Veolia Water operates more than 4,400 contracts in 64 countries, providing water and wastewater services to more than 139 million people.

Founded more than 150 years ago in France and originally known as Compagnie Générale des Eaux, Veolia Water is the worldwide leader in water services, employing more than 93,000 people.

Veolia Water's expertise covers each stage of water cycle management including:

  • Managing the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater services as outsourced by public authorities and industry
  • Designing, building and supplying water equipment, systems and treatment facilities

Veolia Water also supports sustainable development to conserve water resources and provides the capabilities to establish alternative water sources.

Veolia Water is the water division of the world leader in environmental services, Veolia Environnement - which offers solutions in waste management, energy and transport.

1900 - Neuilly-sur-Marne water treatment plant, France

Key figures for Veolia Water worldwide in 2008:

  • A$22 billion in revenue
  • Providing services to more than 139 million people in 64 countries
  • More than 93,000 employees
  • 4,400 contracts