Katowickie Wodociągi

What Katowickie Wodociągi does

Katowickie Wodociągi Spółka Akcyjna is a municipal water supply and sewage utility wholly owned by the City of Katowice, Poland. Established in 2007 through the commercialization of the former state-owned Rejonowe Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji, the company holds an exclusive concession to deliver collective water supply and sewage collection services to residents and businesses of Katowice. It sources water from 79 wells operated by Górnośląskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągowe, distributes it through two water-network exploitation departments, and treats wastewater at four plants operated by two sewage-network exploitation departments. The company also runs a PCA-accredited Central Laboratory for physicochemical and microbiological water testing and manages three municipal swimming pool facilities (Basen Brynów, Basen Burowiec, Basen Zadole) as part of its public-service portfolio.

The company's revenue model is built on regulated, subscription-based monthly tariffs for water supply and sewage services billed to residential and commercial customers, supplemented by laboratory testing fees, connection charges, and swimming-pool operations. Customer service is delivered through a physical Biuro Obsługi Klienta (BOK) at headquarters on ul. Obrońców Westerplatte 89, a 24/7 online portal (iBOK), free electronic invoicing, free SMS notifications, and a 24/7 emergency hotline (994). Distribution is direct to consumers within Katowice only; the company operates strictly within the Silesian Voivodeship.

Technology and digital transformation are the principal recent investment areas. A PLN 12.855 million project, with PLN 8.993 million in EU co-funding, is deploying NB-IoT connectivity for 24,000 remote smart water meters through a partnership with T-Mobile Poland. An EU-funded e-services project is adding virtual text and voice assistants to the iBOK portal, and a separate "Cyberbezpieczne Wodociągi Katowice" initiative is hardening cybersecurity on critical water infrastructure. The company employs 251–500 staff and operates as an active, profitable municipal enterprise with share capital of PLN 100,919,150.

Name

Katowickie Wodociągi

Legal name

Katowickie Wodociągi Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://wodociagi.katowice.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Katowickie Wodociągi S.A. is a municipal water and sewage utility wholly owned by the City of Katowice, Poland, providing regulated water supply, sewage treatment, PCA-accredited laboratory testing, smart-metering infrastructure, and three municipal swimming pools to the city's residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Sewage Utility

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Domestic Hot & Cold Water System Hygiene (Potable Water) (BPABAJAD)

Keywords

• Water supply services
• Sewage treatment services
• Municipal water utility
• Smart water metering
• Water quality testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Katowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water Supply Services: Charges for collective water supply to residents and businesses of Katowice. Revenue generated through water consumption fees based on meter readings.
2. Sewage Collection and Treatment: Charges for sewage collection and treatment services. Sewage volumes calculated based on water consumption readings.
3. Smart Metering Infrastructure Project: PLN 12.855 million project for deploying IoT-enabled water meters, partially funded by EU grants (PLN 8.993 million).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katowickie Wodociągi S.A. is a municipal water and sewage utility providing collective water supply, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment to residents and businesses of Katowice, Poland. The company sources water from 79 wells, operates multiple wastewater treatment plants, and complements these core services with an NB-IoT smart metering infrastructure, an accredited central laboratory, and three municipal swimming pool facilities.

Product overview

Katowickie Wodociągi Spółka Akcyjna is a municipal water and sewage utility company providing comprehensive water supply and wastewater management services to Katowice, Poland. The company's product portfolio centers on core water supply (PKD 36.00.Z) and sewage collection/treatment (PKD 37.00.Z) services, complemented by digital customer engagement through the iBOK (Internetowe Biuro Obsługi Klienta) online portal featuring electronic invoicing and SMS notifications. The utility operates an accredited testing laboratory and provides water meter services including the deployment of 24,000 smart NB-IoT water meters as part of an EU-funded digital transformation initiative. Beyond water services, the company manages three municipal swimming pools (Basen Brynów, Basen Burowiec, and Basen Zadole) featuring sports facilities, saunas, and rehabilitation services. Recent technology investments include smart city water network monitoring systems, virtual text and voice assistants for customer service, and cybersecurity infrastructure for critical water system protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Basen Brynów: Municipal swimming pool facility at ul. Kościuszki 104, 40-519 Katowice, managed by Katowickie Wodociągi S.A.
• Basen Burowiec
• Basen Zadole

