DEPURADORES D'OSONA SL

What DEPURADORES D'OSONA SL does

Depuradores d'Osona SL (DOSL) is a 100% publicly-owned municipal wastewater treatment utility, established in 1995 and headquartered in Vic, Barcelona, operating across the Osona and Lluçanès comarcas of Catalonia. The company manages 30 wastewater treatment plants (EDARs), 29 pumping stations, and 90 kilometers of high-capacity sewer network, treating approximately 45,601 m³ of wastewater per day and serving 96% of the county population. It also operates drinking water treatment plants (ETAP), manages 328 tonnes of sludge weekly, and runs the Ambientalitza't environmental education program for regional schools.

The technical portfolio combines conventional physical, chemical, and biological treatment with differentiated natural and renewable solutions, including artificial wetland systems (Nature-Based Solutions), biodisc rotating biological contactors, biogas cogeneration at the Vic EDAR (1,628 MWh/year, >80% of plant consumption), and photovoltaic solar installations across multiple facilities (513 MWh/year aggregate, record 130,963 kWh in May 2025). A proprietary biological control algorithm optimizes aeration, reducing electricity consumption by 16% and reagent expenditure by 6%. Recent additions include EV charging infrastructure, a digital control center, and a perimeter security surveillance system.

DOSL's revenue is entirely public-sector in origin, flowing from the conveni ELA framework agreement between the Consell Comarcal d'Osona and the Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA), which guarantees approximately €8 million annually for four years (up from €5.7 million in 2023). Following the Consell Comarcal's acquisition of all private shares in May 2024, the company transitioned from a mixed public-private society to a sole-member public limited company (SLU), enabling expanded access to government financing. Capital projects are funded by ACA and the Diputació de Barcelona, and distribution is direct to municipal governments across Osona.

Name

DEPURADORES D'OSONA SL

Legal name

Depuradores d'Osona SL

Website

https://depuradoresosona.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Depuradores d'Osona SL is a 100% publicly-owned municipal wastewater treatment utility operating 30 EDARs and 90 km of sewer network in Catalonia, serving 96% of Osona county's population under a multi-year government financing agreement with the Agència Catalana de l'Aigua.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Emergency Response & Sewer Repair (Blockages, Collapses) (EUANACAL), Sewer Network Modeling, Capacity Planning & Optimization (EUANACAK), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment services
• Municipal water utilities
• Sewerage infrastructure management
• Drinking water treatment
• Public sanitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vic

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Sanitation Services: Revenue is derived from municipal wastewater treatment services provided under contract to the Conselh Comarcal d'Osona and municipalities in the Osona region. Funding comes from the Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA) through the conveni ELA agreement, guaranteeing approximately 8 million euros annually for four years.
2. Government Infrastructure Funding: Capital investments for infrastructure upgrades and new treatment facilities are funded by the Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA) and the Conselh Comarcal d'Osona. The company manages these public funds for construction and improvement projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Depuradores d'Osona SL manages municipal wastewater and drinking water treatment infrastructure for the Osona and Lluçanès regions of Catalonia, operating 30 wastewater treatment plants (EDARs), 29 pumping stations, 90 km of high-capacity sewer network, and two drinking water treatment plants (ETAPs). The company treats approximately 45,601 m³ of wastewater per day, generates 328 tonnes of sludge weekly, and runs environmental education programs such as the Ambientalitza't initiative for school groups.

