Waterschap Amstel, Gooi En Vecht

What Waterschap Amstel, Gooi En Vecht does

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (AGV) is a statutory Dutch water authority (waterschap) operating as a regional public government body under Dutch law. It holds exclusive jurisdiction over water safety, water quantity, and water quality management across parts of the provinces of Noord-Holland, Utrecht, and a small section of Zuid-Holland, serving approximately 1.4 million residents across 20 municipalities including Amsterdam and Utrecht. The organization manages a substantial fixed-asset base comprising 900 kilometers of dykes and quays, 59 sluices, 231 pumping stations, and 12 wastewater treatment installations (RWZI), with operational execution delivered through Waternet.

Its revenue model is mandatory taxation rather than commercial sales: waterschapsbelasting is levied on all residents and property owners in the service area via watersysteemheffing, zuiveringsheffing, and verontreinigingsheffing components. FY2022 revenue totaled approximately €204.2 million and the 2025 budget reached €349.5 million. The authority pursues innovation in treatment technology — notably the O3-STEP filter (ozone plus granular activated carbon plus UV) piloted at RWZI Horstermeer for pharmaceutical residue removal — alongside ecological infrastructure such as the Vishotel artificial reef and the Bubble Barrier for plastic capture. Service delivery occurs through digital self-service (Mijn AGV portal), a chatbot (Jet), call center, postal correspondence, and educational outreach, with no commercial acquisition motion.

Name

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi En Vecht

Legal name

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht

Website

https://agv.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht is a statutory Dutch water authority managing flood protection, water quality, and wastewater treatment for 1.4 million residents across 20 municipalities, funded by mandatory waterschapsbelasting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Water Management Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

Keywords

• Water management services
• Flood protection infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment services
• Public water authority
• Dyke maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Klein Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Waterschapsbelasting (Water Authority Tax): Waterschap AGV is primarily funded through mandatory waterschapsbelasting (water authority tax) collected from all residents and property owners in its service area. The tax consists of multiple components: Watersysteemheffing (water system charge for residents, buildings, land without buildings, roads, and nature areas) and Zuiveringsheffing/Verontreinigingsheffing (water treatment/pollution charge per pollution unit). For 2026, the resident water system charge is €186.85 per home; water treatment charge is €92.79 per pollution unit (ve). Households with more than one resident pay for 3 ve. The 2022 revenue totaled approximately €204.2 million (Watersysteemheffing €114.6M + Zuiveringsheffing €88.8M + Verontreinigingsheffing €0.855M).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (AGV) is a statutory Dutch water authority that delivers regional water management services across parts of Noord-Holland, Utrecht, and Zuid-Holland. It protects approximately 1.4 million residents through 900 kilometers of dykes, 59 sluices, 231 pumping stations, and 12 wastewater treatment plants. Services include flood protection, water level management, water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment, and a water authority tax collection system funded by mandatory levies on residents and property owners.

