BRAWAG

What BRAWAG does

BRAWAG GmbH Wasser- und Abwassergesellschaft Brandenburg an der Havel is a municipal water and wastewater utility operating under a government-mandated monopoly in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany. Founded on 9 July 1993 and wholly owned by Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH & Co. KG (StWB) since December 2005, the company supplies drinking water through two waterworks (Kaltenhausen, established 1894/95, and Mahlenzien, operational since 1967) producing on average ~10,500 m³ per day, distributed through approximately 500 km of pipeline to 12,095 household connections. Wastewater is collected through 76.3 km of pressure mains, 166.3 km of sanitary sewers, 56.5 km of combined collectors, and 109.6 km of rainwater sewers, and treated at the Kläranlage Briest facility (~9,000 m³/day dry weather, up to 33,000 m³/day wet weather), with a sewer connection rate of 92.12% of residents.

The business model is a regulated utility: drinking water revenue is generated through a consumption-based volume price (€1.70/m³ net for 2026) plus a meter-size-based standing charge, while wastewater revenue is collected through fees set by the City of Brandenburg an der Havel under the city's Abwassergebührensatzung, including decentralized disposal services for areas without public sewer access. The company also serves surrounding municipalities (Umlandgemeinden) with water delivery and wastewater acceptance, and operates decentralized disposal contracts through partners such as Klingsporn GmbH and SDL Stolzenhagener Dienstleistungs- & Logistik GmbH. A small ancillary revenue stream comes from Marienbergwein, a wine produced from ~3,300 vines (Solaris and Johanniter varieties) cultivated on the Marienberg elevated reservoir, processed by Havelland OWS GmbH and sold direct-to-consumer at the company foyer at €9.50–€11.50 per 0.75L bottle.

BRAWAG's operating technology centers on legacy and modernized infrastructure: the Kläranlage Briest is pursuing energy autarky, currently generating ~70% of its own electricity through two 250 kW biogas-powered BHKW units and a 70 kW rooftop PV installation installed in autumn 2019. Major ongoing capex includes the ~€8M Kläranlage Briest modernization (inlet, screening, sand trap, 2022–2023) and a 6 km Mahlenzien–Kirchmöser pipeline renewal begun August 2024. A smart radio meter (Funkzählerr) program is scheduled to begin rollout in 2026, transmitting encrypted daily consumption data without requiring customer internet or power. The company is led by Managing Director Gunter Haase (since February 2021), with HR and billing administration handled by parent StWB.

Name

BRAWAG

Legal name

BRAWAG GmbH Wasser- und Abwassergesellschaft Brandenburg an der Havel

Website

https://brawag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRAWAG is a regulated municipal water and wastewater utility serving Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany, supplying ~10,500 m³ of drinking water per day to 12,095 household connections and treating wastewater at the Kläranlage Briest plant, wholly owned by Stadtwerke Brandenburg an der Havel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Treated Water Storage & Pressure Management (Reservoirs, Tanks, Booster Stations) (EUANAAAD), Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater) (EUANAJAH), Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Treatment & Wet-Weather Capacity (EUANADAF)

Keywords

• Municipal water supply
• Wastewater treatment
• Drinking water distribution
• Pipeline infrastructure
• Water utility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply): BRAWAG supplies drinking water to the city of Brandenburg an der Havel and surrounding municipalities through its waterworks. Revenue is generated via regulated water tariffs consisting of a consumption-based volume price (1,70 €/m³ net) and a fixed basic/standing charge based on meter size. This is the primary revenue stream and reflects a regulated utility model.
2. Abwasserentsorgung (Wastewater Collection and Treatment): BRAWAG operates public wastewater facilities and manages sewage collection and treatment for Brandenburg an der Havel. Revenue is generated via wastewater fees set by the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, billed per the city's Abwassergebührensatzung. BRAWAG also operates decentralized wastewater disposal (Sammelgruben and Kleinkläranlagen) for areas without public sewer access, charging fees for pumping and disposal services.
3. Marienberg Wine Sales (Marienbergwein): Seasonal direct-to-consumer wine sales from the Marienberg vineyard. Wine is sold in the company foyer at Packhofstraße 31. Prices range from €9.50 to €11.50 per bottle depending on vintage. Quantities are limited per person (typically 2 cartons/12 bottles max). Card payment only. This is a supplementary revenue stream leveraging the utility's unique infrastructure footprint.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRAWAG is a regulated municipal water and wastewater utility serving Brandenburg an der Havel and surrounding municipalities. Its core services include drinking water supply from two waterworks (Kaltenhausen and Mahlenzien) and wastewater collection and treatment through the Kläranlage Briest plant and an extensive pipeline network. The company additionally operates an online pipeline information service and a seasonal direct-to-consumer wine program (Marienberg wine) from a vineyard on its water reservoir.

