Why European power plants choose Veolia mobile water services:

Rapid response when you need it most:

  • 24/7 emergency deployment
  • Fully operational systems within 24-48 hours
  • Experienced technicians on-site for installation and commissioning
  • Minimise downtime during outages, maintenance, or emergencies
  • Local technical support teams

Strategic flexibility for your operations:

  • Planned deployment coordinated with your project timeline
  • Scalable solutions that adapt to changing requirements
  • Long-term service agreements with predictable costs
  • Avoid capital expenditure while maintaining operational excellence
  • Trial periods for technology evaluation before permanent investment
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Comprehensive water treatment solutions

Our mobile water services support every aspect of power generation operations:

  • Boiler feedwater treatment: high-purity water systems including demineralisation, reverse osmosis, and mixed-bed polishing.

  • Cooling tower water treatment: filtration, softening, and chemical treatment systems.

  • Condensate polishing: mobile ion exchange systems to protect turbines and boilers.

  • Wastewater treatment: compliance solutions for EU discharge requirements.

  • Emergency backup systems: redundancy during planned maintenance or equipment failure.

  • Capacity augmentation: supplemental systems during peak demand or facility expansion.

  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD): advanced systems for water-stressed regions
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Applications across power generation

  • Planned maintenance turnarounds and outages
  • Emergency backup for failed permanent systems
  • Temporary capacity during unplanned outages
  • Capacity expansion projects
  • Fuel switching and conversion support
  • Temporary solutions during facility upgrades
  • Technology trials before permanent investment
  • Supplemental treatment during peak demand periods
  • High-purity water systems meeting strict nuclear standards
  • Scheduled maintenance support
  • Redundant systems for critical operations
  • Regulatory-compliant treatment solutions meeting EU and national requirements
  • Long-term supplemental capacity
  • Flexible solutions for varying water quality needs
  • Scalable systems matching operational demands
  • Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) water treatment
  • Efficiency optimisation projects
  • Emergency backup during equipment failure
  • Planned outage support: maintain waste processing capacity during scheduled maintenance
  • Emergency backup: during equipment failure to maintain waste processing capacity
  • Capacity expansion: Temporary treatment capacity during facility upgrades or throughput increases
  • Boiler feedwater systems: long-term rental solutions for steam generation
  • Flue gas treatment water: scalable systems for scrubber and APC water treatment
  • Leachate treatment projects: multi-year solutions for complex leachate management
  • Technology trials: test advanced treatment processes before permanent investment
  • Compliance upgrades: meet evolving BAT requirements and discharge standards
  • New facility commissioning: temporary systems during construction and ramp-up phases
  • District heating integration: water treatment for CHP and heat export systems
  • Circular economy projects: support for resource recovery and recycling initiatives
  • Bottom ash quenching water treatment: emergency filtration and recycling systems
  • Water treatment for hybrid facilities
  • Biomass plant water systems
  • Support for energy storage systems
  • Sustainable treatment technologies
  • Green hydrogen production support
  • Planned maintenance turnarounds and outages
  • Emergency backup for failed permanent systems
  • Temporary capacity during unplanned outages
  • Capacity expansion projects
  • Fuel switching and conversion support
  • Temporary solutions during facility upgrades
  • Technology trials before permanent investment
  • Supplemental treatment during peak demand periods
  • High-purity water systems meeting strict nuclear standards
  • Scheduled maintenance support
  • Redundant systems for critical operations
  • Regulatory-compliant treatment solutions meeting EU and national requirements
  • Long-term supplemental capacity
  • Flexible solutions for varying water quality needs
  • Scalable systems matching operational demands
  • Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) water treatment
  • Efficiency optimisation projects
  • Emergency backup during equipment failure
  • Planned outage support: maintain waste processing capacity during scheduled maintenance
  • Emergency backup: during equipment failure to maintain waste processing capacity
  • Capacity expansion: Temporary treatment capacity during facility upgrades or throughput increases
  • Boiler feedwater systems: long-term rental solutions for steam generation
  • Flue gas treatment water: scalable systems for scrubber and APC water treatment
  • Leachate treatment projects: multi-year solutions for complex leachate management
  • Technology trials: test advanced treatment processes before permanent investment
  • Compliance upgrades: meet evolving BAT requirements and discharge standards
  • New facility commissioning: temporary systems during construction and ramp-up phases
  • District heating integration: water treatment for CHP and heat export systems
  • Circular economy projects: support for resource recovery and recycling initiatives
  • Bottom ash quenching water treatment: emergency filtration and recycling systems
  • Water treatment for hybrid facilities
  • Biomass plant water systems
  • Support for energy storage systems
  • Sustainable treatment technologies
  • Green hydrogen production support

