Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava

What Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava does

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava a.s. (SmVaK Ostrava) is a regulated regional water utility operating across the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions of the Czech Republic. The company supplies drinking water to more than one million residents and provides wastewater collection and treatment services to approximately 476,000 inhabitants. SmVaK runs the Ostravský oblastní vodovod (Ostrava Regional Water Network), sourcing raw water from the Slezská Harta – Kružberk cascade on the Moravice River and processing it primarily through the Podhradí water treatment plant. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spanish multinational FCC Group, integrated into the group through its water management division Aqualia since 2006, and serves as the largest water operator in the Moravian-Silesian Region.

The company's physical infrastructure comprises 43 water treatment plants, 77 wastewater treatment plants with combined designed capacity of 263,997 m³/day (962,466 equivalent persons), 345 water reservoirs, 229 pumping stations, 5,172 kilometers of water supply network with more than 143,000 service connections, and 1,977 kilometers of sewer network across 79 municipalities. SmVaK treats approximately 56.6 million m³ of drinking water and 49 million m³ of wastewater annually. Notable technical capabilities include seven small hydroelectric power plants producing 107% of local power consumption at those sites, 11 combined heat-and-power units at wastewater plants generating 4.9 GWh from biogas, trenchless rehabilitation technologies (relining, berstlining), and hydropuls well regeneration. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, plus ČSN ISO 14064-1a (carbon footprint) and ČSN ISO 50001 (energy management) standards, and reports 91% homeowner, 95% municipal, and 92% business customer satisfaction.

SmVaK generates revenue primarily through regulated monthly water tariffs (vodné for water supply and stočné for sewage). In 2023, total revenues reached CZK 3.56 billion with CZK 576 million pre-tax profit and CZK 1.14 billion directed to infrastructure investment and repairs. Secondary revenue streams include technical and engineering services (leak detection, camera inspections, laboratory analysis, construction), water meter services through subsidiary VodoTech (separately held under Aqualia), and operation of water infrastructure for other municipalities and entities. The customer base spans 79 direct municipal contracts, more than 143,000 residential service connections, industrial customers in the service territory, and inter-utility wholesale partners including VAK Přerov and OVAK. SmVaK employs more than 880 people and operates five regional customer centers across Ostrava, Frýdek-Místek, Karviná, Nový Jičín, and Opava.

Name

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava

Legal name

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava a.s.

Website

https://smvak.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava a.s. is a Czech regional water utility supplying drinking water to over 1 million residents and wastewater services to 476,000+ inhabitants across the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions, operating as a subsidiary of FCC Group through Aqualia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Services

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

Drinking Water Distribution Network Operations (Mains, Valves, Hydrants, Service Lines) (EUANAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD), Pressurized Sewer Systems (Force Mains) (EUANACAB)

Keywords

• Water supply services
• Wastewater treatment
• Water infrastructure
• Sewerage operations
• Water utility management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drinking Water Supply: Production and distribution of drinking water to over 700,000 end consumers and through other water companies to additional 300,000+ people. Revenue generated through water tariffs (vodné). Water produced: 56,595,000 cubic meters annually (2023).
2. Wastewater Collection and Treatment: Collection and treatment of wastewater for nearly 500,000 people. Operates sewer networks in 79 municipalities totaling 1,977 kilometers and 77 wastewater treatment plants. Revenue generated through sewage charges (stočné). Wastewater treated: 48,968,000 cubic meters annually.
3. Technical and Engineering Services: Services including water and sewer connection work, construction and reconstruction of water and sewer lines, internal plumbing repairs, excavation work, leak detection, camera inspections, wastewater tank emptying, laboratory services (water testing), and operation of water infrastructure for other entities.
4. Water Meter Services: Water meter reading, replacement, repair, and calibration services provided through subsidiary VodoTech.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava (SmVaK Ostrava) operates drinking water production and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment across the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions of the Czech Republic. The company runs 43 water treatment plants and 77 wastewater treatment plants connected to more than 5,172 km of water network and 1,977 km of sewer network, serving over 378,000 households with water and around 310,000 with sewerage services.