Product overview

BRAWAG GmbH is a municipal water and wastewater utility company serving Brandenburg an der Havel. The company operates as a single integrated offering combining drinking water supply (Trinkwasserversorgung) and wastewater disposal (Abwasserentsorgung) as core public utility services. Supporting services include household connections, pipeline maintenance, garden water meters, and radio meter reading. An ancillary offering is the Marienberg Wine produced from grapes cultivated on the company's water reservoir. The company operates waterworks at Kaltenhausen and Mahlenzien, treats wastewater at Kläranlage Briest, and provides online pipeline information services. BRAWAG is transitioning to smart radio water meters starting 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marienbergwasser: Wine produced from grapes grown on the Marienberg water reservoir, made from Solaris and Johanniter grape varieties by Havelland OWS GmbH.

Products and services

• Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply) Regulated municipal drinking water supply service for residents and businesses in Brandenburg an der Havel and surrounding municipalities. Operates two waterworks (Kaltenhausen and Mahlenzien) producing approximately 10,500 m³ of drinking water daily, serving 12,095 household connections through approximately 500 km of pipeline network. Customers are billed annually based on consumption (€1.70/m³ net) and meter size.
• Abwasserentsorgung (Wastewater Disposal) Regulated municipal wastewater collection and treatment service for Brandenburg an der Havel and surrounding municipalities. Operates the Kläranlage Briest wastewater treatment plant (approximately 9,000 m³/day dry weather, up to 33,000 m³/day wet weather) and manages an extensive sewer network (76.3 km pressure mains, 166.3 km sanitary sewers, 56.5 km combined collectors, 109.6 km rainwater sewers). Also offers decentralized wastewater disposal (Sammelgruben and Kleinkl\u00e4ranlagen) via commissioned partners. Wastewater fees are set by the city per its Abwassergeb\u00fchrensatzung.
• Wein vom Marienberg (Marienberg Wine) Seasonal specialty wine (Marienbergwein/Marienbergwasser) produced from approximately 3,300 vines (Solaris and Johanniter grape varieties) cultivated on the Marienberg water reservoir, originally planted for Bundesgartenschau 2015. Processed and bottled by Havelland OWS GmbH in Werder into a Cuvée. Sold directly to consumers at the BRAWAG headquarters foyer (Packhofstraße 31), card payment only, with a purchase limit of 2 cartons (12 bottles) per person. Prices range from €9.50 to €11.50 per 0.75L bottle depending on vintage. Annual production ranges from ~1,800 to 6,000+ bottles.
• Online-Leitungsauskunft (Online Pipeline Information Service) Online self-service portal allowing customers, contractors, and planners to register, access network maps, and download pipeline plans (PDF format) for the water distribution network. Used for safe planning of construction and excavation works near utility infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water connection coverage: 12,095 drinking water house connections; wastewater connection rate: 92.12% of residents; average daily drinking water production: ~10,500 m³/day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AQUA-TOOL GmbH (formerly Lidzba Reinigungsgesellschaft mbH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Effective September 1, 2025, Lidzba Reinigungsgesellschaft mbH merged with AQUA-TOOL GmbH to form AQUA-TOOL GmbH. The company continues to provide pumping and disposal services for decentralized wastewater systems in BRAWAG's service area under the unified brand, retaining existing contact details.
• Implenia Regiobau Erfurt and ARTEG GmbH PotsdamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Construction firms commissioned for the major modernization of Kläranlage Briest's inlet area, including the new screening building, sand traps, and MID measurement shaft. Implenia and ARTEG poured 1,500 m³ of concrete and 200 tonnes of steel for the new facilities (2022–2023 project).
• BHKW/Blockheizkraftkraftwerke (Internal Energy Co-generation)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Two BHKW units with 250 kW electrical capacity operate at Kläranlage Briest, generating electricity and heat from biogas produced during the wastewater treatment process. These units supply approximately 65% of the plant's energy needs. A 70 kW rooftop PV installation (commissioned autumn 2019) adds further renewable generation capacity.
• Havelland OWS GmbH (Werder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHavelland OWS GmbH in Werder processes grapes from BRAWAG's Marienberg vineyard into wine (Cuvée from Solaris and Johanniter varieties). Havelland OWS handles both winemaking and bottling for the annual vintage. This is a longstanding partnership, with each vintage from 2015 to present processed by the same company.
• Lebenshilfe Werkstatt Brandenburg an der Havel gemeinnützige GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebenshilfe Werkstatt provides workforce for the maintenance and harvesting of the approximately 3,300 vines on BRAWAG's Marienberg elevated reservoir. The organization employs people with disabilities who perform vineyard care and grape picking, providing meaningful work opportunities. This social enterprise partnership has been in place since the vines were planted for Bundesgartenschau 2015.
• Brandenburger Dienstleistungen GmbH (BDL GmbH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBDL GmbH distributes standpipes for construction water and drinking water on behalf of BRAWAG. Located at Am Industriegelände 7, 14772 Brandenburg an der Havel. BDL also performed repair work on the historic telegraph mast (Telegrafenmast) on the Marienberg in August 2025 on BRAWAG's behalf.
• Klingsporn GmbH Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (KLINGSPORN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKlingsporn GmbH, based in Mahlenzien, is one of the waste management companies commissioned by BRAWAG to pump and dispose of wastewater from decentralized sewage collection systems (abflusslose Sammelgruben) and small treatment plants (Kleinkläranlagen) in BRAWAG's service area.
• SDL Stolzenhagener Dienstleistungs- & Logistik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSDL GmbH, based in Seelow with a Brandenburg branch, is commissioned by BRAWAG to pump and dispose of wastewater from decentralized sewage systems (Sammelgruben and Kleinkläranlagen) in BRAWAG's service area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hamburg Wasser: Hamburg's municipal water and wastewater utility, integrated and municipally owned. Direct conceptual parallel to BRAWAG: regulated monopoly supplying drinking water and treating wastewater for a single major city, with similar tariff regulation, capex-driven modernization programs, and energy-efficiency initiatives at treatment plants.
• GELSENWASSER AG: One of Germany's largest private/public cross-regional water utilities, with operations across multiple states. Comparable to BRAWAG in core water supply and wastewater activities and in serving municipal customers via long-term concessions; differs in scale and cross-regional footprint, making it a relevant broader-incumbent benchmark for infrastructure and operational practices.
• Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB): Berlin's municipal water and wastewater utility, the largest in Germany. Comparable to BRAWAG as a publicly-owned monopoly operator of integrated drinking water supply and sewage treatment, serving a major German municipality under regulated tariffs. Much larger scale than BRAWAG but operates the same regulated-utility model with similar regulatory and infrastructure-renewal dynamics.

