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Spain (Andalusia). We signed the contract to build the water treatment plant for the Aznalcóllar mine in Seville
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Photo: Signing of the contract between Lucas Díaz (right), director of Aqualia Spain, and Antonio Barranco, director of Technical Coordination for the Mina Los Frailes project.
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Aqualia and Minera Los Frailes, the holder of the rights to the Aznalcóllar mine (Seville), have signed a contract to build the water treatment plant (WTP) for the mining complex. The signing took place at the mining company’s premises in the Seville town. The contract, awarded to Aqualia Industrial following a tender process involving seven international companies, is worth 60.5 million euros. The project will have a completion period of 24 months. The new plant will be a key element in definitively addressing the environmental problems that have been affecting the area around the mine for decades.
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Japan. Tokyo is hosting an international seminar organised by Aqualia on public-private partnerships in water management
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Photo: The seminar brought together international representatives from the water and infrastructure sectors in Tokyo.
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Aqualia has organised a seminar on public-private partnerships in water services in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Japan. At the event, José Enrique Bofill, Aqualia’s Director for Africa and Asia, shared the company’s experience alongside international representatives such as Giorgi Pangani, from the National Energy and Water Regulatory Commission of Georgia; Atter Hannoura, Director of Egypt’s Central PPP Unit; and Miguel Gavinhos, Mayor of Fundão (Portugal), where Aqualia also operates. The event provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and highlight the value of collaboration between public authorities and specialist operators as a means of promoting efficient and sustainable management models. Discussions also centred on the Toyohashi project, through which Aqualia has become the first non-Japanese international operator to secure a contract of this nature in Japan.
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Colombia. Los Guardianes Sostenibles, finalists in the 2026 Andesco Awards for inspiring children to look after water
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Photo: An Aqualia Colombia employee hands out copies of the ‘Sustainable Guardians’ comic to schoolchildren, whilst one of the pupils shows off his costume, inspired by one of the characters in the story.
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Aqualia’s educational work with young people in Colombia has been recognised by the sector. The company has been named a finalist in the first edition of the Andesco Comunica 2026 Award thanks to ‘Sustainable Guardians: The Mystery of the Blue Thread’, an initiative that combines environmental education, children’s literature and digital tools to promote water conservation. Selected from 70 projects, the programme has involved more than 12,200 Colombian schoolchildren since 2022 and has exceeded 30,000 visits to its digital platform, AqualyODS6, this year. The project is also part of the educational initiative Aqualia Educa, which Aqualia runs in various countries to introduce young children to sustainability, the full water cycle and environmental protection. |
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Spain (Castile and León). Piedralaves is making progress in restoring its water supply, which was affected by the summer fire
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Photo: Technology supporting water supply: bathymetric survey using an echo sounder at the Horcajo dam to analyse the sediments generated following the fire and ascertain the actual condition of the reservoir.
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The Aqualia team in Piedralaves (Ávila, Spain) continues to work to gradually restore normality to the water supply, which was affected by ash runoff and the rain that followed the fire which struck the area this summer. Work on the ground has made it possible to commission new water intake points, repair damaged infrastructure and implement emergency measures to stabilise the supply and ensure access to water for all residents. In addition to these measures, a bathymetric survey of the Horcajo dam has been carried out; this study provides information on actual water reserves and assesses the impact of sediment accumulated following the fire and subsequent rainfall. The team’s work builds on the efforts made months ago, when it worked, in coordination with the emergency services, to protect the facilities and safeguard both the continuity of the water supply and the quality of the water supplied to the population.
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Spain (Balearic Islands). Ibiza is set to modernise its water services with new technologies and investment over the next 20 years
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Photo: The Mayor of Ibiza, Rafael Triguero, and the Director of Zone II at Aqualia, Higinio Martínez, during the signing of the new contract for the management of the town’s water supply and sewerage services. In the foreground, Luis López Barberá (left), head of the Balearic Islands Management Unit, and David Bernaus (right), head of the Ibiza Service.
