What VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s. does

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s. is a regulated water and wastewater utility headquartered in Plzeň, Czech Republic, providing drinking-water production and distribution plus wastewater collection and treatment to approximately 261,600 inhabitants across more than 100 localities in the Plzeň region. The company operates two principal assets: a 1,500 L/s surface-water treatment plant drawing from the Úhlava River via a slow sand filtration process with roots dating to 1889, and a wastewater treatment plant rated at 427,917 population equivalents (EO) with a hydraulic capacity of 65,000 m³/day. Annual drinking-water production exceeds 13 million m³.

Its business model is built on regulated, metered tariffs for water (vodné) and wastewater service (stočné), reaching a combined 115.21 CZK/m³ in the Plzeň base area; tariffs are approved by the sole shareholder, the City of Plzeň, which has held 100% ownership since January 2016 following the buyout of Veolia's prior stake. Revenue is supplemented by one-time connection fees and ancillary commercial services — septic-tank emptying, sewer diagnostics, leak detection, and accredited laboratory testing (ČIA No. 1202). The company runs an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational safety), ISO 50001 (energy), and ISO 27001 (information security), and supports its network with an online customer portal and a 24/7 emergency dispatch service.

Distribution is through exclusive pipeline infrastructure operating under a legal concession monopoly, complemented by substantial capital investment (760+ million CZK in 2025, of which 470+ million CZK for water network renewal), on-site renewable generation via a photovoltaic plant at the ČOV Plzeň wastewater site, and an active community-engagement program featuring an annual Open Door Day and structured educational outreach to schools and the public.

Name

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s.

Legal name

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s.

Website

https://vodarna.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s. is a regulated water and wastewater utility serving roughly 261,600 inhabitants across 100+ localities in the Plzeň region of the Czech Republic, operating treatment and distribution infrastructure under 100% municipal ownership by the City of Plzeň.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Wastewater treatment
• Drinking water supply
• Sewerage infrastructure
• Municipal water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Plzeň

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water supply (vodné): Revenue from production and distribution of drinking water. Tariffs are regulated under the government-controlled pricing framework (věcně usměrňované ceny). Water rates are proposed by the operator and approved by the owner (city/municipality). The rate is volume-based per cubic meter of water consumed, measured by water meters.
2. Wastewater treatment (stočné): Revenue from wastewater collection and treatment. Charged per cubic meter of wastewater discharged, typically equal to water consumption unless measured separately. Subject to the same regulated pricing framework as water supply.
3. Additional services: Fees for supplementary services including: pool filling with tankers, septic/sewage tank emptying, pipeline flushing, leak detection, sewer cleaning and monitoring, water meter sales, and laboratory analysis services. Priced according to published service fee schedule.
4. Connection and contract fees: Revenue from new water and sewer connection agreements, contract establishment, and documentation processing. Fees regulated under Water Act 274/2001 Sb.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s. is a regulated municipal water and wastewater utility that produces and distributes drinking water to approximately 261,600 inhabitants across more than 100 localities in the Plzeň region of the Czech Republic, and collects and treats wastewater through a public sewerage network. The company operates the Water Treatment Plant Plzeň (1,500 L/s capacity) and the ČOV II Plzeň wastewater treatment plant (427,917 EO), supplemented by accredited laboratory testing, water and sewer connections, meter reading, and ancillary services such as tank truck delivery and sewer diagnostics.

