Company Name: Braskem

Location: Brazil

Aquapolo – wastewater reuse delivering multiple benefits for the private and public sector

At its inauguration in 2012, Aquapolo was the largest wastewater reuse project in Brazil. A public-private partnership including Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in Latin America, Sabesp, the public water operator for São Paulo and Foz do Brasil, a waste management company, developed and financed the plant. The facility has the capacity to produce 1,000 liters per second of recycled water for reuse, supplying a petrochemical complex located in São Paulo. Braskem, which uses approximately 65% of Aquapolo’s capacity, has signed a 41-year contract for this supply, guaranteeing revenue to cover operating costs. While serving the growing demands of industry, the project has also enabled an increase in the supply of drinking water for human consumption, which estimates suggest saved over USD $50 million during the water crisis of 2014-2015.