What Waterschap De Dommel does

Waterschap De Dommel is a Dutch regional water management board (waterschap) — a statutory public-law entity — responsible for surface and groundwater management, wastewater treatment, and flood protection in the Midden-Brabant region of the Netherlands. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Boxtel, the organization serves approximately 900,000 residents and businesses through infrastructure comprising 8 wastewater treatment plants (Biest-Houtakker, Boxtel, Eindhoven, Haaren, Hapert, Sint-Oedenrode, Soerendonk, and Tilburg), 1,865 weirs (stuwen), and 30,000 km of streams and ditches, with ~100 million m³ of wastewater purified annually. Its digital surface includes the Mijn Waterschap citizen portal (DigiD/eHerkenning access), an ArcGIS-based Vaarkaart recreational navigation map, automated piezometer-based groundwater level monitoring, and a public permit-application service via Omgevingsloket.

The business model is tax-funded rather than commercial: revenue is generated through waterschapsbelasting (water board taxes) levied on residents and businesses within its jurisdiction, with rates determined annually by the Algemeen Bestuur (General Board). Tax rates are the lowest among all Dutch water boards. From January 1, 2026, tax collection has been transferred to BSOB (Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant). Customer segments include residents (primary, ~900,000), the agricultural sector (irrigation permits and groundwater monitoring), 22 municipalities in Midden-Brabant (climate adaptation co-financing — €20M committed through 2027), and businesses/industrial users. Governance is by an elected Algemeen Bestuur, a Dagelijks Bestuur, and a Watergraaf (Erik de Ridder), with executive leadership comprising secretaris-directeur Henk Kielenstijn and directeur Marit Borst.

Strategic priorities are anchored in the Watertransitie (Water Transition) program targeting a climate-resilient water system by 2050, the November 2025 Schoon en Gezond Water (Clean and Healthy Water) vision, per-weir target water level implementation (June 2025), and the Grondbeleid 2025 land-use policy. Technology partnerships include ArcGIS (Esri) for spatial mapping, CERT-WM for cybersecurity incident response, Rijkswaterstaat for emergency hotline operations, and the Province of Noord-Brabant for groundwater monitoring. The organization is undergoing no commercial expansion or M&A activity, consistent with its role as a non-investor-backed public authority.

Name

Waterschap De Dommel

Legal name

Waterschap De Dommel

Website

https://dommel.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Waterschap De Dommel is a Dutch statutory water board managing surface water, groundwater, wastewater treatment, and flood protection for approximately 900,000 residents in Midden-Brabant, funded through water board taxes and operating 8 treatment plants and 1,865 weirs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Treatment & Wet-Weather Capacity (EUANADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Water management services
• Wastewater treatment
• Flood protection
• Groundwater monitoring
• Water board administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Waterschapsbelasting (Water Board Taxes): Waterschap De Dommel generates revenue through water board taxes (waterschapsbelasting) levied on residents and businesses in its jurisdiction. From 1 January 2026, tax collection is handled by BSOB (Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Waterschap De Dommel is a Dutch regional water authority that manages surface and groundwater levels, treats wastewater at eight treatment plants, prevents flooding and water nuisance, and enforces water-related regulations across Midden-Brabant. The board operates 1,865 weirs and manages 30,000 km of streams and ditches, purifying approximately 100 million m3 of wastewater annually for 900,000 residents. It also issues water permits, monitors groundwater levels, maintains recreational waterways, and runs climate adaptation programs in cooperation with municipalities, farmers, and businesses.

