Created in 2005, AquaFed is the
International Federation of Private Water Operators.
AquaFed represents more than 400 private water operators and partner organizations providing water and sanitation services in more than 40 countries worldwide. ​​
OUR MISSIONS
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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Private operators have a wide range of innovative solutions and public-private partnerships are an option for public authorities to improve water and wastewater services.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA 2030
How private water operators and our partners contribute to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and help mitigate and adapt to climate change.
HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER AND SANITATION
The human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and our members' solutions for achieving these rights so no one is left behind.
COLLABORATION
A platform for all partners to collaborate to improve the water sector and solve issues together by sharing and learning from each other.
JOIN AQUAFED
By joining AquaFed, you will be part of a global federation of organizations with extensive national and international networks. You will have a collective and collaborative voice to UN organizations, national governments, banks and other donors and investors, and intra-national bodies like the World Water Council and the Sanitation and Water for All Partnership.
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We have two types of College Memberships:
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The first one for companies of all sizes, working both locally and internationally. These companies operate through PPP contracts or licenses to supply drinking water and provide sanitation services to the public and commercial and industrial users. They work in urban, peri-urban and rural settings around the world.
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The second one for any organization that wants to work with us and collaborate on projects - for example, engineering companies, investors, donors, civil society groups, regulators, and academics. All organizations and individuals are welcome to join AquaFed.