DuPont to Supply MemCor™ MBR for Three UK Plants, Wigan Serving 437,000
DuPont Water Solutions will supply MemCor™ membrane bioreactor systems for expansions at United Utilities’ Eccles, Salford and Wigan plants in northwest England. The Wigan facility, serving over 437,000 people, will become the UK’s largest MBR plant, boosting capacity to meet stricter discharge standards and yield higher-quality effluent.
1. Contract Award Details
DuPont Water Solutions secured agreements to provide MemCor™ MBR systems for three major wastewater plant expansions by United Utilities in northwest England. Contract terms and values have not been disclosed.
2. Scope and Locations
The project encompasses upgrades at the Eccles, Salford and Wigan treatment plants. The Wigan site will serve more than 437,000 residents and become the UK’s largest membrane bioreactor facility.
3. Technology Benefits
MemCor™ MBR technology integrates activated sludge treatment with membrane filtration to deliver superior effluent quality, operational flexibility and reduced maintenance, potentially offering significant life-cycle cost savings.
4. Strategic Implications
This contract strengthens DuPont’s foothold in the municipal water market, aligns with its strategy to expand advanced water treatment solutions and may enhance revenue prospects for its Water Solutions segment.