CARE Site Visit to BIWASE: Understanding Urban Water Challenges in Ho Chi Minh City
On February 4th, 2026, a research delegation from CARE-HCMUT conducted a site visit to BIWASE (Binh Duong Water Sewerage and Environment). The visit aimed to deepen the team's understanding of the complexity of water pollution processes in the city.
The program included an overview of BIWASE’s operations, which currently manage 04 Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) with a collective capacity of 65,800 m 3 /day, serving over 32,963 domestic buildings. As of 2026, this area of HCMC, with a population of over 2.4 million inhabitants, has the capacity to treat the equivalent of 27.2 liters of wastewater per person per day.
Following the presentation, the delegation gained insights into plant operations and the facility’s noteworthy approach to sludge management. Specifically, when sludge quality does not allow for composting, it is recycled into cement slabs and bricks, contributing to a circular waste management model.
This visit provided CARE members with a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge with BIWASE professionals and discuss sustainable infrastructure.
The CARE delegation expresses its sincere thanks to the BIWASE teams for their warm welcome and for sharing these practical insights into wastewater treatment and resource recovery in Ho Chi Minh City.
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