What Povodí Ohře does

Povodí Ohře, státní podnik is a Czech state-owned water management enterprise (státní podnik) founded in 1966 and headquartered in Chomutov, Czech Republic, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. It holds an exclusive statutory mandate to manage water resources, watercourses, and associated infrastructure within the Ohře river basin, covering parts of the Ústecký, Karlovarský, Liberecký, Středočeský, and Plzeňský regions of northwestern Bohemia. The enterprise is organized into three regional divisions (Závod Chomutov, Závod Karlovy Vary, and Závod Terezín) with operational sub-units across additional sites including Nechranice, Teplice, Žatec, Česká Lípa, Fláje, Cheb, and Stranná.

The enterprise's core technical platform is built around physical water infrastructure and monitoring systems. It operates major reservoirs and dams — including VD Nechranice, VD Kryry, VD Fláje, and VD Jesenice — alongside a basin-wide network of automated limnigrafické stanice (limnigraphic stations) for real-time water-level and flow measurement, a centralized Vodohospodářský dispečink (water management dispatch center), and SAP-based enterprise portals exposing reservoir levels, precipitation, and flow data publicly. Supporting capabilities include dedicated vodohospodářské laboratoře (water management laboratories) for quality testing, evaporometers for water-balance calculation, and systems for reservoir flow augmentation (nadlepšování průtoků nádržemi). The portfolio extends to flood protection services (PPO Bohušovice, PPO Terezín), river and stream revitalization projects (Svitávka, Dvorečský potok, Teplička fish passage), implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC through six-year planning cycles, and public-facing services including the Informační centrum Fláje visitor center and the quarterly electronic magazine 'Vlna'. Recent technology deployments include new limnigraphic stations and evaporometers commissioned in 2026.

The business model is that of a publicly funded water management agency rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue sources comprise Czech state budget subsidies, surface-water usage fees and withdrawal permits, EU co-financing (OPŽP, Národní plán obnovy) and national program funding for water infrastructure projects, plus transactional income from property sales and rentals. Services are delivered through direct engagement with ministries, regional authorities (kraje), and municipalities under public procurement frameworks; secondary revenue is generated from water-usage permits issued to industrial and agricultural entities and from public information services (water-quality data, swimming-water information, visitor-center activities). Pricing is not commercially disclosed, reflecting the non-commercial, regulatory nature of the enterprise. Customers are predominantly Czech government bodies (Ministry of Agriculture, Ústecký kraj, Karlovarský kraj, Liberecký kraj) with additional engagement in cross-border water management cooperation with Bavaria (Wasserwirtschaftsdirektion Rauschenbach at Fláje) and Saxony under Interreg V programs.

Name

Povodí Ohře

Legal name

Povodí Ohře, státní podnik

Website

https://poh.cz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Povodí Ohře, státní podnik is a Czech state-owned water management enterprise managing reservoirs, dams, hydrological monitoring, and flood protection in the Ohře river basin across northwestern Bohemia, serving the Ministry of Agriculture, regional authorities, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Resource Management

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management (EUAEAMAH), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Design & Engineering for Renewal/Expansion (Pipelines, Pump Stations, Treatment Plants) (EUANALAD)

Keywords

• Water resource management
• Flood protection services
• Hydrological monitoring
• Reservoir operations
• River basin management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chomutov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. State Budget Subsidies: State-owned enterprise funded primarily through the Czech state budget for water management services
2. Water Usage Fees: Fees collected from water users for surface water withdrawals and usage permits
3. Property Sales and Rentals: Revenue from sale and rental of movable and immovable property assets owned by the enterprise
4. EU and National Project Funding: Co-financing from European Union programs (OPŽP, Národní plán obnovy) and national programs for water infrastructure projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Povodí Ohře operates, maintains, and manages critical water infrastructure across the Ohře river basin in northwestern Bohemia, including major reservoirs (VD Nechranice, VD Fláje, VD Kryry, VD Jesenice) and dams, while delivering hydrological monitoring, water quality testing, flood protection, river revitalization, and water planning services in accordance with the EU Water Framework Directive. The enterprise serves as the state's exclusive hydrological operator for the basin, coordinating reservoir releases, real-time level/flow monitoring, and compliance reporting for government, industry, and the public.

Product overview

Povodí Ohře is a Czech state-owned water management enterprise operating a platform-based portfolio of water resource services. Core offerings include water reservoir and dam management (VD Nechranice, VD Kryry, VD Fláje), hydrological monitoring through limnigrafické stanice, water quality laboratory services, and flood protection. The portfolio extends to river revitalization projects, water planning implementation under EU directives, and visitor services through Informační centrum Fláje. Supporting services include custom flow measurements, expert opinions, water education support, and the quarterly electronic magazine 'Vlna'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Informační centrum Fláje: Information Center located at the Fláje reservoir, providing visitor information about the dam, regional history, and cross-border cooperation with Germany (Rauschenbach reservoir).