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The city of Ibiza (Balearic Islands, Spain) has once again entrusted Aqualia with the management of drinking water supply and sanitation services for the next 20 years. The new contract will drive a major modernisation of the water infrastructure through investments in digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. Among the most notable measures is the roll-out of remote meter reading for all meters, a technology that will enable real-time monitoring of consumption, early detection of leaks and improved customer service. Furthermore, the project includes new stormwater networks, a hydrogeological plan and the creation of a technology centre with an advanced control centre and an environmental education centre to promote public awareness and education. The service will also be bolstered by new specialised vehicles and equipment, including state-of-the-art robotic cameras for inspecting underground networks, thereby consolidating a more efficient and innovative management model.
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Meanwhile, also in Ibiza, Aqualia has been awarded the contract to build the temporary wastewater treatment plant at Portinatx, a key piece of infrastructure for improving the treatment of wastewater in this tourist resort whilst the future permanent plant is being developed. The facility, with a capacity to meet the needs of up to 5,000 population equivalents, will help to put an end to the problems caused by an obsolete treatment plant (pictured) and protect the environment. |
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Who’s who?
Tasi Asatiani, Head of Investments for Strategic Projects and M&A in Asia and Africa.
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From Georgia to Madrid, and from Anastasia to Tasi, as many of her colleagues know her. In this interview, we discover the story of a professional who is involved in some of Aqualia’s strategic projects in Asia and Africa, whilst juggling her work with an MBA. Furthermore, she has just been included by Forbes Georgia on its list of the most promising young people under 30. A conversation about learning, international outlook and professional development.
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Sustainability Report 2025
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♻️⚡ 21 October, World Energy Saving Day
What is Aqualia doing to help save energy?
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Thanks to the efforts of all the teams, Aqualia continues to move towards a more innovative and sustainable model, through its commitment to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
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Spain (Valencian Community). The customer service office in Els Poblets, Alicante, has been severely affected by the DANA Adam
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Photo: The state of the Els Poblets customer service office following the damage caused by DANA Adam and the restoration work being carried out by our staff to return things to normal.
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It is when water ceases to be a utility and becomes an emergency that the work of those who are there to help takes on the greatest value. The Adam cold drop has caused the River Girona to burst its banks and led to severe flooding in Els Poblets (Valencian Community, Alicante), causing significant damage to the municipality’s customer service office. At this difficult time, we wish to express our full support and appreciation to our colleagues who have been working on the ground to assess the situation and help restore normality. Their commitment, professionalism and resilience have been an example to us all.
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Czech Republic. SmVaK takes part in the debate on innovation, competitiveness and water security in the country’s water sector
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Photo: The event brought together representatives from business and institutions to discuss the challenges of competitiveness, innovation and infrastructure.
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SmVaK Ostrava took part as a partner in the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic, one of the main forums for dialogue between businesses, public authorities and European institutions. During the meeting, key issues for the competitiveness of the Czech and European economies were discussed, such as innovation, investment, energy and infrastructure development. Anatol Pšenička, CEO of SmVaK, highlighted the importance of being part of these forums for reflection on the country’s economic future and emphasised the role of energy efficiency, new technologies and innovation in the sustainable development of the water sector. The debate also highlighted the need to have sufficient water resources and to ensure the reliability of supply in a context characterised by low rainfall.
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Spain (Andalusia). Lucas Díaz receives an Honourable Mention for his Career in Senior Management at the PYMES Magazine Awards
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Photo: Lucas Díaz, Aqualia’s Director for Spain, receives the Honourable Mention for Lifetime Achievement in Senior Management at the fourth edition of the PYMES Magazine Awards, held in Seville, Spain.
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Our Director for Spain, Lucas Díaz, has been awarded the Honourable Mention for Lifetime Achievement in Senior Management at the 4th edition of the PYMES Magazine Awards, held in Seville. This recognition highlights a solid professional career characterised by team leadership, strategic vision and his contribution to business development, as well as his role at the helm of Aqualia in Spain. The award recognises not only a successful career, but also a leadership style based on commitment, excellence and the creation of value for people and communities.
