precious resources, pressing challenges, clearer solutions.

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1 Water Technologies & Solutions precious resources, pressing challenges, clearer solutions.

2 precious resources If water consumption continues to increase at the same rate, the statistics are a wake-up call: by the year 2020, water demand will exceed supply by 470 trillion gallons. The United Nations projects that two thirds of the world s population about 5.5 billion people will live in areas facing moderate to severe water stress by In other words, within 10 to 15 years we will not have enough available water to sustain our businesses and quality of life; as an increasingly precious natural resource, water may be seen as the world s next oil. The growing demand for energy also requires enormous amounts of water. SUEZ is committed to identifying and implementing solutions that address water availability and quality, increase productivity, reduce energy consumption and operational costs, and meet growing environmental regulations. As concerns about water scarcity and energy demand increase, the Water Technologies & Solutions business of SUEZ is bringing together experienced researchers to create advanced technologies that help develop new innovations for water purification and conservation that allow industry to operate as efficiently as possible. It is easy to understand the need for clean drinking water in our global communities, but nearly 20 percent of global freshwater consumption occurs in industrial processes that include cooling, chemical processing, wastewater treatment systems, power generation, and manufacturing operations. Some of these processes require water more pure than drinking water. Even in developed nations like the U.S., water resources are under a rising threat not only because of a growing population and increased industrial demands, but also because of the heightened issues related to drought, waste and network losses. For more than 120 years, SUEZ has been in the business of providing solutions for global customers, helping them address some of the world s most demanding opportunities and challenges. Today, we are committed to protecting our most precious natural resources, and helping our customers run more proficient and responsible businesses.

3 pressing challenges clearer solutions Our customers all over the world face different challenges at different cycles in their business operations. SUEZ stays ahead of global trends that may impact our customers now, and in the future, by continuing to develop technologies that offer real solutions. Today, some of the most pressing water-related issues our customers face are associated with availability, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. availability With conventional sources of water such as surface and groundwater already under heavy stress in many areas around the world, the demand for water continues to outstrip current available supply. This mounting gap between demand and supply means significant opportunities exist to redirect and reuse municipal and industrial wastewater in order to create a more sustainable water source. Today, SUEZ s proven technologies in water reclamation, advanced wastewater treatment and reuse make it possible for municipalities and businesses to implement sustainable reuse programs that help them save money, generate new sources of revenue, and help address environmental concerns. Many leading municipalities and water agencies are leveraging SUEZ s expertise to safely reclaim, treat and redirect the treated effluent to a variety of applications, including agriculture and industry. productivity As plant equipment and utility systems begin to age, operators seek ways to increase efficiency and productivity, and, ultimately, protect their assets and extend their life cycles. Water deficits cause additional constraints to productivity. SUEZ is exploring ways to make industry more efficient through new water and process technologies and discovering new ways to help plants save energy and run more reliably. In addition, our researchers are focused on detecting, predicting and preventing plant malfunctions for safer, more productive and cleaner plant operations. environment Increasing government regulations are requiring that industries such as chemical, refining, mining, and oil & gas reduce or eliminate the amount of potentially hazardous wastewater discharged at their sites. SUEZ s technologically advanced solutions treat impaired wastewater and manage water levels without discharging impurities, helping customers turn industrial wastewater into a new, high-quality water source that can be redirected into their industrial processes or safely discharged into the environment. quality With over 70 percent of the planet covered by water, many have viewed these bodies as a limitless supply. However, few have considered the impact of global warming, pollution and other activities that can impair that water which communities and industry rely upon. Today, the quality of our world s ground water is becoming desperate. SUEZ continues to develop advanced solutions that treat extremely impaired waters thus providing a high-quality water source that can be used for a variety of purposes. energy Not only are water and energy resources critical to the well-being of the world s growing population, they are also intrinsically dependent on each other. In simple terms, energy is required to produce water, and water is required to produce energy. With water demand tripling in the next 20 years and energy demand doubling over the same period, we must act now to stem the potential damage that could be brought about by this unprecedented growth. SUEZ is providing comprehensive water/energy-related solutions, including on-site reuse technologies, wastewater-to-energy systems, distributed power, information management and remote monitoring, and diagnostics and control.

4 focus and clarity SUEZ is committed to providing customers with innovative and responsible solutions to the hurdles they face now and in the future. The SUEZ Innovation, Development & Advanced Services Center (SUEZ IDEAS Center), applies a century of global experience to product and technical services research. SUEZ s stateof-the-art laboratory is staffed by renowned research and development engineers and scientists who are equipped to analyze the composition of water and wastewater samples to develop the best technical, cost-effective solutions for SUEZ customers. Every day, we invest in developing new technologies to meet industry challenges, from reducing the total cost of producing water to reducing waterborne diseases and to providing environmentally friendly chemicals. We also continue to invest in our people so that they continue to provide the very best value to our customers. SUEZ partners with world-leading institutions and industry leaders to expand our research and testing capabilities and to develop comprehensive, seamless solutions. SUEZ is at the forefront of wastewater reclamation, treatment, and reuse and we are focused on providing our customers with current solutions that help them save water and energy, and reduce operating costs. SUEZ offers a unique range of solutions and experience across industries such as oil and gas, refining, power, municipal, mining, steel, commercial and institutional, and food and beverage. We understand how to help our customers tackle environmental regulations because we ve established stringent environmental policies of our own that make us even more responsible in the way we conduct our operations. At SUEZ,we imagine new models, new technologies, new solutions, to secure a resourceful future for all. We engage in the resource revolution to reinvent the way we manage resources in the new circular economy. We are SUEZ. Learn more by visiting

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