Drinking water supply
A vital resource, water is now at the heart of climate and territorial challenges. Droughts, floods, depletion of groundwater… In response to these phenomena, Colas acts to preserve this essential resource and protect residents. Let’s act on the water cycle to preserve life!
Comprehensive expertise for water distribution
Colas supports project owners from the earliest stages, from study to commissioning. Each site is designed with a focus on performance, durability and sanitary safety.
Hydraulic studies and design
Colas teams carry out diagnostics, surveys and hydraulic modeling to size networks, anticipate pressures and ensure service continuity.
This design phase is based on a deep understanding of soils, usage patterns and local constraints.
Installation and connection of drinking water networks
The construction of networks uses appropriate techniques: open trench, jacking or directional drilling depending on urban or rural contexts. Connections, distribution equipment and quality tests are carried out with strict standards.
Each site is planned to minimize disruptions and ensure material traceability.
Pumping and storage facilities
Pumping stations, booster systems, reservoirs… Colas designs and installs the essential equipment for network regulation.
The integration of remote monitoring and automation solutions ensures service continuity and optimizes energy consumption.
Colas, a partner for territories
for sustainable water management
Efficient, durable and responsible networks
Colas implements a comprehensive performance approach: water quality, service continuity, energy efficiency and infrastructure modernization.
Maintenance and quality monitoring
Flushing, pressure tests, leak checks and preventive maintenance are part of the standard procedures.
Teams respond quickly in case of incidents to ensure water distribution and sanitary quality.
Network optimization and renewal
Using digital tools and data monitoring, Colas helps communities identify losses, reduce leaks and plan targeted pipe replacement.
These interventions improve efficiency, lower consumption and strengthen the resilience of territories against climate change.
Frequently asked questions
It is the set of structures and pipelines that capture, transport, store and distribute water made safe for drinking to users (communities, individuals, industries).
Water is transported from production or intake points to reservoirs; pumping stations maintain pressure and service continuity. Main and secondary pipelines then distribute the water to users’ connections and meters.
Studies and modeling → selection of materials and methods → construction (installation, connections, equipment) → testing, disinfection and commissioning → maintenance and operation.
Depending on the context: HDPE, PVC-U, ductile iron or steel, chosen for mechanical strength, pressure resistance, durability and sanitary quality.
Do you have a drinking water network project?
Let’s talk about it!
Colas supports you at every stage, from design to commissioning, to ensure safe, durable and efficient water distribution.