Product overview

Waterschap De Dommel is a Dutch water management authority providing essential public infrastructure and digital services for Midden-Brabant. Its portfolio centers on core public services: wastewater purification at eight treatment plants (including the Energiefabriek in Tilburg), continuous groundwater level monitoring via peilbuizen, flood protection through 1,865 weirs and water storage basins, and management of withdrawal restrictions. The digital layer includes the Mijn Waterschap citizen portal for secure access to applications and permits, the Vaarkaart interactive navigation map for recreational water use, the Bekendmakingen official announcements system, and online permit application services via the Omgevingsloket. Supporting programs like the Watertransitie (water transition to 2050) and Waterslim (water-smart behavior campaigns) engage the public, while services like groundwater monitoring and withdrawal restriction maps provide operational transparency. The organization operates approximately 600 employees serving 900,000 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mijn Waterschap Portal Online customer portal providing citizens and businesses with secure digital access (via DigiD, eHerkenning, or eIDAS) to view and manage water-related applications, permits, water withdrawal records, and correspondence with the water board.
• Wastewater Treatment (Rioolwaterzuiveringen) Operation of eight wastewater treatment plants (Biest-Houtakker, Boxtel, Eindhoven, Haaren, Hapert, Sint-Oedenrode, Soerendonk, and Tilburg) that purify sewage before releasing clean water back into streams, including the Energiefabriek in Tilburg that extracts valuable resources from wastewater.
• Groundwater Level Monitoring Continuous monitoring of groundwater levels across the Dommel area using measurement wells (peilbuizen) with daily automated readings, providing public access to current and historical groundwater data via an interactive map showing dry, normal, and wet conditions.
• Water Withdrawal Restrictions (Onttrekkingsverboden) Public information service detailing current bans and restrictions on water extraction from surface water and groundwater, including seasonal bans, temporary restrictions, and permanent bans in specific areas, with interactive maps showing affected zones.
• Flood Protection Services (Wateroverlast Management) Flood protection services including operation of dikes (keringen), water storage basins, and management of water levels through 1,865 weirs (stuwen) to protect the area against water overflow and flooding.
• Vaarkaart (Recreational Navigation Map) Interactive ArcGIS-based map application showing permitted waterways for canoeing, boating, SUP, and rowing, including low-water advisories and temporary navigation restrictions, accessible to the public for planning recreational water activities.
• Permit Application Services (Vergunning Aanvragen) Online services for applying for water-related permits including irrigation permits, small groundwater wells, drainage permits, and environmental permits through the Omgevingsloket platform, with digital submission via DigiD or eHerkenning.
• Emergency Water Response Service 24/7 emergency response via Rijkswaterstaat meldkamer Water (0800-03-41) for flood events, water overflow, and contamination emergencies in the Midden-Brabant region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Purifies 100 million m3 of wastewater annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BSOB (Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Since 1 January 2026, BSOB handles all waterschapsbelasting (water board tax) collection and related services for Waterschap De Dommel. This partnership centralizes tax administration for the water board.
• Brabant WatercoreOthersBrabant Water is the designated contact for questions about drinking water supply. Residents with drinking water issues are referred to Brabant Water.
• Municipalities in Midden-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner22 municipalities in the region collaborate with Waterschap De Dommel on climate adaptation programs. The water board provides 20 million EUR in co-financing for municipal climate projects through 2027.
• RijkswaterstaatcoreOthersRijkswaterstaat operates the water emergency hotline (0800-03-41) outside office hours for flood, water overflow, and contamination emergencies.
• Province of Noord-BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the province on groundwater monitoring, including placement of public groundwater meters (publieksgrondwatermeters) throughout Brabant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Waterschap Rivierenland: Dutch waterschap covering Gelderland and Zuid-Holland with similar water management, wastewater treatment, and dike maintenance duties. Comparable in scale, regulatory framework, and tax-based revenue model.
• Waterschap Hollandse Delta: Dutch waterschap operating in the Zuid-Holland delta region. Directly comparable in scope of regional water management, wastewater treatment, and flood protection responsibilities under the Dutch waterschap legal framework.
• Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden: Larger Dutch water authority covering the Utrecht region with overlapping responsibilities for water quantity, water quality, and wastewater treatment. Comparable statutory framework and operational model as a regional water board.
• Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland: Dutch water authority in Zuid-Holland responsible for water management in a densely populated area. Comparable in operating dense-urban water systems, flood protection, and water quality management under Dutch waterschap governance.
• Waterschap Aa en Maas: Another Dutch waterschap operating in Noordoost-Brabant with comparable statutory responsibilities for water management, wastewater treatment, and flood protection. Directly comparable in governance structure, funding model (waterschapsbelasting), and operational scope.

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works: Largest US investor-owned water and wastewater utility. Comparable in regulated water/wastewater service delivery at scale to residential and commercial customers, though structured as a publicly traded company rather than a public-law entity.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment technology and services provider. Comparable in wastewater treatment operations and infrastructure, though as a broad multinational incumbent rather than a regional statutory authority.
• Rijkswaterstaat: The national Dutch agency responsible for major water infrastructure, waterways, and emergency water response (operates the 0800-03-41 emergency line for Waterschap De Dommel). Comparable in water management function but at national scale and broader mandate.
• Severn Trent: Large regulated UK water and wastewater utility. Comparable in integrated water and wastewater service delivery to a defined regional customer base under regulatory oversight, though operating under a different (UK Ofwat) framework.

Regional players

• Brabant Water: The regional drinking water utility for Noord-Brabant, formally partnered with Waterschap De Dommel for drinking water-related queries. Comparable as a Dutch regional water utility serving overlapping geography but focused on potable water supply rather than surface/groundwater management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WaterschapDeDommel
• Facebookfacebook.com/waterschapdedommel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waterschap-de-dommel
• Instagraminstagram.com/waterschapdedommel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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