Va Tech Wabag Limited (WABAG), a leading pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Company has secured INR 5200 million worth order from Jajmau Tannery Effluent Treatment Association (JTETA) towards engineering, construction and operation & maintenance of a 20 MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant (`CETP') for Jajmau Leather Cluster, Uttar Pradesh. The scope of this Design and Build contract includes engineering, supply, erection, construction and commissioning of 20 MLD Tertiary Treatment Plant over a period of 24 months. The 2 stage CETP includes pre-treatment for sulphide removal and tertiary treatment using ultra-filtration technology.

The scope also includes setting up of a chrome recovery unit, where the chrome recovered will be reused in the tanneries. Post successful commissioning, WABAG will also Operate & Maintain the plant for a period of 5 years. The construction of this plant will be funded under the prestigious Namami Gange Scheme.