecting public health,” said Joseph Tackett, CEO of North America Municipal Services for Veolia. “We’re dedicated to serving the needs of our partners, providing them environmental security they need to confidently welcome new residents and businesses, and we’re thrilled to join Delhi and Sterlington in meeting these challenges.”

New commitments strengthen municipal operations

Both Delhi and Sterlington are managing the impacts of rapid regional development and welcomed Veolia to ensure they could provide reliable wastewater management services. A major data center under construction nearby has brought many new workers and supporting businesses to the area, and focused the Town of Delhi’s attention on achieving its sustainability goals to support a strong quality of life alongside economic vitality. Sterlington’s booming residential development has helped it become one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, creating new pressure to build and improve wastewater infrastructure to serve new homes as they are constructed.

Both towns recognized they needed professional expertise to meet those goals. The Town of Delhi partnered with Veolia to operate and maintain its wastewater treatment plants, 15 lift stations and composting sites for four years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year terms if both parties agree. The Town of Sterlington partnered with Veolia to operate and maintain its wastewater treatment plant and 24 lift stations for six years.

Delhi Mayor Jesse Washington said, “I am excited to welcome Veolia to the Town of Delhi. This nationally recognized company offers the hands-on technical assistance and direction we need right now. As our city continues to grow, the demands on our water facilities will remain a top priority. This partnership is a necessary step to ensure compliance and to make our systems efficient and top quality.”

Sterlington Mayor Matt Talbert said, “The Town of Sterlington is proud to partner with Veolia, a global leader in water and wastewater management. This partnership strengthens our operations by ensuring a dedicated team of experienced professionals is available to operate, maintain and continually improve our wastewater system. Together, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible services while positioning Sterlington’s infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing community well into the next millennium.”

Veolia’s service to Delhi and Sterlington is an example of its GreenUp strategy to lead the ecological transformation of the planet by accelerating improvements in water quality, ensuring proper hazardous waste treatment and disposal, driving decarbonization and encouraging technological innovation.

ABOUT VEOLIA

Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, works every day to build ecological security for the benefit of public health and the competitiveness of industries and regions. With 215,000 employees across five continents, working closely with local communities, and thanks to its cutting-edge technologies, the group cleans up pollution, reduces carbon emissions, and regenerates resources through concrete solutions that combine its expertise in water and water technologies, waste – including hazardous waste management, and local energy. In 2025, the Veolia group served 110 million people with drinking water and 97 million with sanitation, produced 45 million megawatt hours of energy, and treated 64 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE, Fortune 500, SBF 120) generated consolidated revenue of €44.4 billion in 2025.

In North America, Veolia is a leading environmental services provider with more than 15,000 employees working at over 500 locations. It’s the largest private water operator in the U.S., a leading water technology provider, and a hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It is uniquely positioned in the American market with a leadership role in improving water quality and removing pollutants offering a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services and technology, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.

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Veolia is expanding its wastewater treatment scope by entering new partnerships with two fast-growing communities in northern Louisiana looking to ensure their environmental security + protect local water resources amid rapid development.