Case Study: City of Rialto strengthens water infrastructure and finances with Veolia North America

City of Rialto strengthens water infrastructure with Veolia North America and $40 million in capital repairs

The City of Rialto faced financial challenges and needed to fund critical improvements for its water and wastewater infrastructure. The city partnered with vendor Veolia North America, initially for operations and maintenance services, and later sought a comprehensive solution to address its financial constraints while upgrading its systems.

Veolia North America implemented an innovative 30-year public-private concession agreement through a special purpose company. This solution provided the City of Rialto with a $35 million upfront payment and funded over $41 million in capital improvements. The results included millions in operational savings, the funding of critical infrastructure projects, and the generation of hundreds of construction jobs, all while the city retained ownership of its assets.

City of Rialto