Pan-European coverage with local expertise

With operations across Europe and over 170 years of water treatment experience, Veolia combines continental reach with local knowledge of regional regulations, water quality challenges, and operational requirements.

Plant uptime and reliability
 
Proven technology
 
  • State-of-the-art mobile treatment units
  • Continuously maintained and updated fleet
  • Scalable solutions from 1 to 1,000+ m³/h
  • Advanced monitoring and remote control systems
  • Compliant with EU directives and national standards
  • Latest energy-efficient technologies
Regulatory compliance
 
Complete service package
 
  • Engineering and system design
  • Project planning and timeline coordination
  • Transportation and installation across Europe
  • Operations and maintenance support
  • Water quality monitoring and reporting
  • Chemical supply and management
  • Regulatory compliance documentation (IED, WFD, BREF)
  • Multi-lingual technical support
  • Performance guarantees
Water system integrity
 
Cost-effective solutions
 
  • Avoid capital expenditure on permanent equipment
  • Predictable operational costs with fixed rental terms
  • Reduce balance sheet impact
  • Pay only for what you need, when you need it
  • Flexible rental terms 
  • Optimise OPEX vs CAPEX balance
  • Tax-efficient rental arrangements
  • Reduce operational risks and insurance costs

Supporting EPCs in power generation projects

Veolia's mobile water services help EPC contractors deliver power generation projects on time and on budget, providing flexible water treatment solutions that de-risk construction, accelerate commissioning, and bridge equipment delays.

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Why power generation EPCs partner with Veolia:

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De-Risk project delivery


  • Proven technology with performance guarantees
  • Rapid deployment if permanent systems are delayed
  • Backup capacity during commissioning and performance testing
  • Maintain project milestones despite supply chain disruptions

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Accelerate timelines and revenue

  • Early water availability for construction and testing
  • Parallel operation during permanent system commissioning
  • Enable early plant operation and client revenue generation
  • Support phased delivery and fast-track schedules

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Optimise project economics

  • Reduce client's initial CAPEX requirements
  • Flexible handover timing as permanent systems come online
  • Avoid liquidated damages from water treatment delays
  • Multi-project framework agreements available

Key EPC applications

Immediate, reliable water supply during construction phases before permanent water infrastructure is in place, including mobile ultrafiltration systems to treat available source water to the required quality for construction and early commissioning activities.

High-purity demineralised water supply for steam blow procedures, a critical commissioning activity for new power plant pipework and turbine systems; mobile systems ensure the correct water quality and volume are available precisely when needed to keep commissioning on schedule. 

Process water for construction, testing, and commissioning phases. 

Maintain operations during fuel switching or modernisation projects.

Immediate deployment when permanent systems are delayed by supply chain issues.

Parallel operation during performance testing and warranty periods.

Long-term rental solutions aligned with project finance structures.

Immediate, reliable water supply during construction phases before permanent water infrastructure is in place, including mobile ultrafiltration systems to treat available source water to the required quality for construction and early commissioning activities.

High-purity demineralised water supply for steam blow procedures, a critical commissioning activity for new power plant pipework and turbine systems; mobile systems ensure the correct water quality and volume are available precisely when needed to keep commissioning on schedule. 

Process water for construction, testing, and commissioning phases. 

Maintain operations during fuel switching or modernisation projects.

Immediate deployment when permanent systems are delayed by supply chain issues.

