What Veolia Wasser Deutschland does

Veolia Wasser Deutschland GmbH is a wholly-owned German subsidiary of the French multinational Veolia Group, operating as a contracted B2B/B2G water and environmental services provider headquartered in Leipzig. The company delivers drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and public swimming facility management services on behalf of municipal water associations and local governments across Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, and Bavaria. Core technology encompasses conventional multi-stage water treatment (aeration, filtration, disinfection), biological wastewater processing (mechanical screening, activated sludge basins, chemical precipitation, sludge dewatering and incineration), and continuous water quality monitoring using certified samplers with temperature-controlled sample transport and accredited laboratory analysis. The company operates more than 21 waterworks, over 1,400 km of pipeline network, and serves over 1 million residents through long-term service contracts with associations such as Wasserverband Döbeln-Oschatz (100,000 customers, 16 waterworks) and Versorgungsverband Grimma-Geithain (72,000 customers, 5 waterworks), plus wastewater contracts with entities including Abwasserzweckverband Döbeln-Jahnatal.

The business model is subscription/recurring-revenue driven, anchored in long-term municipal contracts. Drinking water tariffs average approximately €2/m³ as set by municipal associations, with wastewater fees determined by local government regulations. The company supplements regulated utility revenue with five regional outdoor swimming facilities (Waldbad Colditz, Freibad Geithain, Muldentalbad Kleinbothen, Freibad Leisnig, Freibad Rehau) operated by Veolia Wasser Bädergesellschaft Deutschland mbH, charging day tickets (€2.00–€4.00), multi-entry packs, and season passes (€55–€87.50). Distribution is direct via 19+ regional branch offices with physical customer service and 24/7 emergency hotlines, complemented by an online service portal offering digital meter reading (QR code, online form, telephone, postal mail), automated inquiry classification, and a voicebot. Customer segments are municipal water associations (primary B2G), residential end consumers (horizontal), property owners, and swimming facility visitors. The company reports PFAS monitoring compliance and water losses of 0.053–0.062 m³/(km*h), classified as low per DVGW W 392 standards.

Name

Veolia Wasser Deutschland

Legal name

Veolia Wasser Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://service.veolia.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veolia Wasser Deutschland GmbH is a wholly-owned Veolia Group subsidiary operating contracted municipal drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and public swimming facility services for over 1 million residents across five German states through long-term associations contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal water and wastewater utility services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD)

Keywords

• Drinking water supply
• Wastewater treatment services
• Municipal water utilities
• Water infrastructure operations
• Outdoor swimming facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drinking Water Supply Services: Revenue from providing drinking water supply to over 1 million people through contracts with municipal water associations. Water tariffs averaging approximately €2.00 per cubic meter are set by municipalities and regional associations.
2. Wastewater Treatment Services: Revenue from operating wastewater treatment plants and sewage networks on behalf of municipalities and wastewater associations. Fees determined by local government sewage disposal regulations.
3. Public Swimming Facility Operations: Revenue from operating outdoor swimming pools (Freibäder) including Waldbad Colditz, Freibad Geithain, Muldentalbad Kleinbothen, Freibad Leisnig, and Freibad Rehau. Income from admission fees and season passes.
4. Technical Services: Services including water meter reading, backflow prevention device installation guidance, hydrant and standpipe rental, and small wastewater treatment plant maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Veolia Wasser Deutschland is a contracted operator of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure in eastern Germany, providing drinking water production and distribution (over 1 million people, 21+ waterworks, 1,400+ km of pipeline), multi-stage wastewater treatment, and operating five regional outdoor swimming pools (Freibäder). All activities are carried out under long-term contracts with municipal water and wastewater associations (Zweckverbände) and local governments.

