Plumbing, leaks, sanitation… what is this strange little electric vehicle that is setting off to attack the Écusson in Montpellier ?

The Montpellier company specializing in sanitation, Sarp-Somes, offers an agile solution on board a small 100% electric vehicle for various very practical services in the hypercentre.

It is an innovative and ecological service that will certainly make people talk. The Sarp-Somes group, a subsidiary of Veolia, specializing in the sanitation and wastewater management sector has just unveiled it and it is unique.

The Goupil-type electric vehicle that will be able to travel through the narrow streets of the Ecusson. Midi Libre – JEAN-MICHEL MART

This is a brand new, ultra-compact, 100% electric vehicle, designed to meet the specific challenges of the Ecusson, the historic center of Montpellier. This vehicle, both ecological and practical, aims to intervene quickly and efficiently on small plumbing jobs, pipe repairs, leak detection or even sanitation network checks.

Proximity and responsiveness

Recently, the company presented its 100% electric Goupil at the Coquille restaurant, Place de la Canourgue. The regional director of Sarp-Somes Méditerranée, Marie Borni, was able to discuss the launch of this service by noting: “A tool in proximity and responsive to our customers that can ensure dry unblocking, without impacting water resources".

For the manager, this solution is in line with “of our desire to constantly question ourselves to respond to the issues of this magnificent territory”.

Also for the public network

Thanks to its agility, the compact vehicle will be able to make its way through the narrow streets of the city center. “It is perfectly adapted to the urban environment and it is an innovation in Montpellier”, notes Guillaume Baby, Veolia's marketing manager.

With this vehicle, Sarp-Somes also promises “attractive prices without compromising on performance”. The arrival of this vehicle also presents advantages for municipalities in terms of pollution prevention and reduction. And ensures a better managed sanitation network in the Ecusson by guaranteeing a better quality of life for the inhabitants.

Moreover, the Goupil will also be able to intervene on the public network by ensuring maintenance and small repairs…

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