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Águas do Douro e Paiva, S.A. is a public water utility company responsible for operating and managing the multi-municipal drinking water supply system for the southern Greater Porto region in northern Portugal, serving around 1.6 million people across 22 municipalities. The company is tasked with the capture, treatment and distribution of safe, high-quality drinking water, operating extensive infrastructure including treatment plants, reservoirs and distribution networks to ensure reliable service 24/7 throughout its service area.

Águas do Douro e Paiva integrates sustainability into its core operations by striving to deliver water efficiently and responsibly while minimizing environmental impact. The company is committed to environmental stewardship through initiatives such as energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects, including the deployment of solar photovoltaic systems to reduce energy consumption and emissions. It also engages in collaborative sustainability partnerships and circular economy projects — for example transforming water treatment sludge into reused materials — and works with municipalities and research partners on climate-aware water management strategies.

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