[ Press releases listing ](/en/media/press-releases " Press releases listing") 22 Jun. 2023 [PDF Communiqué de presse - Veolia et son partenaire PFO signent le contrat d'exploitation et de maintenance de l'usine de traitement de La Mé\_21 06 2023 (3.74 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc1886/files/document/2023/06/Communiqu%C3%A9%20de%20presse%20-%20Veolia%20et%20son%20partenaire%20PFO%20signent%20le%20contrat%20d%27exploitation%20et%20de%20maintenance%20de%20l%27usine%20de%20traitement%20de%20La%20M%C3%A9_21%2006%202023.pdf) [PDF Press release - Veolia and its partner PFO sign the operation and maintenance contract for the La Mé treatment plant\_21 06 2023 (3.73 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc1886/files/document/2023/06/Press%20release%20-%20Veolia%20and%20its%20partner%20PFO%20sign%20the%20operation%20and%20maintenance%20contract%20for%20the%20La%20M%C3%A9%20treatment%20plant_06%2021%202023.pdf) **The Ivorian government renews its confidence in its long-time partners Veolia and PFO Africa for the La Mé drinking water treatment plant, by signing a 15-year operation and maintenance contract with the Société Ivoirienne des Eaux et de l’Environnement (SIEE), a joint venture between PFO Africa and Veolia.** The La Mé plant, one of the largest single-phase structures in West Africa, contributes to Abidjan's growing water needs. The Ivorian government initiated the project in 2018 and entrusted the PFO Africa and Veolia consortium with its construction. Veolia ensured its conception, supply of equipment, assembly, project management, plant commissioning and training of operating personnel. Operating for several months, the plant is located 30 km north of Abidjan on an 8-hectare site. At full capacity, it will produce 240,000 m³ of drinking water per day and it will cover the daily needs of 2.4 million Abidjan inhabitants. The plant addresses the issue of water access in Abidjan's northeastern areas (north of Cocody, Abobo and soon Yopougon) by treating surface water drawn from the La Mé river.