AECOM Wins $100M+ Contract for Silicon Valley Water Reuse Facility
Event summary
- AECOM selected to design Pure Water Silicon Valley demonstration facility
- Project includes 200-gallon-per-minute pilot facility and 10,000-sq-ft learning center
- Contract scope covers design, engineering, regulatory support, and public outreach
- Facility will evaluate advanced treatment technologies for direct potable reuse
- AECOM's work will inform potential future implementation of direct potable reuse
The big picture
This $100M+ contract positions AECOM as a leader in advanced water reuse solutions amid growing climate-driven water scarcity. The project represents a significant step in validating direct potable reuse technology, which could become a critical water source for drought-resilient communities. AECOM's long-standing relationship with Valley Water and expertise in water treatment facilities strengthens its position in the environmental services sector.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Development
- How the project's findings will influence California's water reuse regulations
- Technology Validation
- Whether the advanced treatment technologies will meet performance expectations
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which direct potable reuse adoption accelerates in drought-prone regions