Build Better with Sika

La Wantzenau waste water treatment plant refurbishment in Strasbourg, France drone photo birds eye view

To address the increasing demand for clean water, the challenge of water shortage and worldwide water pollution, stringent regulations and standards for water facilities have been implemented. Sika is committed to valuable contributions with construction and refurbishment solutions to build water retaining structures better.

Sika has the most complete, comprehensive range of products and systems to meet the specific needs and requirements of owners of water facilities, architects, engineers and contractors on site all around the world. Our engineers are able to support customers throughout projects - determining the best waterproofing concept, detailed design, detailing, support for successful installation and completion on site, and remedial solutions for any existing structures.

Sika Systems and Products for the Water Industry

The global water infrastructure market grows 5-6% annually, and
10%
growth in India and China.¹
80%
of all waste water is still untreated.¹
In Europe, there is an average of
7.3
meters of public sewer per European inhabitant.²
An estimated
4.2 billion
people worldwide had access to safely managed sanitation services in 2020.³

Drinking Water Facilities by Region

Pie chart graphic showing breakdown of drinking water facilities by region
Sika has been present in water infrastructure projects in
all
continents (except Antarctica).
Globally, there are roughly
60,000
waste water treatment plants, out of which about 25,000 are in Europe.⁴
In the US alone,
23 billion
liters of water leaks daily.¹

Resources

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Army Bay. Whangaparaoa

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Army Bay. Whangaparaoa
2018
The Army Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant services Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Orewa, Hatfields beach and Silverdale. Operational since 1982, it treats wastewater and discharges it through a 2.8 km outfall pipe that extends 1.0 km out into the Tiri channel.
Rosedale WWTP

Rosedale Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Auckland

Auckland

Rosedale Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Auckland

Auckland
2019
The second largest wastewater treatment plant in the Auckland region and is among the largest in New Zealand. It provides primary, secondary and advanced treatment of effluent from a population of approximately 185,000 people.
Kowhai Reservoir

Kowhai Reservoir, Mairangi Bay, Auckland

Mairangi Bay, Auckland

Kowhai Reservoir, Mairangi Bay, Auckland

Mairangi Bay, Auckland
2020
Kowhai Reservoir holds 4.6 million litres of water, serving a population of 16,500 residents from Browns Bay to Campbells Bay.