Commissioning: 2017

WABAG was awarded the contract to refurbish the Dragon wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at PEPSI Co. International’s beverage facility in Bucharest. The project involved a complete upgrade from CAS to Moving Bed Biology, replacing equipment, and refurbishing civil structures. The WWTP, using WABAG FLUOPUR® technology, has a capacity of 2,550 m³/day, with modernization completed at the end of 2017. WABAG also managed plant operations until September 2020.

• Scope: EPC & O&M
  • Renewal of technical equipment
  • Rehabilitation of clarifiers
  • Sludge dewatering
• Technologies:
  • Mechanical pre-treatment
  • ph control
  • Biological treatment (IFAS process)
  • Sludge dewatering (new)

 The new design was successfully tested on the spot for several months using a pilot plant prior to full-scale installation.

• Impact: The upgraded Dragon wastewater treatment plant enhances water quality in the Bucharest region, supporting sustainable production and protecting local ecosystems.