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Water distributors — Companies in water distribution in German-speaking Switzerland

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Water distributors — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 360 active companies in water distribution. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 4.3%, with 74 new companies registered, and 59 companies liquidated.

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  • 74 new companies
  • 59 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Water distributors — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Water distributors in German-speaking Switzerland.

Water distributors — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 74 companies in water distribution have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Water distributors: Canton of Bern (88), Canton of Lucern (73), and Canton of Zurich (43). Companies in water distribution are the 118th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 74 new companies
  • 360 active companies
  • ** year to date

Water distributors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in water distribution were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 8 new companies
  • 5 liquidated companies
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Water distributors — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Water distributors in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 63% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 34% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

Water distributors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 360 companies in water distribution, most are active in Water collection, treatment and supply (360). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Water distributors
Nb of legal entities
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Water collection, treatment and supply
360

Companies in water distribution in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (70%), followed by "Limited" (21%) and "Limited Liability Company" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 70% Other
  • 21% Limited
  • 7% Limited Liability Company
  • 2% Sole proprietorship

Water distributors — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6275 Ballwil
26/02/2026
8570 Weinfelden
06/02/2026
7320 Sargans
03/02/2026
6300 Zug
19/12/2025
4802 Strengelbach
28/11/2025
4802 Strengelbach
28/11/2025
8507 Hörhausen
17/11/2025
8913 Ottenbach
31/07/2025
1700 Fribourg
14/07/2025

Water distributors — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8932 Mettmenstetten
27/05/2026
3555 Trubschachen
17/02/2026
8354 Hofstetten ZH
10/02/2026
6030 Ebikon
08/12/2025
8810 Horgen
09/09/2024

Water distributors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 14 companies in water distribution have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
10/07/2026
Other change
09/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of domicile
06/07/2026
Other change
01/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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