What we do: taking action for water, at every level
Water is a daily priority, and our teams support communities at every stage of the water cycle.
Serving communities on behalf of local authorities
As delegated operator, Saur manages the full lifecycle of public water and sanitation services, combining operational excellence and local responsiveness.
We take care of:
- Capturing, treating, and distributing drinking water
- Collecting and treating wastewater and stormwater
- Maintaining and upgrading distribution networks
- Monitoring water quality in real time
- Supporting communities and customers locally
- Responding 24/7 to emergencies (leaks, pollution, etc.)
Supporting industries with complex water needs
Saur provides high-performance, tailored water solutions for industrial clients aiming to reduce consumption, reuse water, and meet regulatory and environmental targets.
We deliver:
- Treatment of industrial wastewater and process water
- Reuse systems and zero liquid discharge (ZLD)
- Biogas and nutrient recovery
- Facility design, operation, and maintenance
- Optimization of water and energy use
We serve sectors such as food and beverage, pharma, energy, and care industries.
Designing and building sustainable water infrastructure
Saur designs, builds and rehabilitates essential infrastructure to support efficient, long-term water management — for both public services and industrial clients.
Our expertise covers:
- Drinking water and wastewater networks
- Pumping, treatment, and regulation facilities
- Rehabilitation of aging assets
- Nature-based and low-carbon engineering solutions
Each project is tailored to its specific context — urban or rural, in France and internationally — and leverages advanced tools such as BIM, digital twins, and eco-friendly materials.
Our goal: combine technical performance with environmental responsibility, in every territory we serve.
Field expertise through specialized services
Beyond core operations, Saur offers a portfolio of specialized field services that enhance water cycle performance and resilience — across both public and private sectors.
We provide:
- Network hydrocleaning and basin desludging
- Mobile sludge dewatering and treatment
- Organic waste composting and reuse
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Greywater reuse solutions for buildings
- Emergency and on-demand technical interventions
Our mobile expert teams operate independently or in support of local operations, ensuring agility, rapid response and technical excellence.
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An international presence, with local roots
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Innovation: because every drop matters
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A mission grounded in environmental impact
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People at the heart of what we do
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