Local authorities are at the heart of Veolia Water's business.

Both historically and in the future, this form of outsourcing agreement is a contractual relationship tailored to each individual local authority, whereby it retains complete control in order to provide consumers with the best possible service.

The Company currently operates over five continents and has almost 5,000 operating contracts in 59 countries.

From its beginnings in Lyons in 1853, the company has now become the world leader.

For more than 150 years Veolia Water has adapted to the distinctive features and different types and sizes of public authorities by meeting all of their specific requirements.

The first contract to improve the drinking water of the city of Lyons (France) goes all the way back to 1853.

Currently Veolia Water provides local authorities with outsourcing services for their drinking water (production and supply), collection and treatment of wastewater as well as customer services (information, connections, billing etc.).

Concerned with establishing long-term relationships of trust, the Company provides public authorities over five continents with its expertise in protecting the environment, and is committed every day to ensuring a clean quality water supply and a high level of service.