Parallel operation during performance testing and warranty periods.

Long-term rental solutions aligned with project finance structures.

EPC partnership benefits

 
  1. Single point of accountability: turnkey solutions from design through operation.

  2. Pan-European capability: consistent service across multiple project locations with cross-border logistics expertise.

  3. Flexible commercial terms: project-specific pricing, framework agreements, and payment terms aligned with milestones.

  4. Technical expertise: 170+ years of water treatment experience with power generation sector specialists.

Strategic scenarios we enable

Emergency equipment failure: rapid deployment of mobile systems to maintain operations while permanent equipment is repaired or replaced, preventing costly generation losses and maintaining contractual obligations.

Planned outages and turnarounds: comprehensive water treatment support during scheduled maintenance windows, ensuring water quality standards are maintained throughout the outage period.

Capacity expansion and growth projects: meet capacity gaps during facility expansions or test increased capacity requirements before committing to permanent infrastructure investment.

Facility upgrades and modernisation: maintain operations during long-term upgrade projects, with flexible capacity adjustment as new permanent systems come online.

Regulatory compliance projects: Meet evolving EU directives (IED, WFD) or implement BAT requirements with proven treatment technology while permanent solutions are designed and constructed.

Fuel switching and energy transition: support water treatment needs during conversion projects, renewable energy integration, or transition to lower-carbon generation.

Technology evaluation and trials: Test new water treatment technologies or processes before permanent investment, with full technical support and performance data.

Seasonal capacity management: supplement permanent systems during high-demand periods without oversizing permanent infrastructure for peak loads.

Decommissioning support: water treatment solutions during plant decommissioning phases, particularly for nuclear facilities.

 


Our process: from inquiry to operation

Our experts assess your specific needs, water quality, and operational requirements 

Engineered system tailored to your facility's specifications, local regulations and project timeline
Equipment delivered and installed according to your project schedule with minimal disruption
System startup and comprehensive operator training in your preferred language

24/7/365 technical support, monitoring, and maintenance throughout rental period 

Regular reporting and optimisation throughout the project
System modifications as project requirements evolve
Coordinated handover to permanent systems or contract extension

Our experts assess your specific needs, water quality, and operational requirements 

Engineered system tailored to your facility's specifications, local regulations and project timeline
Equipment delivered and installed according to your project schedule with minimal disruption
System startup and comprehensive operator training in your preferred language

24/7/365 technical support, monitoring, and maintenance throughout rental period 

Regular reporting and optimisation throughout the project
System modifications as project requirements evolve
Coordinated handover to permanent systems or contract extension

Technical specifications

Our mobile water treatment fleet includes:

  • Reverse osmosis systems (1-140 m³/hr per single unit)
  • Ion exchange systems (demineralisation and softening)
  • Ultrafiltration and microfiltration units
  • Electrodeionisation (EDI) systems
  • Chemical feed and storage systems
  • Mobile evaporators and crystallisers
  • Biological treatment systems
  • Water storage and distribution equipment

All systems feature:

  • PLC-based controls with remote monitoring capabilities
  • Continuous water quality monitoring and data logging
  • Weatherised enclosures for European climates
  • Compliance with EU directives and CE marking
  • Energy-efficient designs supporting sustainability goals
  • Integration capabilities with existing plant systems
  • Redundancy options for critical applications
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Long-term service agreement benefits

 For power generation facilities facing extended projects, upgrades, or transitions, multi-year mobile water service contracts offer strategic advantages that go beyond simple equipment rental. 