Product overview

VODÁRNA PLZEŇ a.s. is a water utility company providing comprehensive water and wastewater services in the Plzeň region. The company's core offering consists of drinking water production and distribution (vodné) through its water treatment plant and supply network, and wastewater collection and treatment (stočné) via its wastewater treatment plant. The infrastructure portfolio includes the Water Treatment Plant Plzeň on Homolka with 1500 l/s capacity, the ČOV Plzeň wastewater treatment plant with 427,917 EO capacity, and water/sewage networks serving approximately 100 localities. Supporting services include accredited laboratory testing, water/sewage connections, water meters, meter reading, tank truck services, sewer network maintenance, and diagnostic services. Digital services include the Customer Portal, Expression Portal, and SMS notification service. The company also undertakes infrastructure renewal planning and manages EU co-financed projects for network modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• ČOV II Plzeň meets emission limits: BSK5 avg. 3.20 mg/l (limit 10), CHSKCr avg. 38.2 mg/l (limit 55), NL avg. 5.01 mg/l (limit 14), Ncelk avg. 9.2 mg/l (limit 10), Pcelk avg. 0.42 mg/l (limit 0.7) — Jan-Jun 2026 averages well below regulatory limits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Městská charita Plzeň (Municipal Charity Plzeň)minorOthersLong-term charitable partnership with Městská charita Plzeň as part of the company's community support and social responsibility initiatives. The company supports charitable activities alongside its daily operations.
• Diecézní charita Plzeň (Diocesan Charity Plzeň)minorOthersCharitable partnership with Diecézní charita Plzeň as part of the company's CSR activities. Support provided alongside daily business operations.
• Sdružení oboru vodovodů a kanalizací (ČOVAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the industry association for water and sewerage operators. Association provides industry advocacy, best practice sharing, and professional development.
• Svaz vodního hospodářství ČR (SVH ČR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Czech Water Management Union, providing industry representation, technical collaboration, and policy advocacy for water sector operators.
• Zelené město (Green City)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe company supports the 'Zelené město' (Green City) environmental initiative, promoting sustainable water management and environmental protection in the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vodárna Kladno – Mělník, a.s. Water utility serving the Kladno and Mělník areas north of Prague. Operates comparable water supply and wastewater services under the Czech regulatory framework, providing a regional benchmark outside the Plzeň concession area.

Direct peers

• Brněnské vodárny a kanalizace, a.s. Water and wastewater utility serving Brno and surrounding municipalities. Similar municipally owned operator model with comparable drinking water production, wastewater treatment, and regulated tariff structure. Direct peer for operational and financial benchmarking.
• 1. SčV, a.s. Water and wastewater utility serving parts of the Vysočina and Central Bohemia regions. Operates under the same Czech regulatory framework with comparable municipal water supply and wastewater treatment services.
• Středočeské vodárny, a.s. Water utility operating in the Central Bohemia region. Operates drinking water supply and wastewater services under the same Czech water law framework, providing a direct peer for regional water utility operations outside Plzeň.
• Ostravské vodárny a kanalizace a.s. Water utility serving the Ostrava region. Comparable municipal water supply and wastewater treatment operations under the same Czech regulatory framework, providing another direct regional benchmark for tariffs, asset base, and operational performance.
• Severočeské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. Water and wastewater utility serving northern Bohemia. Functions under the same Czech regulatory regime and operates comparable water treatment and sewage infrastructure. Direct regional peer for assessing regulatory and operational performance.
• Severomoravské vodárny a kanalizace Ostrava a.s. Water and wastewater operator serving northern Moravia. Operates as a regional utility with comparable drinking water and wastewater treatment services, providing a direct peer for asset utilization, capex intensity, and tariff comparisons outside the Plzeň region.
• Pražské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s. The largest Czech water and wastewater utility, serving Prague. Operates under the same regulatory framework (Zákon 274/2001 Sb.) with a comparable monopoly-based municipal service model, treatment plant operations, and tariff structure. Direct structural and operational peer for benchmarking.

Emerging players

• AQUA PROCON s.r.o. Czech water infrastructure EPC contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment plant construction. Not a utility operator, but a relevant ecosystem participant and potential partner/vendor for VODÁRNA PLZEŇ's ongoing capex and modernization projects.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Česká republika, a.s. Former parent of VODÁRNA PLZEŇ until 2016 and a major global water and environmental services group. Operates water, wastewater, and energy services across the Czech Republic and globally, providing a broad incumbent benchmark even though it no longer owns the anchor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4jR13zm1qHBrgM3GaoBx4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/vodarnaplzen
• Instagraminstagram.com/vodarna.plzen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vod%C3%A1rna-plze%C5%88-a.s.

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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