Richmond, VA, May 2007 – Degremont, S.A., the global water treatment specialist and wholly owned subsidiary of SUEZ Environment has appointed Mr. Shyam J. Bhan as Chief Executive Officer - North America, effective April 2, 2007.

Bhan will head 4 of the leading providers and manufacturers of water and wastewater equipment in North America. The companies – which include Infilco Degremont Inc. and Ozonia North America in the United States, as well as Anderson Water Systems and Degremont Ltd. in Canada - were recently unified under the Degremont Technologies (SUEZ) banner.

"It is a very exciting time for Degremont Technologies," says new CEO, Bhan. “The new brand affords us the opportunity to offer a vast network of equipments and services to the municipal, industrial and leisure markets. The resulting synergy positions our entire organization to better serve clients, address challenges and take advantage of future growth opportunities, and I eagerly look forward to the challenge."

A 22 year veteran of the water industry, Bhan joined the Degremont Group 10 years ago, first as Managing Director of Degremont India, and most recently as Managing Director of Degremont UK. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Kashmir, India, an M.S. (Environmental Engineering) from the University of North Dakota, as well as an MBA from Syracuse University. Bhan will be based in New Jersey.

He succeeds former CEO Marc Hauchecorne, who has been appointed CEO for Degremont Technologies (SUEZ) in Europe and Asia.

About Degremont Technologies:
Focusing on municipal and industrial water markets, using proven technologies, Degremont Technologies (SUEZ) is the worldwide dedicated equipment branch of Degrémont (SUEZ). Degrémont is the water treatment specialist within SUEZ Environment. With business in over 70 countries and almost 4,500 staff, Degrémont generated sales of EUR 1,038 billion in 2006. Suez Environment, a branch of the Suez Group, supplies services, plant and equipment essential to life and to environmental protection: drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, waste processing and recycling. Backed by its experience in the water and waste sectors, Suez Environment has a wide-ranging portfolio of know-how, providing sustainable solutions for local authorities and businesses. Suez Environment employs over 57,446 people worldwide and generated EUR 11.4 billion in sales in 2006.