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✨ Discover the new corporate templates
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Discover the new version of the corporate presentation, as well as the PowerPoint and Word templates, which have been updated to make it easier to create documents and presentations in line with Aqualia’s visual identity. You can download them from the Aqualia Brand section, where you’ll also find other useful resources, such as corporate logos and guidelines for their correct use on vehicles, signage, printed documents and other communication media.
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Spain (Castile-La Mancha). Safety is key in maintenance work on the Valdepeñas supply network
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Photo: (1) Implementation of protective measures during work on the water supply network. (2) Risk control and decontamination process for workers and equipment. (3) Organisation of the work and explanation of the Health and Safety protocol prior to the operation. (4) Preparation of the hygiene equipment used for environmental asbestos monitoring during the operation.
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Repairing a fault or upgrading a section of the network may seem like routine tasks, but behind some of this work lies a complex preventive organisation that forms part of our teams’ day-to-day work. This is the case with a scheduled operation carried out on the water supply network in Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real), where the specific procedure for work on fibre-cement pipes was followed. From planning the work and signposting the area to the use of protective equipment, decontamination and environmental monitoring, all the planned measures were carried out as normal, demonstrating how safety is fully integrated into day-to-day operations. During the works, service managers and Health and Safety technicians verified on site that the protocols were being correctly followed and carried out measurements to ensure the highest standards of protection.
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Georgia. GWP takes part in a workshop on strategic development in the water sector organised by the World Bank
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Photo: Participants in the strategic dialogue organised by the World Bank to address investment, efficiency and sustainability in Georgia’s water and sanitation sector.
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José Miguel Santos, CEO of GGU and Georgian Water & Power (GWP), took part alongside other company representatives in the workshop on the strategic development of the water and sanitation sector in Georgia, organised by the World Bank in Tbilisi. The event brought together experts and institutions to analyse how to optimise investment in water supply and sanitation, improve financial sustainability and increase the efficiency of water systems. Topics such as wastewater management, energy efficiency, asset management and opportunities for innovative financing to promote more sustainable water infrastructure were also discussed.
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Czech Republic. Lthe company’s international perspective on the future of water management, at Climate Energy 2026 in Prague
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Photo: Radka Matová, Innovation Specialist at SmVaK, and Víctor Monsalvo, Director of Innovation at Aqualia, at Climate Energy 2026.
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Aqualia, through its Czech subsidiary SmVaK, has shared its vision on the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the water sector at Climate Energy 2026, one of the leading forums for debate on sustainability, innovation and the energy transition, held in Prague. During the event, Víctor Monsalvo, Aqualia’s Director of Innovation, discussed the trends and needs that will shape the sector’s development, whilst Radka Matová, an innovation specialist at SmVaK, presented various R&D initiatives being driven forward in the Czech Republic to strengthen the sustainability, operational efficiency and resilience of water services.
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Spain (Madrid). Public-private partnerships take centre stage in the AEDyR debate on the financing of water in the future
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Photo: Mariano Blanco (third from the left), Director of Studies at Aqualia, during his participation in the round-table discussion on public-private partnerships, alongside representatives from Almar Water Solutions, GS Inima Environment and Acciona.
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Public-private partnerships as a means of attracting investment, speeding up the delivery of infrastructure and ensuring high-quality services in the long term were the focus of Mariano Blanco’s contribution – Director of Research at Aqualia – at the technical conference
Financing the Water of the Future, organised by AEDyR. During the round-table discussion on models of cooperation between public authorities and companies, he shared the company’s international experience in the development and management of concession projects, highlighting how this collaboration enables investment to be mobilised, resources to be optimised and responses to be provided to the present and future challenges facing the water sector.