Products and services

• Reservoir and Dam Management (Správa vodních nádrží a přehrad) Management and operation of water reservoirs and dams including VD Nechranice, VD Kryry, VD Fláje, and other significant water structures across the Ohře river basin, for government, regional authorities, and the public benefit.
• Water Level and Flow Monitoring (Monitoring hladin a průtoků) Real-time monitoring of water levels in reservoirs and flow rates in watercourses through the network of limnigraphic stations and monitoring systems across the basin.
• Hydrological Dispatching (Hydrologický dispečink) Centralized hydrological dispatching service for managing water resources, monitoring hydrological situations, and coordinating water management operations across the basin.
• Water Quality Measurement (Měření jakosti vody) Water quality monitoring and testing services including analysis of bathing water quality and watercourse quality assessments across the Ohře river basin.
• Water Management Laboratory Services (Vodohospodářské laboratoře) Laboratory services for water testing and quality analysis, with documented quality policy and dedicated sample reception services for external clients.
• Flood Protection (Protipovodňová ochrana) Flood protection services including analysis of significant flood risk areas, design of protection measures, and coordination of PPO Bohušovice and PPO Terezín flood protection projects.
• Water Planning Services (Plánování v oblasti vod) Water planning services implementing the EU Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC through six-year planning cycles (2009-2015, 2015-2021, 2021-2027, with 2027-2033 in preparation).
• River and Stream Revitalization (Revitalizace vodních toků) River and stream revitalization projects including Svitávka at Kunratice, Dvorečský potok, and fish passage construction at Teplička.
• Visitor Information Center Fláje (Informační centrum Fláje) Visitor information center at the Fláje reservoir providing educational tours, hiking trails, nature information, and historical exhibits about the dam and region, including cross-border cooperation exhibits with the German Rauschenbach dam.
• Expert Opinions and Statements (Vyjadřovací činnost) Expert opinions and statements on water management matters including water user evidence through the ISPOP system and water flow measurements commissioned by clients.
• Custom Water Flow Measurement (Měření průtoků na zakázku) Commissioned water flow measurement services for clients requiring specific hydrological data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ocenění Vodohospodářská stavba roku 2025 for reconstruction of Nechranice spillway
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interreg V - Czech Republic – Free State of Bavaria (2014-2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation program between Czech Republic and Bavaria for water management projects, including joint initiatives on water quality and flood protection in border regions.
• Interreg V - Czech Republic – Free State of Saxony (2014-2020)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation program with Saxony for water management initiatives, particularly focused on water quality in border river basins.
• Wasserwirtschaftsdirektion Rauschenbach (Fláje Dam Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation on water supply and water energy utilization, with the Fláje reservoir connected to the Rauschenbach dam in Germany. Includes joint educational initiatives and visitor center development.
• Povodí Labe, státní podnik (Elbe River Basin)minorOthersSister state-owned enterprise managing the Elbe river basin. Collaboration on water management planning and flood risk management.
• Lesy ČR (Forests of the Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState forestry enterprise collaboration on watercourse maintenance, including joint operations for removing timber from watercourses following bark beetle tree removal.
• AOPK ČR (Agency for Nature Protection and Landscape Management of the Czech Republic)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for environmental protection projects, including analysis of areas with significant flood risk and proposals for flood protection measures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Landestalsperrenverwaltung Sachsen (Saxony Dam and Reservoir Administration): Saxon state agency operating dams, reservoirs, and raw water management in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Directly comparable to Povodí Ohře across the border for dam operations, hydrology, and cross-border cooperation (Povodí Ohře's Fláje dam is jointly coordinated with Rauschenbach under this administration).
• Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt (Bavarian State Office for the Environment): Bavarian water management authority responsible for hydrology, flood protection, and water resources planning. A regional counterpart to Povodí Ohře in northern Bavaria, engaged with the enterprise through the Interreg V Czech Republic–Bavaria program.
• Slovenský vodohospodársky podnik, š.p. Slovak state enterprise managing watercourses and water infrastructure across Slovakia. Operates under an analogous legal form (štátny podnik) with the same basin-management, reservoir, and flood-protection mandate in a neighboring EU country.

Direct peers

• Povodí Moravy, s.p. State-owned Czech enterprise managing the Morava river basin. Sister organization operating under identical Czech state enterprise framework, with matching mandate for dam/reservoir management, watercourse maintenance, flood protection, and EU Water Framework Directive implementation.
• Povodí Odry, státní podnik: State-owned Czech enterprise managing the Odra (Oder) river basin. Sister organization with identical legal form and operational scope, providing reservoir management, hydrological monitoring, and flood protection services comparable to Povodí Ohře.
• Povodí Vltavy, státní podnik: State-owned Czech enterprise managing the Vltava basin, including Prague's water supply. Same legal form, same parent authority, and same operational model as Povodí Ohře; comparable scope of reservoir management, hydrological dispatching, and EU directive planning.
• Povodí Labe, státní podnik: State-owned Czech enterprise managing the Elbe (Labe) river basin. Sister organization with the same legal form (státní podnik), same parent ministry, and identical portfolio of dam/reservoir operations, hydrological monitoring, flood protection, and EU Water Framework Directive implementation. Explicitly identified as a partner in the data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PovodiOhre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/povodiohresp
• LinkedIncz.linkedin.com/company/povod%C3%AD-oh%C5%99e-s-p
• Instagraminstagram.com/povodi.ohre

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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