Products and services

• Wodociągi (Water Supply) Core water supply service providing drinking water to residents and businesses in Katowice. Includes water sourcing from 79 wells, treatment, and distribution through municipal infrastructure.
• Kanalizacja (Sewage Collection and Treatment) Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal services for Katowice. Operates multiple wastewater treatment plants to process and treat sewage before environmental release.
• iBOK (Internetowe Biuro Obsługi Klienta) Online Customer Service Portal providing 24/7 digital access for customers to manage accounts, view consumption data, submit readings, pay bills, and access services. Includes text and voice virtual assistants.
• E-faktura (Electronic Invoicing) Free electronic invoice service replacing traditional paper invoices. Available to all Katowickie Wodociągi customers for streamlined billing and environmental sustainability.
• Usługa SMS (SMS Notification Service) Free SMS notification service sending alerts to mobile phones about planned water supply interruptions or network failures. Part of customer communication infrastructure.
• Laboratorium (Water Testing Laboratory) Accredited central laboratory offering water quality testing services. Tests drinking water, surface water, pool water, sewage, and sludge samples. Holds Polish Center for Accreditation (PCA) certification.
• Wodomierze (Water Meters) Water meter services including reading, installation, certification, expertise, selection, and sales.
• Smart Water Metering System (NB-IoT) IoT-enabled smart city system for monitoring water network infrastructure via 24,000 remote water meters operating over NB-IoT network. Enables real-time monitoring, automated readings, and leak detection as part of EU-funded digital transformation project.
• Basen Brynów Multi-functional sports facility with swimming pool at ul. Kościuszki 104. Features 6-lane 25m sports pool, recreational pool, sauna zone, rehabilitation cabinets, gym, and EMS 20 studio. First in Poland to install drowning detection system.
• Basen Burowiec Multi-functional sports facility with swimming pool at ul. Konna 2. Features 6-lane sports pool, recreational pool with waterslide, sports hall, and sauna zone. First in Poland to install drowning detection system.
• Basen Zadole Third municipal swimming pool facility operated by Katowickie Wodociągi. Part of the three-pool network serving Katowice residents.
• Water-Sewage Connection Services Comprehensive services for planning, design, construction, and delivery of water-sewage connections (przyłącze wod-kan), including stormwater drainage and paid takeover of existing water-sewage networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000 smart water meters to be deployed under NB-IoT network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• T-Mobile PolandcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 June 2026T-Mobile Poland has won a tender to deploy IoT connectivity for 24,000 remote water meters for Katowickie Wodociągi. The project is valued at PLN 12.855 million, with PLN 8.993 million in EU funding secured by the water utility. The smart metering system will operate over the NB-IoT network, marking a strategic expansion for T-Mobile Poland into IoT-enabled municipal infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Górnośląskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągowe (GPW): Regional water supplier operating the 79 wells from which Katowickie Wodociągi purchases raw water. Closely comparable Silesian municipal water utility with overlapping regional footprint and shared wholesale supplier/customer relationship.
• Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji (MPWiK) Warszawa: Largest municipal water and wastewater utility in Poland, serving Warsaw. Direct comparison on municipal-utility business model, regulated tariffs, and integrated water-plus-sewage service delivery, though at substantially larger scale.
• Wodociągi Miasta Krakowa: Municipal water and sewer utility for Kraków. Direct peer on city-owned utility structure, Polish tariff regulation, digital customer-service portals and EU-funded modernization programs.
• Wodociągi Białostockie: Municipal water utility for Białystok operating under similar city-owned utility structure. Comparable on regulated collective water-supply service, wastewater operations, and digital customer channels.
• Aquanet (Poznań): Municipal water utility for Poznań and surrounding communes. Closely comparable on collective-supply concession model, integrated water and wastewater operations, and recurring subscription-style revenue.
• MPWiK Łódź: Municipal water and wastewater company for Łódź. Comparable on city-owned utility structure, Polish regulated tariffs, and integrated network plus treatment-plant operations.

Broad incumbents

• Saur Group: European water and wastewater services operator with municipal concessions across France and beyond. Comparable on regulated utility-style contracts and digital metering deployments, though operating under a private-services model rather than direct municipal ownership.
• Veolia Environnement: Global, publicly listed water and environmental services operator with Polish municipal concessions. Comparable on water-treatment technology, smart-metering programs and B2B water/wastewater services, but operates at much larger scale under a private for-profit model.

Others

• T-Mobile Poland (IoT / NB-IoT partner): IoT connectivity provider for the 24,000-meter NB-IoT rollout. Not a competitor but a meaningful ecosystem partner; relevant for understanding the smart-metering technology stack the company is deploying.
• Tauron Polska Energia (heat/utility vertical): Large Polish state-influenced multi-utility. Comparable in terms of Polish public-sector utility governance, infrastructure scale and exposure to regulator-set tariffs in adjacent essential-services sectors, rather than direct water-utility competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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