Product overview

Veolia Wasser Deutschland operates as a comprehensive water and environmental services provider offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include Trinkwasserversorgung (drinking water supply) serving over one million people and Abwasserreinigung (wastewater treatment) for environmental compliance. The company manages five regional outdoor swimming pools under the Veolia Wasser Bädergesellschaft brand (Waldbad Colditz, Freibad Geithain, Muldentalbad Kleinbothen, Freibad Leisnig, Freibad Rehau). Digital customer services include online meter reading reporting (Zählerstand melden), fault reporting (Störung melden), downloadable service forms, and contact portals. Supporting services encompass water quality monitoring (Trinkwasserqualität), water meter management, backflow prevention, and hydrant/standpipe rentals. The service operates across multiple water associations including Wasserverband Döbeln-Oschatz and Versorgungsverband Grimma-Geithain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trinkwasserversorgung (Drinking Water Supply) Comprehensive drinking water supply service providing clean water (sourced from groundwater, rivers, reservoirs, and lakes, then aerated, filtered, and safety-disinfected) to over one million people via pipeline networks operated under contract with municipal water associations.
• Abwasserreinigung (Wastewater Treatment) Multi-stage environmental wastewater treatment service covering mechanical stages (screening, sand trap, pre-clarification), biological treatment with bacteria in activated sludge basins, chemical precipitation, final clarification, and sludge processing, operated on behalf of municipal wastewater associations.
• Waldbad Colditz Outdoor swimming pool at Tiergarten 5, 04680 Colditz, featuring a children's paddling pool, 25-meter sports pool, non-swimmer pool with inflatable toys and water slide, flow channel, approximately 10,000 m² sunbathing lawn, children's playground, and solar heating for warm bath water.
• Freibad Geithain Outdoor swimming pool at Bruchheimer Straße 13b, 04643 Geithain, featuring a paddling pool with slide and sun protection, a non-swimmer pool with wide slide and water mushroom, and a 25-meter swimming pool.
• Muldentalbad Kleinbothen Outdoor swimming pool at Badstraße 29, 04668 Grimma-Kleinbothen, featuring a children's paddling pool, 25-meter sports pool with 1-meter diving board, fun pool with shower spray, 30-meter water slide, approximately 10,000 m² sunbathing lawn, table tennis, and a children's playground with water play area.
• Freibad Leisnig Outdoor swimming pool at Chemnitzer Straße 107, 04703 Leisnig, featuring a non-swimmer pool with wide slide, a diving pool with 1-meter and 3-meter boards, a children's paddling pool, and a children's playground.
• Freibad Rehau Outdoor swimming pool at Birkenstraße 31, 95111 Rehau, featuring a 50-meter swimming pool, non-swimmer pool with slide and water mushroom, baby pool with slide and sun protection, diving pool with 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards, beach volleyball court, table tennis, children's playground, and sunbathing lawn.
• Trinkwasserqualität (Drinking Water Quality Monitoring) Drinking water quality monitoring and analysis service covering regular sampling at waterworks and distribution network points, with analysis of water hardness and contaminants, plus PFAS concentration monitoring since 2023.
• Hydranten und Standrohre (Hydrant and Standpipe Rental) Rental service of mobile hydrant standpipes (with calibrated meters) for construction sites, events, garden irrigation, and pool filling, available to customers of partnered Wasserzweckverbände with security deposits (€50–€260) and time-based rental fees.
• Rückstausicherung (Backflow Prevention Service) Service and advisory offering for property owners on installing backflow prevention valves to protect properties from sewage backup during heavy rainfall or flooding events, coordinated with Veolia's wastewater network operations.
• Störung melden (24h Emergency Fault Reporting) 24-hour emergency reporting service for water supply disruptions, pipe bursts, or no-water situations, accessible via region-specific 0800 hotline numbers and an online fault-reporting form.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water losses at 0.053-0.062 m³/(km*h) - classified as low per DVGW W 392 standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Veolia Wasser Storkow GmbHminorOthersRelated Veolia group company to which applicant data may be forwarded for suitable positions during recruitment processes.
• Veolia Wasser Wagenfeld GmbH & Co.minorOthersRelated Veolia group company to which applicant data may be forwarded for suitable positions during recruitment processes.
• Veolia Wasser Bädergesellschaft mbHcoreOthersVeolia Wasser Bädergesellschaft Deutschland mbH operates outdoor swimming facilities under the Veolia brand, providing recreational bathing services to local communities.
• Veolia Klärschlammverwertung Deutschland GmbHminorOthersRelated Veolia group company specializing in sewage sludge processing and disposal, with potential applicant data sharing for suitable positions.
• Ostthüringer Wasser und Abwasser GmbH (OTWA)minorOthersRelated Veolia group company to which applicant data may be forwarded for suitable positions during recruitment processes.
• Introtec Schwarza GmbHminorOthersRelated Veolia group company to which applicant data may be forwarded for suitable positions during recruitment processes.
• Versorgungsverband Grimma-GeithaincoreOthersPrimary municipal water association client. Veolia operates drinking water supply infrastructure for approximately 72,000 people across 45 localities, 5 waterworks, and 920 km network.
• Wasserverband Döbeln-OschatzcoreOthersPrimary municipal water association client. Veolia operates drinking water supply infrastructure for approximately 100,000 people across 320 localities, 16 waterworks, and 1,401 km network.
• Abwasserzweckverband Döbeln-JahnatalcoreOthersMunicipal wastewater association client for which Veolia operates wastewater treatment plants and sewage network, with Ronald Greiff serving as water protection officer.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hamburger Wasserwerke (Hamburg Wasser): Municipal water and wastewater operator for the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Comparable full-stack utility operator (drinking water + wastewater + network operations) operating under a different municipal governance model in northern Germany.
• Stadtwerke Leipzig GmbH: Municipal multi-utility headquartered in Leipzig, the same city as Veolia Wasser Deutschland's HQ. Regional peer providing water, district heating and other public-utility services to the same metropolitan area in which Veolia operates its largest contracts.