  • Preserve capital for core generation assets
  • Predictable operational costs
  • Improved cash flow management
  • Off-balance-sheet financing options
  • Maintain production during transitions
  • Adapt to changing requirements
  • Access latest technology without ownership
  • Reduce maintenance burden
  • Performance guarantees
  • Technology obsolescence protection
  • Regulatory compliance assurance
  • Expert technical support
  • Trial before permanent investment
  • Defer capital decisions
  • Respond to market changes
  • Support energy transition strategies
  • Preserve capital for core generation assets
  • Predictable operational costs
  • Improved cash flow management
  • Off-balance-sheet financing options
  • Maintain production during transitions
  • Adapt to changing requirements
  • Access latest technology without ownership
  • Reduce maintenance burden
  • Performance guarantees
  • Technology obsolescence protection
  • Regulatory compliance assurance
  • Expert technical support
  • Trial before permanent investment
  • Defer capital decisions
  • Respond to market changes
  • Support energy transition strategies

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Regulatory compliance expertise

 We understand the complex regulatory landscape across Europe:

  • Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
  • Water Framework Directive (WFD)
  • Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Documents (including Waste Incineration BREF)
  • Waste Framework Directive (for EfW facilities)
  • National discharge consents and permits
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • ISO 14001 environmental management support
  • Carbon footprint reporting
  • Circular economy principles

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Sustainability and energy transition support

Veolia's mobile water services support your sustainability goals:

  • Energy-efficient treatment technologies
  • Reduced water consumption through recycling
  • Lower carbon footprint vs. oversized permanent systems
  • Support for renewable energy integration
  • Green hydrogen production water treatment
  • Circular economy approaches
  • Sustainability reporting support
  • Resource recovery from waste streams

Further reading and resources

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About Veolia mobile water services

Veolia is a global leader in optimised resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to industrial and municipal clients. Our mobile water services division operates one of the largest fleets of rental water treatment equipment in Europe, backed by unmatched technical expertise and customer support. We partner with power generators across Europe to deliver flexible, sustainable water treatment solutions that support operational excellence and energy transition strategies.

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Every power generation facility has unique water treatment needs. Our mobile water services team will work with you to design the optimal solution for your site.

 

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Mobile water services frequently asked questions

How quickly can you deploy a mobile water treatment system?

For emergency situations, we aim to deploy assets within 2 hours of your call.

What is the typical rental period for mobile water service projects?

We offer flexible terms from short-term emergency rentals (days/weeks) to long-term solutions (months/years) based on your needs.

How far in advance should we plan for a medium to long-term use for mobile water services?

We are flexible to your needs. For longer projects, we recommend 3-6 months advance notice for optimal planning and system design, though we can accommodate shorter timelines when needed. 

Can rental terms be extended or modified during the project?
Yes, we offer flexible contract terms that can be extended or modified as your project requirements evolve.
Do you provide operators for the mobile systems?
We offer full-service operation, operator training for your staff, or remote monitoring support, whatever best fits your operational model. Support available in multiple languages.
How do costs compare to permanent installations?
For projects under 3-5 years, mobile solutions typically offer significant cost advantages when considering total cost of ownership, including capital avoidance, maintenance, and flexibility. Every situation is different so speak to our team to help plan the best outcome for your project.
Can mobile systems meet the same water quality standards as permanent installations?
Yes, our mobile systems utilise the same proven technologies as permanent installations and consistently meet or exceed industry water quality standards and EU requirements.
Do you handle cross-border logistics and permits?
Yes, we manage all transportation logistics, customs documentation, and temporary installation permits across European borders.
Can we trial different technologies before committing to permanent systems?
Yes, mobile services provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate different treatment technologies under real operating conditions before making permanent investment decisions.
What happens at the end of the rental period?
We provide coordinated transition planning, whether that's extending the rental, transitioning to permanent systems, or demobilisation. All transitions are planned to ensure zero disruption to operations. 
How do mobile systems support our sustainability and decarbonisation goals?

Modern mobile systems feature energy-efficient designs, and right-sized temporary solutions often have lower overall carbon footprints than oversized permanent installations. We can provide carbon footprint reporting for your sustainability disclosures.

Can you handle the complex wastewater from Energy from Waste facilities?
Yes, we have extensive experience with EfW applications including leachate treatment, scrubber blowdown, and process water containing heavy metals, organics, and high salt concentrations. Our systems are designed to meet stringent EfW discharge requirements.
Do you support circular economy initiatives at EfW facilities?
Yes, our water treatment solutions can support resource recovery, water recycling, and other circular economy approaches that maximise value from waste processing operations.