Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow

What Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow does

Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow is a German Zweckverband (special-purpose public-law association) established in 1995 that delivers regulated drinking water supply and wastewater disposal services to roughly 8,500 households across the municipalities of Blankenfelde, Mahlow, Jühnsdorf, and Diedersdorf in Brandenburg. The asset base - pipe networks, treatment, and metering infrastructure - is operated on its behalf by DNWAB (Dahme-Nuthe Wasser-, Abwasserbetriebsgesellschaft mbH) under a Betriebsführer (operating contractor) arrangement, while the Verband itself sets tariffs and regulatory frameworks and is led by Verbandsvorsteherin Antje Motz.

The technical layer centers on a smartmeter modernization program launched in 2022 and completing in the Mahlow area in 2025. Meters carry Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) Braunschweig certification and include tamper detection plus anomaly recognition for abnormal consumption patterns such as leaks or pipe bursts. Customer-facing channels include online tariff publications, contact forms, and a long-running community education program (Kinderwassertag, now in its 18th edition) that builds household-level water awareness.

The business model is a regulated cost-recovery tariff model: the Verband sets water and wastewater fees under public-law ordinances, most recently via the 10th amendment to the wastewater fee regulation published in November 2024, with separate schedules governing drinking water supply. Revenue is therefore a function of metered consumption within the statutory service area rather than market pricing, and the entity is funded through user charges rather than equity or external capital.

Name

Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow

Legal name

Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow

Website

https://waz-bm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband Blankenfelde-Mahlow is a German public-law water and wastewater utility established in 1995 that serves approximately 8,500 households across Blankenfelde, Mahlow, Jühnsdorf, and Diedersdorf in Brandenburg under regulated tariffs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

Keywords

• Drinking water supply
• Wastewater disposal
• Municipal utility services
• Smart water metering
• Water network maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Blankenfelde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Supply Fees: Charges for potable water delivery to residential and commercial properties based on consumption volume, regulated by the Trinkwassergebührensatzung. Customers submit annual meter readings for billing purposes.
2. Wastewater Fees: Charges for wastewater collection and treatment services based on water consumption, regulated by Schmutzwassergebührensatzung. Includes 10 documented amendments to the fee structure through November 2024.
3. Connection Fees: One-time charges for new property connections to the water and wastewater network, governed by Kostenerstattungssatzung and related technical regulations.
4. Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency response for pipe bursts and infrastructure failures, staffed by DNWAB Betriebsführer. Available at no direct charge to customers as part of standard service coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WAZ Blankenfelde-Mahlow is a municipal Zweckverband that delivers regulated drinking water supply and wastewater disposal services to over 8,500 households across the municipalities of Blankenfelde, Mahlow, Jühnsdorf, and Diedersdorf in Brandenburg, Germany. Its offering is anchored in two core regulated utility services — Trinkwasserversorgung (drinking water supply) and Abwasserentsorgung (wastewater disposal) — complemented by house connections, pipe-network maintenance, 24/7 emergency response, online meter reading, and a customer self-service portal, with a multi-year smartmeter modernization program based on Hydrus ultrasonic meters.