Direct peers

• Zweckverband Bodensee-Wasserversorgung: Inter-municipal water supply association supplying drinking water to large parts of Baden-Württemberg. Direct peer in the German Trinkwasserverband operating model — long-dated, regulated, association-based contracts with regional municipalities.
• Oldenburgisch-Ostfriesischer Wasserverband (OOWV): Regional German water supply association serving northwestern Lower Saxony. Directly comparable as a Trinkwasserverband-style municipal association providing drinking water to member municipalities — overlapping with Veolia Wasser Wagenfeld/Wegeleben geography.
• Gelsenwasser AG: Large German private water utility operating under similar B2G/municipal-contract model across North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond. Closest direct peer given its analogous mix of drinking water supply and wastewater services contracted with municipal associations.

Broad incumbents

• Stadtwerke München (SWM) / Münchner Stadtentwässerung: Munich's municipal multi-utility providing drinking water (Münchner Trinkwasser) and wastewater services for a major metropolitan area. Operates as a comparable full-stack water utility with adjacent swimming-pool/ leisure facilities.
• SUEZ S.A. Historic global water/wastewater peer to Veolia (subsequently merged into the enlarged Veolia Group). Highly comparable in service portfolio, contracting approach with municipal clients and technology stack for water treatment and reuse.
• Veolia Environnement S.A. Global parent of Veolia Wasser Deutschland. Comparable at the corporate / strategic level: water and wastewater utility operations across multiple continents, including similar municipal concession models and bundled environmental services.
• Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB): Berlin's municipal water and wastewater utility, partially privatized in the past. Comparable core activity set (drinking water production, wastewater treatment, network operation) at much larger scale, representing a broad-incumbent reference point.
• EWE AG (EWE Wasser GmbH): Northern German multi-utility with regulated water and wastewater operations. Comparable business mix spanning energy and water, with municipal and regional contracts in Lower Saxony, Bremen and Brandenburg — partially overlapping Veolia's geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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