Northeastern Argentina is a lush and vibrant landscape, full of wetlands, lagoons, and palm groves. Lacking the hills and mountains found to the west, this unusually flat terrain is ruled by water. Streams meander heavily, forming loops and oxbow lakes, then eventually emptying into vast floodplain basins. Río Pilcomayo National Park nurtures protected wetlands and riparian forests where wildlife thrives, with river otters and birds frolicking beside caimans and capybaras. Nearby sits the town of Laguna Blanca, home to a growing population of 28,000 residents.
Securing a reliable source of clean drinking water in this region is more than just engineering; it is a vital foundation for balancing economic growth with ecological balance. The Water and Sewage division of KLINGER Argentina took on this critical mission, executing a comprehensive project designed to eliminate water shortages and safeguard the area for the long term.
Contacts mentioned in the article:
Emanuel Brizuela, Sales Executive for the Water and Sewage Division at KLINGER Argentina
Nicolás Córdoba, Automation and Services Center at KLINGER Argentina
Braian Ruiz, Automation and Services Center at KLINGER Argentina
Engineering a lifeline
Awarded the project by the customer, which in this case is a construction company, KLINGER Argentina led an ambitious initiative to supply, install, and calibrate an extensive valve network at the Laguna Blanca water treatment plant. The technical and commercial proposal was prepared by Emanuel Brizuela, Sales Executive for the Water and Sewage Division, who also served as the project manager. Supported by Nicolás Córdoba and Braian Ruiz of the Automation and Services Center, this expert team carried out one of KLINGER’s most complex automation projects to date. This precision work was both detailed and logistically demanding.
Following the arrival of the imported valves in late 2025, work began in early 2026. KLINGER partnered with a local manufacturer of specialized components to design custom extensions for connecting the valves to the actuators. Onsite work was organized into two phases to accommodate urgent provincial needs, with pneumatic actuators installed in February and electric actuators installed in June. The total installation included 24 wafer butterfly valves for backwash inlet and outlet, 12 wafer butterfly valves for the filtration chamber, four wafer butterfly valves for the distribution center, four flanged butterfly valves for the equalization tank, and 18 flanged diaphragm valves.
Sustainable progress and preservation
The KLINGER Argentina team was not only thrilled with the flawless functionality of all 58 actuators, but also with the project’s contribution to the development of the area. The operational success of the plant immediately transformed local water distribution. Production capacity reached 794 m³/h, which tripled previous output to meet 95% of local demand. Designed with a 30-year service life, this infrastructure will provide continuous clean water for more than 44,000 citizens in Laguna Blanca and the surrounding areas, resolving regional supply shortages.
This reliable foundation directly supports the region’s economic and ecological life through responsible water management. By driving local development through state-of-the-art infrastructure, the project ensures that human progress and environmental preservation advance side by side. With this automation milestone, KLINGER Argentina demonstrates how industrial engineering can uplift entire regions. This modern water solution will deliver a lasting lifeline that elevates community well-being and protects the vibrant ecosystems of Laguna Blanca for decades to come.