Product overview

WAZ Blankenfelde-Mahlow operates as a public utility association providing integrated water and wastewater services to over 8,500 households. The core portfolio consists of drinking water supply (Trinkwasserversorgung) and wastewater disposal (Abwasserentsorgung) as regulated utility services, supported by household connection installation, network maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response. The organization has launched a Smartmeter program using Hydrus digital water meters (versions 1.3 and 2.0) with ultrasonic measurement and encrypted radio transmission. Digital service delivery includes online meter reading submission via DNWAB portal, customer self-service portal, and online pipe information system. Supporting offerings include regulatory documents (Satzungen), official gazette (Amtsblatt), educational programs like Kinderwassertag, and the Haus des Wassers visitor facility. DNWAB serves as the operating company managing technical infrastructure including the meter reading portal, pipe information system, and customer portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply) Regulated drinking water supply delivering certified, high-quality potable water to residential and commercial properties across the Blankenfelde-Mahlow service area, governed by the Trinkwassergebührensatzung.
• Abwasserentsorgung (Wastewater Disposal) Regulated wastewater collection and treatment service for residential and commercial properties in the service area, governed by the Schmutzwassergebührensatzung (10th amendment dated 26.11.2024).
• Hausanschlüsse (House Connections) Professional planning and installation of water and wastewater connections for properties and new construction projects within the service area, governed by the Kostenerstattungssatzung.
• Wartung & Netze (Network Maintenance) Regular inspection, scheduled pipe flushing (e.g., Frühjahrsspülung 2026) and maintenance of the owned pipe network and technical facilities, including treatment and pumping infrastructure.
• Hydrus Smartmeter (1.3 and 2.0) Digital water meter with ultrasonic measurement technology capable of detecting flows as low as 1–2 L/h, featuring encrypted radio transmission, 15-year battery life and a 12-year calibration validity. Certified by the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt for the German market.
• Online-Zählerstand (Online Meter Reading) Digital meter reading submission portal operated by DNWAB (zaehlerstand.dnwab.de) allowing customers to submit annual water consumption readings online without physical appointments or self-reading cards.
• 24/7 Störungsdienst (Emergency Service) 24/7 emergency response for pipe bursts, outages and critical infrastructure failures, staffed by DNWAB and reachable via the freephone number 0800 / 880 70 88.
• Kundenportal (Customer Portal) Secure online self-service portal for managing water supply accounts, accessing billing information and submitting service requests.
• Leitungsauskunft Online (Online Pipe Information) Online system for obtaining information about pipe network locations before construction or excavation work, operated by DNWAB at leitungsauskunft.dnwab.de/LineRegister/.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smartmeter extends calibration period from 6 to 12 years, reducing material and personnel costs for meter replacement
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNWAB (Dienstleistungsgesellschaft für Natur- und Wasserwirtschaft mbH)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDNWAB serves as the operating company (Betriebsführer) managing WAZ's water and wastewater infrastructure. They operate the remote meter reading system, maintain 24/7 emergency hotline (0800/88 070 88), handle customer data processing and billing, and manage smartmeter infrastructure. The partnership includes DNWAB branding on WAZ's digital platforms.
• Wasserwerk LudwigsfeldeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterworks facility used as venue for the annual Kinderwassertag educational event for children and schools, demonstrating community engagement and water education initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Wasserverband Eifel-Rur: Regional German Wasserverband providing water supply and wastewater services across multiple municipalities in NRW. Closely comparable to WAZ as a regional Zweckverband serving multiple member communities with a board of municipal representatives.
• Niederbarnimer Wasser- und Abwasserzweckverband (NWA): Regional Brandenburg water and wastewater Zweckverband serving multiple municipalities east of Berlin. Near-twin operating model to WAZ in the same German state.
• Zweckverband Wasserversorgung und Abwasserbeseitigung Vogtland (ZWAV): Saxony-based water and wastewater Zweckverband combining drinking water distribution with sewage disposal across multiple municipalities. Closely analogous Zweckverband structure and integrated service scope to WAZ.
• Märkischer Abwasser- und Wasserzweckverband (MAWV): Brandenburg regional Zweckverband for water and wastewater covering communities around Königs Wusterhausen. Direct geographic and structural peer to WAZ, sharing the same state regulatory framework and municipal-association model.

Broad incumbents

• Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB): Berlin's municipal water and wastewater utility (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts). Structurally the same public-law municipal utility model as WAZ, serving a much larger residential customer base with the same drinking water + wastewater mandate.
• Stadtwerke München (SWM): Munich's municipal multi-utility including water supply and wastewater services through Münchner Stadtentwässerung. Comparable full-stack municipal water/wastewater operator with public ownership.
• Gelsenwasser AG: Largest private water utility company in Germany, supplying drinking water to multiple municipal partners. Comparable as a water-supply incumbent serving municipal customers with regulated tariffs.
• Hamburg Wasser: Hamburg's municipal water utility providing integrated drinking water supply and wastewater services. Comparable as a large German municipal water/sewage provider with statutory, regulated operations.
• Veolia Wasser Deutschland (Veolia Deutschland GmbH): German subsidiary of Veolia operating municipal water supply and wastewater treatment contracts on behalf of German cities and Zweckverbände. Adjacent role — the private-sector counterpart that contracts with entities like WAZ to run infrastructure.

Regional players

• Taunus Wasser GmbH: Regional drinking-water supplier in Hesse operating a Hochtaunus service area; comparable as a mid-sized regional water utility with a similar mix of regulated tariffs and bulk-supply orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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