veeettevõtte
Veeettevõte is a term used to describe a company that provides water-related services, typically including the extraction, treatment, and distribution of drinking water as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater. The exact scope varies by country and organization; some entities focus only on drinking water, while others handle both water supply and sewage services, and in some cases separate companies perform each function.
Common activities of a veeettevõte include sourcing water from natural resources, operating water treatment plants, maintaining
Ownership and regulation of veeettevõtted differ widely. They may be municipally owned, state-owned, privately owned, or
In public policy terms, veeettevõtted are considered essential utilities that influence public health, environmental protection, and
Note: The term is used in Estonian-language sources to refer to water utilities; there is no single