Local Water 37

What Local Water 37 does

Lokales Wasser 37 AG is a Zürich-based, privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft founded in 2016 that bottles and distributes still and sparkling drinking water sourced from the Uetliberg spring area via the historic Albisriederleitung (dating to 1430) and under exclusive water rights at Rennweg 37 granted in 1559. The company operates a compact bottling plant in Zürich-Albisrieden (Albisriederstrasse 253) and offers two SKUs — still and sparkling — across four packaging formats (PET 500ml 12-pack, PET 1500ml 6-pack, glass 500ml 20-case, glass 1000ml 12-case), with the PET line converted to 100% recycled PET by August 2023, claimed to reduce CO2 emissions by 79% versus virgin plastic. Water quality is monitored in the company's own laboratory and additionally by Wasserversorgung der Stadt Zürich.

The business model is a premium local-bottled-water operation selling through a multi-channel Swiss distribution stack: direct ramp sales at the production site, major Swiss retailers (Coop, Migros, Globus Bahnhofstrasse/Bellevue), five specialized HORECA beverage distributors (Inter Comestibles AG, Huber Getränkehandel, Michelangelo Morelli AG, Schüwo Trink-Kultur, Zweifel Weine & Getränke AG), specialty stores (Lolipop), online marketplaces (farmy.ch, alfies.ch, Coop Online), and event partnerships including the Zürich Film Festival. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct contact; the company reinvests an annual fixed amount of profits into international clean-water projects, primarily the Swisscontact H2O initiative in Bangladesh, as a brand-defining social-impact program.

Name

Local Water 37

Legal name

Lokales Wasser 37 AG

Website

https://lokaleswasser.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lokales Wasser 37 AG is a privately held Zürich bottler that produces and distributes still and sparkling local spring water — sourced from historic Uetliberg springs under 1559 water rights — to retail chains (Coop, Migros, Globus), HORECA distributors, and direct/online customers within a ~10km radius of Zürich.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE), Purified/RO Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAC)

Keywords

• Bottled water production
• Local spring water
• Drinking water distribution
• HORECA beverage supply
• Sustainable water packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bottled Water Sales: Sale of still and sparkling bottled water in various packaging formats (PET 500ml, PET 1500ml, Glass 500ml, Glass 1000ml) to retail, HORECA, and direct customers
2. Social Impact Investment: Annual fixed amount of profit is invested in international water projects (currently Bangladesh project with Swisscontact)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Local Water 37 (Lokales Wasser 37 AG) produces and sells bottled drinking water sourced from the historical Zürich spring water network (Uetliberg area via the Albisriederleitung established in 1430). The company bottles still and sparkling water in PET and glass formats at its Albisrieden facility, distributing locally within Zürich and a ~10 km radius through retail chains, HORECA distributors, and direct ramp sales.

Product overview

Local Water 37 is a natural drinking water sourced from the Uetliberg spring area in Zurich. The company offers two core product lines: Stilles Wasser (still water) and Sprudelndes Wasser (sparkling water), each available in multiple packaging formats including PET bottles (500ml 12-pack, 1500ml 6-pack) and glass bottles (500ml 20-case, 1000ml 12-case). Products are filled locally in Albisrieden and distributed throughout Zurich and surrounding areas within approximately 10km radius. The company also invests profits into international water projects in Bangladesh through Swisscontact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stilles Wasser (Still Water) Non-carbonated local Zürich spring water from the Uetliberg area with a fresh, harmonious taste, available in PET (500ml 12-pack, 1500ml 6-pack) and glass (500ml 20-case, 1000ml 12-case) formats for retail and HORECA customers.
• Sprudelndes Wasser (Sparkling Water) Lightly carbonated local Zürich spring water infused with CO2 for a refreshing taste, available in PET (500ml 12-pack, 1500ml 6-pack) and glass (500ml 20-case, 1000ml 12-case) formats for retail and HORECA customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% less CO2 emissions with 100% rPET bottles compared to virgin material
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• SwisscontactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaboration on H2O project in Bangladesh supporting clean and affordable drinking water through innovative business models. Annual reports published documenting project progress from 2016-2025.
• Rhyner LogistikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner testing battery-powered electric trucks for sustainable delivery of Lokales Wasser 37 products
• Inter Comestibles AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor handling gastronomy, catering, large events, office and school supply of Lokales Wasser 37
• Huber GetränkehandelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor for HORECA sector in Zürich region
• Michelangelo Morelli AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor for HORECA sector
• Schüwo Trink-KulturcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor for HORECA sector
• Zweifel Weine & Getränke AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributor for HORECA sector
• Pepillo.chminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline beverage retailer and distributor
• EGK-GesundheitskasseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThematic walking event collaboration (Themenspaziergang Wasser) where Lokales Wasser 37 was presented as a sustainable water solution
• Zürich Film Festival (ZFF)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beverage partner for the internationally renowned Zürich Film Festival
• Swiss Prime SiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty owner of YOND commercial building where production facility is located; visited by city council representatives

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Evian (Danone): Global premium bottled water brand owned by Danone; competes indirectly in Swiss retail and HORECA as the dominant imported premium water, against which Lokales Wasser 37 positions on local provenance and lower CO2.
• Gerolsteiner: Germany's leading premium mineral water; comparable as a European premium spring water brand with strong gastronomy presence and sustainability messaging targeting the same demographic.
• Vittel (Nestlé Waters): Major European mineral water brand within the Nestlé Waters portfolio; relevant incumbent competitor in Swiss HORECA and retail, though specializing in still water at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Aproz (Sources Minérales d'Aproz): Valais-based Swiss mineral water brand (owned by Coca-Cola HBC Switzerland); comparable as a Swiss regional spring water competing on retail shelves and HORECA, with broader distribution scale.
• Henniez: Swiss mineral water brand owned by Nestlé Waters Suisse and bottled from a Vaud spring; competes head-to-head with Lokales Wasser 37 on Swiss retail shelves (Coop, Migros) and HORECA channels, with a much larger national distribution footprint.
• Adelbodner: Premium Swiss mineral water sourced from the Bernese Oberland; directly comparable as a Swiss-origin, sustainability-positioned premium water brand competing for the same local-sourcing-conscious Swiss consumer.
• Mineralquelle Bad Ragaz: St. Gallen-based premium Swiss mineral water brand with strong HORECA and retail presence; comparable as a regional Swiss spring water brand with similar heritage and gastronomy positioning.
• Rhäzünser: Graubünden-based Swiss mineral water with a long heritage; comparable as a smaller, regionally anchored Swiss mineral water brand competing for the same 'Swiss origin' positioning in retail and gastronomy.

Emerging players

• Flow Water: Canadian premium alkaline spring water brand with strong sustainability and ESG narrative; comparable as an emerging sustainability-led premium water brand targeting HORECA and health-conscious consumers.
• JUST Water: US-based premium water brand built on sustainability (100% recycled packaging, spring sourcing) and impact reinvestment — conceptually analogous to Lokales Wasser 37's rPET-plus-Bangladesh impact model, though at very different geography and scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lokaleswasser37
• Facebookfacebook.com/lokaleswasser
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lokales-wasser-37

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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