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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions partners with local municipality to provide clean water for more than 10,000 residents in Chennai

CHENNAI, INDIA, April 21, 2025 — BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) recently inaugurated the BASF-Waterlife Safe Water Plant in partnership with Maraimalai Nagar Municipality. The plant provides long-term access to clean affordable drinking water for more than 10,000 residents in Chennai’s Ward No. 12, addressing critical community needs and promoting public health and sustainable water management.

“Seeing the community come together to celebrate this milestone reinforces our dedication to improving the quality of life for the community and beyond,” said Sujan Saha, Managing Director of ECMS India and Director Sub-Region Southeast Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts. "This project not only addresses public health challenges but also contributes to economic stability and social development, solidifying our long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and creating a lasting impact on local communities.”

Thiru. J. Shanmugam, Chairman of Maraimalai Nagar Municipality, together with global executives from the ECMS Mobile Emissions Catalysts business, participated in the inauguration ceremony, which included a traditional Pooja ceremony, followed by the ceremonial activation of the water plant, and distribution of the first jugs of purified water to community members.

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