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Italy (Sicily). Caltaqua is strengthening its ties with its customers through digitalisation with a new app and virtual office
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Caltaqua, Aqualia’s Italian subsidiary, based in Caltanissetta (Sicily), has taken a further step in its digital transformation process with the launch of a new mobile app and a virtual office that will enable users to access the main water cycle services quickly and easily without having to travel. Through these tools, customers will be able to view bills and consumption figures, submit meter readings, make payments, receive notifications and manage their administrative procedures more efficiently. This initiative forms part of the company’s innovation strategy, which continues to prioritise digitalisation to improve service efficiency and strengthen its relationship with customers.
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Spain (Madrid). Industry 5.0 gathers at IFEMA to discuss artificial intelligence, automation and digital twins
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Photo: Renzo Lovon (third from the left) took part, alongside representatives from Navantia, Moeve, Gestamp and Siemens, in a discussion on predictive maintenance, hyper-automation, AI and digital twins to drive a more efficient and sustainable industry.
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Renzo Lovon, Global Director of Operations & Data Analytics & AI – IT, took part in the 14th edition of the Smart Energy Congress, held at IFEMA (Madrid), specifically in a round-table discussion focusing on the challenges and opportunities of Industry 5.0. During this event, in which he shared the stage with representatives from major industrial companies, participants reflected on how technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins can add value when they lead to concrete improvements in decision-making and operations. By way of example, he highlighted Aqualia’s evolution towards more predictive, intelligent and efficient water management through platforms such as Aqualia Live, which enable the optimisation of resource use, improved operational management and progress towards a more sustainable service.
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Portugal (Lisbon). Innovation and collaboration to improve water management in rural areas of southern Europe
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Photo (from left to right): Daniela Pereira, David Figueiredo and Leonor Pinheiro, from the Research, Development and Innovation Department of Águas do Tejo Atlântico (AdTA), a subsidiary of Aqualia, at the Aqualia information stand during the 10th edition of Caminho da Inovação, held in Lisbon (Portugal).
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Innovation and adaptation to climate change to tackle water challenges in rural areas was one of the key themes of the 10th edition of ‘Caminho da Inovação’, held in Lisbon (Portugal). During the event, progress was reported on GestEAUr – Interreg Sudoe, a European project in which Aqualia is participating and which aims to improve the management and quality of water resources in the face of the effects of climate change. The initiative includes pilot projects in Spain and Portugal focusing on technologies such as wastewater reuse, reverse osmosis and constructed wetlands, which aim to promote more sustainable and resilient water management models, encouraging the efficient use of water resources and strengthening the capacity of rural communities to tackle future challenges.& nbsp;
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Georgia. Science and educational games to help conserve water
Georgian Water and Power (GWP) took part in the science picnic at Ilia State University, an initiative that has helped to bring science and water management closer to the public in a practical and participatory way. During the event, the GWP laboratory team presented interactive experiments to explain the various stages of the water abstraction and treatment process, as well as the controls that ensure its quality. Attendees also discovered the educational games from the ‘Every Drop Counts’ campaign, designed to promote responsible water use in a fun and accessible way.
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Czech Republic. Hiking and solidarity in the Beskydy Mountains
144 employees and family members of SmVaK Ostrava took part in the traditional hiking trail through the Beskydy Mountains, a day that combined physical activity, socialising and social commitment. The initiative offered participants the opportunity to enjoy the countryside, whilst also serving to raise funds in support of Ondra Kanovský, a young man who has been living with health problems since childhood. This initiative has once again highlighted the spirit of solidarity amongst the SmVaK teams and their commitment to activities that help improve people’s lives and strengthen ties with the community.
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How a single line can transform a landscape
Every year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the Natural History Museum in London, reminds us of the vital role that water plays in ecosystems across the globe. Rivers, oceans, lakes, marshes and wetlands feature prominently in many of the award-winning images, to the extent that the competition has a specific category dedicated to the latter. This image, captured by the Colombian photographer Alex Visbal in Utah, USA, shows how a single piece of infrastructure can completely transform a wetland. A striking example of the impact that human activity can have on aquatic ecosystems.
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