La European Investment Bank (Bei) has approved a total financing of 450 million of euros destined for That to support the modernization plan of water infrastructure in LazioThe first tranche, worth €200 million, was signed on Monday, July 27, in Rome and will enable the investments planned between 2027 and 2030.
The resources will be used for interventions on water distribution networks and purification plants, with the aim of reducing water losses, strengthening existing infrastructure, accelerating the digitalization of management systems, and developing solutions for wastewater reuse. The program also includes strengthening interconnections between networks, with the aim of making the service more efficient and resilient to the effects of climate change.
A relationship that has lasted for over twenty years
The one signed today is the seventeenth agreement between the EIB and the Acea Group since 1999With this operation, the overall value of the financing granted by the European bank to the multi-utility company rises to about 2,6 billion of euros, confirming a consolidated collaboration in the water infrastructure sector.
The operation is part of the EIB's broader commitment to supporting the Italian water sector. In 2025, the bank has allocated €837 million to water utilities, also financing projects by MM, Smat, Gruppo Cap, BrianzAcque, Acqua Novara.Vco, Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica, and Viveracqua's sixth Hydrobond issuance.
Comments
"The EIB plays a central role in supporting investments in the water sector in Italy, where significant modernization and long-term financing needs persist. With €837 million, Italy was the largest beneficiary of EIB investments in this sector in 2025, helping to ensure drinking water for 3,4 million people, improved sanitation for 4,7 million, and reduced flood risk for nearly 4 million people. This intervention accelerates the implementation of investment programs and strengthens infrastructure resilience," he stated. Jasmine Villiotti, Vice President of the EIB.
"This agreement with the EIB supports a strategic investment program to modernize the region's water infrastructure. The resources will accelerate work on networks and facilities, improving service efficiency and system resilience. The renewed collaboration with the European Investment Bank demonstrates a relationship of trust built over time and a shared commitment to supporting the transition to increasingly innovative and sustainable infrastructure capable of responding to the challenges posed by climate change and the growing protection of water resources," stated Pier Francesco Ragni, co-general manager of Acea.
The objectives of the plan
According to the EIB, the investments in the water sector They represent one of the tools for improving service quality and making infrastructure more efficient. In 2025, the bank's financing in Italy helped support projects aimed at ensuring drinking water for 3,4 million people, improving sanitation for 4,7 million citizens, and reducing flood risk for nearly 4 million people.
With the new agreement, Acea will be able to start the program of investments planned for the four-year period 2027-2030, focusing on the renewal of networks, the modernization of purification plants and technological innovation in water resource management.