Direct peers

• KWL Kommunale Wasserwerke Leipzig GmbH: Municipal water utility of Leipzig, eastern Germany. Highly comparable to BRAWAG: similar regulatory environment (German municipal utility model), similarly aged infrastructure renewal needs, and similar profile of regional monopoly serving an eastern-German city. Provides a benchmark for tariff levels, customer-connection economics, and capex intensity.

Regional players

• Stadtwerke Potsdam GmbH: Municipal multi-utility (Stadtwerke) of Potsdam, the state capital adjacent to Brandenburg an der Havel. Closest geographic and structural analogue: a municipally-owned multi-utility that, like BRAWAG's parent StWB, operates water, gas, electricity, and sometimes wastewater services for the surrounding Brandenburg region. Their structure provides a near-perfect peer for BRAWAG's parent-subsidiary model.
• Zweckverband Bodensee-Wasserversorgung: Regional water-supply association serving Baden-Württemberg from Lake Constance. Comparable to BRAWAG's water-supply side as a regulated, non-profit utility operating long-distance water transmission and treatment infrastructure under public mandate — a direct functional parallel for the Kaltenhausen/Mahlenzien waterworks and 500 km pipeline model.
• Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband "Panke/Finow": Regional water and wastewater association in the Brandenburg district of Barnim (adjacent to BRAWAG's service area). Closest geographic peer: a small/medium Brandenburg water-and-wastewater operator under similar state regulation, serving a comparable scale of municipal customers. Most direct regional comparison for BRAWAG's operating economics.
• Oldenburgische Wasserwerke GmbH (OWW): Regional water utility for Oldenburg and surrounding Lower-Saxony municipalities. Functionally analogous mid-sized German municipal water supplier with regulated tariff structure and ongoing infrastructure modernization. Comparable to BRAWAG on customer-connection scale, distribution-network length, and treatment-plant operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BRAWAG