Product overview

Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava (SmVaK Ostrava) operates as a regional water utility providing integrated water and wastewater management services across the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions of the Czech Republic. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into distinct operational areas: water supply (production and distribution of drinking water via the Ostrava Regional Water Network system), wastewater collection and treatment, water meter management (readings, replacements, and defect handling), laboratory services (water quality testing), technical consultation and documentation services through a GIS-based expression portal, construction and installation services for water and sewage infrastructure, and operation of water management infrastructure for municipalities. The service offering is structured as a unified utility service rather than a modular software platform, encompassing the full water cycle from source (reservoirs) through treatment plants, distribution networks, to customer connections and wastewater treatment facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinking Water Supply and Distribution Production, treatment, and piped delivery of drinking water to households, municipalities, and industrial customers across the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions of the Czech Republic.
• Wastewater Collection and Treatment Sewerage network operation, wastewater transport, mechanical-biological treatment, sludge processing, and discharge of treated effluent, serving households, municipalities, and industrial customers.
• Water and Sewerage Connections (Technical Activities) Installation and modification of customer water and sewer connections, including site surveys, construction, and commissioning for property owners, developers, and municipalities.
• Laboratory Water Quality Analysis Accredited physico-chemical and microbiological testing of drinking water, wastewater, and sludge samples for internal quality control and external commercial clients.
• Customer Service and Online Account Management Billing, meter reading, account management, complaint handling, and information services for residential and commercial water and sewerage customers, supported by a modern online customer portal and mobile application.
• Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction Construction, renewal, and rehabilitation of water mains, sewer lines, treatment plant structures, and pumping stations using techniques including relining, Berstlining, and hydropuls well regeneration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network water loss reduced from 10.06% to 9.91% (5.7M m³ to 5.4M m³ non-revenue water)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Georgia Global Utilities / Georgian Water and Power (GWP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Aqualia acquired Georgia Global Utilities and its operating unit GWP, which operates complete water infrastructure in Tbilisi, Mtskheta, and Rustavi. SmVaK Ostrava participated in the International Water Futures Forum in Georgia in February 2026, representing the Aqualia group.
• Aqualia (FCC Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Aqualia, a Spanish water management company and part of FCC Group, acquired VodoTech in 2006 and maintains a relationship with SmVaK Ostrava as part of the broader FCC/Aqualia European water services network. SmVaK Ostrava is identified as part of the Aqualia group on company materials. Aqualia operates internationally including in Georgia (through Georgia Global Utilities/GWP).
• VodoTechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995VodoTech was established in 1995 as a subsidiary of Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava under the name 'SmVaK-opravy a ověřování vodoměrů, s.r.o.' In 2006, it became part of the Spanish Group Aqualia. VodoTech provides water meter reading services (physically reading meters with online terminals), water meter repairs, calibration, and smart metering services for SmVaK Ostrava customers.
• FCC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Group is a worldwide leader in water management, environmental technologies, and construction. SmVaK Ostrava is part of the FCC Group through Aqualia. The compliance program and ethical guidelines reference the FCC Group framework.
• VAK PřerovminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater utility receiving bulk water supply from SmVaK Ostrava. Deliveries to VAK Přerov increased by 1.23 million m³ in 2023, indicating an ongoing supply partnership.
• OVAK (Ostravské vodárny a kanalizace)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOstravské vodárny a kanalizace receives water from SmVaK Ostrava for distribution in certain areas, particularly where SmVaK does not supply directly to end consumers (such as in Ostrava, Studénka, or Přerov).
• TRIANON (Český Těšín)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial-conomic-ecological organization from Český Těšín that SmVaK Ostrava collaborates with, part of the company's social responsibility and community engagement initiatives.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Vodovody a kanalizace Hodonín: Regional Czech water utility in South Moravia. Comparable business model and asset profile but smaller geographic footprint than SmVaK.
• Vodovody a kanalizace Vsetín: Smaller regional water utility operating in the Moravian region. Directly comparable in services but serves a smaller, more rural territory than SmVaK.
• Ostravské vodárny a kanalizace (OVAK): Water utility operating within Ostrava itself, receiving some wholesale supply from SmVaK. Same geographic market but smaller service area; useful comparable for intra-city dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Aqualia (FCC Group): SmVaK's Spanish parent and one of the largest global water operators. Provides strategic context for valuation and benchmarks operating practices, but operates at much larger scale internationally.
• Veolia Czech Republic: Global water and environmental services operator with Czech operations. Operates multiple Czech water concessions and competes for municipal contracts; broader portfolio than SmVaK's regional focus.

Direct peers

• Vodárny a kanalizace Karlovy Vary (Vodakva): Regional Czech water and wastewater utility operating under the same Czech regulatory framework with similar infrastructure and customer base characteristics.
• Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace (SčVK): Water and wastewater utility serving North Bohemia under similar regulatory conditions. Comparable in operating model, infrastructure scope, and customer mix to SmVaK.
• Brněnské vodovody a kanalizace (BVK): Major Czech regional water and wastewater utility serving Brno and South Moravia. Same operating model, regulatory environment, and customer segments as SmVaK.
• ČEVAK: Czech water utility operating water supply and wastewater infrastructure across multiple regions in South and East Bohemia. Directly comparable in business model and service scope.
• Pražské vodovody a kanalizace (PVK): The largest water utility in the Czech Republic, serving Prague. Directly comparable to SmVaK as a regulated municipal water and wastewater operator under similar Czech regulatory and tariff framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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