Product overview

Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (AGV) is a regional water management authority offering water management services as a unified public service rather than a modular tech product. Core offerings include dyke and flood protection infrastructure (900 km of dykes, 59 sluices, 231 pumping stations), wastewater treatment at 12 facilities, and water authority tax collection. Supplementary services include a digital self-service portal (Mijn AGV), an AI-powered chatbot (Jet), educational programs, guided tours of treatment facilities, and a green subsidy program for climate-adaptive projects. The organization also produces educational content including the award-winning nature documentary SLOOT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Management Services Comprehensive regional water management including dyke protection, water level control, and flood prevention for the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht region covering 1.4 million residents across 20 municipalities.
• Wastewater Treatment Operation of 12 wastewater treatment installations (rioolwaterzuiveringsinstallaties, RWZI) that purify sewage before releasing clean water back into rivers, lakes, and canals, with advanced O3-STEP technology achieving 80% removal of pharmaceutical residues.
• Dyke and Flood Protection Infrastructure Management and maintenance of 900 kilometers of dykes and quays protecting the region from flooding, including 59 sluices and 231 pumping stations that manage water levels by pumping water in and out of polders.
• Water Authority Tax (Waterschapsbelasting) Mandatory tax collection to fund water management operations, including watersysteemheffing (water system charge) and zuiveringsheffing/verontreinigingsheffing (water treatment/pollution charge), with options for installment payments, remission applications, and online account management via Mijn AGV.
• Green and Water Subsidy Program Subsidy program enabling residents and organizations to apply for funding for climate-adaptive projects such as green roofs, rain gardens, and water-smart gardens, in cooperation with municipalities including the 'Geef groen en water de ruimte' program with Gemeente Amsterdam.
• Educational Programs Educational materials and programs for primary schools, secondary schools, and students covering water management, democracy, and climate adaptation topics, including online platforms (basisonderwijs.agv.nl), classroom materials, and debate programs.
• Sewage Treatment Plant Tours Free guided tours of wastewater treatment facilities available for schools and groups (minimum 4 weeks advance booking, groups of 6 or more), with educational content about water purification processes.
• Mijn AGV Portal Online self-service portal for managing water authority tax assessments, viewing bills, making payments, setting up installment plans, applying for remission, filing objections, and updating personal information. Accessible 24/7.
• Digital Assistant Jet AI-powered chatbot providing automated responses to citizen questions about water authority services, taxes, and water management through the website chat function.
• Water Quality Monitoring Regular monitoring and testing of water quality at 27 official swimming locations in the region, checked every two weeks from May through September, with public access to results via zwemwater.nl.
• Nature Film SLOOT A 12-minute documentary film showcasing aquatic life in Dutch canals, used as educational content about water ecosystems and water management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900 km of dykes and quays protect the service area against flooding, with 38 km of primary dykes confirmed to meet new 2050 safety standards.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025The water authority and Het Scheepvaartmuseum have a 2-year extended partnership to operate the Vishotel (artificial reef) and educate the public about the importance of underwater life for clean water. The museum displays the floating signboard of the Vishotel and hosts related exhibitions. The partnership aims to show how marine life helps purify water naturally through mussels, plants, and algae.
• RAVON (Reptielen, Amfibieën en Vissen Organisatie Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for the Vishotel project. RAVON monitors which animals inhabit the artificial reef and how plant growth develops, sharing findings quarterly in a 'Visjournaal' (fish journal) made with ecologist Roy Veldhuizen.
• Muiderslot (Muiden Castle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint water week event at Muiderslot (13-19 July) with activities including SUP through the castle moat, water rescue demonstrations, and guided tours of the Stenen Beer. The castle has a historic connection to water, making it a natural partner for water education.
• Gemeente Uithoorn (Municipality of Uithoorn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation agenda signed between the municipality and water authority for climate-adaptive projects, including natural-friendly riverbanks at Koningin Julianalaan, improved water quality, green infrastructure, and joint innovation on energy transition and circular economy.
• NEMO Science MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Waterrijk' exhibition at NEMO where visitors can purify water, protect the Netherlands against flooding, and build their own dam. Educational content helps children understand water management through interactive exhibits.
• Museum AmstellandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater authority contributes to the 'Droge Voeten' (Dry Feet) exhibition at Museum Amstelland, teaching about water management, governance structure, and peat extraction in the region. Also offers excursions and guest lectures.
• IVN (Instituut voor Natuur- en Milieu Educatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for national Slootjesdagen (ditch days) and educational programs for primary schools. IVN provides a free lesson package related to the SLOOT film, connecting classroom learning with nature exploration.
• Stichting Discussiëren Kun Je LerenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative debate program on water for third-year secondary school students, developed with the foundation to promote civic education about water governance and democracy.
• World WaternetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater authority financially supports World Waternet to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, primarily through the international Blue Deal program of Dutch water authorities.
• Witteveen+BoscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy partner for the O3-STEP filter pilot at RWZI Horstermeer. Witteveen+Bos contributed to the design and research methodology for removing pharmaceutical residues from wastewater using combined ozone and activated carbon filtration technology.
• Nijhuis Industries (Saur)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner for the O3-STEP filter research project, providing expertise in water treatment technology implementation for the pilot at RWZI Horstermeer.
• TU DelftcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partner in the O3-STEP filter project, contributing academic expertise to the study of pharmaceutical residue removal from wastewater. The research is part of the STOWA Innovation Programme.
• STOWA (Stichting Toegepast Onderzoek Waterbeheer)coreTechnology or IntegrationKnowledge center for regional water managers. The O3-STEP filter pilot at RWZI Horstermeer is part of the STOWA Innovation Programme for Micro-pollutants from Wastewater, funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W).
• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project for cleaning grachten at Prinseneiland and Westerdok, funded by national government (Rijk) with water authority knowledge contribution. Also partners on climate adaptation, including the 'Geef groen en water de ruimte' subsidy program and Droogwaterland recreational/cultural project.
• Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSC guidelines form the basis for the water authority's responsible disclosure policy for reporting security vulnerabilities in its systems.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vitens: Largest drinking water company in the Netherlands, serving 5.6 million residents. Comparable Dutch water utility operating critical water infrastructure at scale, but focused on drinking water supply rather than wastewater.
• Waternet: Operating arm of AGV and the municipalities of Amsterdam and surrounding areas. Executes water management operations on behalf of AGV; also serves as the drinking water utility for Amsterdam, making it directly comparable in operational scope.

Direct peers

• Waterschap De Dommel: Dutch waterschap covering the Dommel river basin in North Brabant and adjacent areas. Comparable water authority with similar mandate over water quality, quantity, and wastewater treatment for residents and businesses.
• Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier: Dutch waterschap covering the northern part of North Holland, including areas around Alkmaar and Den Helder. Comparable statutory water authority with similar flood protection, water level management, and wastewater treatment responsibilities.
• Waterschap Rivierenland: Dutch waterschap responsible for water management in Gelderland, Zuid-Holland, and Noord-Brabant. Comparable regional waterschap operating dykes, pumping stations, and wastewater treatment plants with similar governance and funding model.
• Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland: Dutch waterschap responsible for water management in the Leiden/Haarlem region. Highly comparable as another regional waterschap with statutory mandate over dykes, water quality, and wastewater treatment serving a similar densely populated, low-lying area.
• Waterschap Scheldestromen: Dutch waterschap in Zeeland covering the Scheldt region, the largest waterschap in the Netherlands by area. Comparable water authority managing extensive dyke systems, water quality, and wastewater treatment in a low-lying coastal region.

Emerging players

• Evides: Dutch drinking water company serving the southwestern Netherlands. Comparable water utility with overlapping regulatory and infrastructure obligations, though smaller in scale and scope than AGV's combined water/wastewater mandate.

Others

• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering consultancy specializing in water, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Direct technology and engineering partner for AGV's O3-STEP filter pilot; comparable ecosystem participant rather than competitor, but central to AGV's innovation pipeline.

Regional players

• Severn Trent: Major UK water and wastewater utility serving 4.6 million customers across the Midlands. Comparable in scale and integrated water/wastewater service offering, though operates under different regulatory framework (Ofwat) and serves a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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