Annual Report 2023 published
29. 4. 2024

Annual Report 2023 published

Ostrava, 29. dubna 2024. Společnost SmVaK Ostrava zveřejnila výroční zprávu za rok 2023, která komplexně popisuje činnost a fungování společnosti v daném období. Společnost vyrobila 56 595 000 metrů krychlových pitné vody, což představuje meziroční pokles o 179 tisíc metrů krychlových. Pokles zaznamenala spotřeba domácností a ostatních odběratelů, na druhé...

SmVaK Ostrava’s water meter readings modified
17. 3. 2020

SmVaK Ostrava’s water meter readings modified

VodoTech, the company reading water meters for the customers of SmVaK Ostrava, changes its preferred method of water consumption checks in connection to the current situation Ostrava, 17 March 2020 – VodoTech is physically reading water meters with their online terminals for Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava mostly in the...

Client centres and sales points of SmVaK Ostrava closed until further notice
16. 3. 2020

Client centres and sales points of SmVaK Ostrava closed until further notice

Our customers may use the staffed-up call centres, use special applications at www.smvak.cz or contact the water company by e-mail Ostrava, 16 March 2020 – On preventive grounds, Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava decided to restrict personal contacts of its employees with the general public as of 17 March. This...

SmVaK Ostrava: Water from mountains as a source of clean power
13. 2. 2020

SmVaK Ostrava: Water from mountains as a source of clean power

Seven small hydroelectric power plants located in the premises of water treatment plants and water tank reservoirs produced 3.98 GWh of power in 2019 representing 107 % of the total power consumption at the respective locations.   Ostrava, 13 February 2020 –The largest water treatment plant in the Moravian-Silesian Region...

More than CZK 683 million in the 2020 capex plan. Water tariff remains below the countrywide average price
26. 11. 2019

More than CZK 683 million in the 2020 capex plan. Water tariff remains below the countrywide average price

Water tariff and sewage charge will grow by 4.91 % next year equalling CZK 89.26 Ostrava, 26 November 2019 – Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava has the highest sustaining and development capex budget in its history for 2020 with another CZK 205 million spent on repair and maintenance projects. The...

Home owners, companies and municipalities acknowledge the quality and reliability of drinking water supplies from SmVaK Ostrava
25. 11. 2019

Home owners, companies and municipalities acknowledge the quality and reliability of drinking water supplies from SmVaK Ostrava

Almost 91 % of home owners acknowledge the activities of SmVaK Ostrava, 92 % of respondents speak highly of drinking water quality   Ostrava, 6 December 2019 – A positive perception of SmVaK Ostrava from 95 % of municipality respondents and 92 % of business respondents, who have also spoken...

CZK 888 million to be invested in water infrastructure in 2020
21. 11. 2019

CZK 888 million to be invested in water infrastructure in 2020

In 2020, SmVaK Ostrava plans an investment of CZK 683 million in infrastructure. This amount is unparalleled in the company’s history. Another 205 million is to be spent on repairs and maintenance projects.   Ostrava, 21 November 2019 – Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava has committed to the highest investment...

SmVaK Ostrava prepared a flexible system of waste water disposal for people not connected to the public sewer system
7. 10. 2019

SmVaK Ostrava prepared a flexible system of waste water disposal for people not connected to the public sewer system

Ostrava, 24 October 2019 – Waste waters from households not connected to any public sewer must be disposed of with a proper environmental care strictly respecting all legal regulations. Furthermore, public institutions declare to be stricter when checking law-abidance. SmVaK Ostrava hence prepared a flexible system to provide efficient and...

World Water Day and SmVaK Ostrava: Leaving no one behind thanks to sufficient sources, investments and unique infrastructure
20. 3. 2019

World Water Day and SmVaK Ostrava: Leaving no one behind thanks to sufficient sources, investments and unique infrastructure

SmVaK Ostrava has been fulfilling this-year motto of the World Water Day - Leaving no one behind  - thanks to its responsible approach towards the infrastructure, capacity of central sources that are managed by Povodí Odry and thanks to the unique system of the Ostrava Area Water Network.   Ostrava,...

SmVaK Ostrava will open for visitors its biggest water treatment plant and important wastewater treatment plants
19. 2. 2019

SmVaK Ostrava will open for visitors its biggest water treatment plant and important wastewater treatment plants

On the World Water Day it is possible to visit the water treatment plant in Podhradí near Vítkov and wastewater treatment plants in Frýdek-Místek, Karviná, Havířov and Opava   Ostrava, 19 February 2019. On Saturday, 23 March, Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava will open for visitors the wastewater treatment plants...