Product overview

Depuradores d'Osona SL operates a comprehensive wastewater treatment infrastructure serving the Osona region of Catalonia. The company manages 30 wastewater treatment plants (EDARs), 29 pumping stations, and 90 km of collector networks, treating approximately 45,000 m3/day of wastewater for 96% of the regional population. Core offerings include wastewater treatment services, drinking water treatment (ETAP), and environmental education programs. The product portfolio centers on the Sanejament (wastewater treatment) service as the primary offering, complemented by water cycle management, school visit programs under the Ambientalitza't initiative, and educational materials. Recent additions include cybersecurity systems, digital monitoring infrastructure, and solar energy installations for sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sanejament (Wastewater Treatment Services) Management and operation of 30 wastewater treatment plants (EDARs), 29 pumping stations, and 90 km of high-level collector network serving approximately 96% of the Osona region's population, treating approximately 45,601 m³ of wastewater per day.
• Water Cycle Management (Cicle de l'Aigua) Integrated water cycle management covering catchment, potabilization, treatment, distribution, sewage collection, purification, reuse, and return to the natural environment across the Osona region.
• EDAR (Estació Depuradora d'Aigües Residuals) Operations Operation of wastewater treatment plants across the Osona municipality zones (West, North, South, and Vic) performing physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes to return water to the natural environment.
• ETAP (Estació de Tractament d'Aigua Potable) Operations Drinking water treatment services at the ETAP Osona Sud (Manlleu) and ETAP Osona Nord-Voltreganès (Les Masies de Voltregà) plants, treating water from natural sources to potable standards.
• Ambientalitza't Educational Program Environmental education program organized by the Consell Comarcal d'Osona consisting of school visits to water treatment, drinking water, and municipal waste facilities, targeting primary, secondary, high school, and university students.
• EDAR/ETAP School Visits (Visites escolars) Guided school visits to treatment facilities including ETAP Osona Sud, ETAP Osona Nord-Voltreganès, EDAR Vic, EDAR Centelles, EDAR Tona, EDAR Torelló, EDAR Taradell, EDAR La Guixa, EDAR Manlleu, and EDAR Sant Quirze de Besora.
• EDAR de Can Garriga (new treatment plant) New wastewater treatment plant launched in January 2025 in the municipality of Seva, using Biodisc rotating biological contactor technology combined with nature-based solutions for water quality improvement.
• EDAR de Lluçà - Santa Eulàlia de Puig-Oriol (new natural treatment plant) New natural wastewater treatment plant launched in January 2025 using subsurface horizontal flow artificial wetlands with prior sedimentation basin and polishing wetland, serving the Lluçà - Santa Eulàlia de Puig-Oriol area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% carbon footprint reduction achieved through biogas cogeneration, renewable energy purchases, and energy efficiency measures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Conselh Comarcal d'OsonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Parent government entity that acquired 100% ownership of Depuradores d'Osona SL in May 2024, transitioning the company from mixed public-private to fully public ownership. The Conselh Comarcal provides organizational governance, strategic direction, and coordinates water cycle services across the region.
• Catalan Water Partnership (CWP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association focused on water sector innovation. Depuradores d'Osona participates in CWP events and knowledge exchange, including the EDAR 360° conference on regulatory challenges and innovative solutions for future wastewater treatment.
• KemirasupportingTechnology or IntegrationChemical company serving the water treatment sector. Depuradores d'Osona participated in Kemira's Expoquimia 60th anniversary gala event, discussing the future of chemistry and water treatment sector.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Omnium (Aigües de València): Spanish municipal water and wastewater concessionaire operating across multiple regions. Comparable as a scaled-up private-sector analog of DOSL's municipal service model.
• Acciona Agua: Global water treatment and desalination operator with significant Spanish municipal and industrial contracts. Comparable in municipal wastewater treatment services; much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• EMASESA: Municipal water and wastewater company of Seville. Comparable as a municipally-owned integrated water utility providing sanitation services under a similar public-ownership model.
• Veolia Spain (Suez Spain): Multinational environmental services operator with municipal water and wastewater concessions across Spain. Comparable as a large incumbent offering integrated water cycle services to public clients.
• Aigües de Barcelona: Major metropolitan water and wastewater utility serving Barcelona and surrounding municipalities. Comparable as a regional water cycle operator in Catalonia; one of DOSL's senior staff previously worked within the Aigües de Barcelona group.
• Canal de Isabel II: Public regional water utility serving the Madrid autonomous community. Comparable as a public-sector water cycle operator with a similar regulatory mandate and service-area monopoly structure.
• FCC Aqualia: One of Spain's largest private water and wastewater operators with extensive municipal concession contracts. Comparable business model of operating municipal sanitation infrastructure under public-sector contracts.

Direct peers

• FACSA: Spanish operator managing municipal water and wastewater services for many small-to-medium Spanish municipalities. Comparable as a multi-site, multi-municipality concession operator with a similar asset-light service model.
• Sorea (Aigües de Catalunya): Operates municipal water and wastewater services for many small and medium Catalan municipalities under concession contracts. Closely comparable as a comarca-level service provider managing dispersed treatment infrastructure.
• Aigües de Vic: Local municipal water utility serving the Vic area. Directly comparable geographically and operationally as a peer providing water cycle services in the same Osona region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/depuradoresosona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/depuradoresosona

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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