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Obras Sanitarias de la Nación

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Argentine drinking water company based in Buenos Aires1

Sanitary Works of the Nation (Spanish: Obras Sanitarias de la Nación, abbreviated OSN) was a state-owned company of Argentina dedicated to supplying the public with running water and sewer services. Established in 1912, the company's operation area included mostly the Buenos Aires Province area.2 It was founded by Roque Sáenz Peña.1 It ceased to exist in 1992.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1912Founded1
  • HeadquartersBuenos Aires1

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Photo: Eduardotomasi dudutomasi;, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Sanitary Works of the Nation (Spanish: Obras Sanitarias de la Nación, abbreviated OSN) was a state-owned company of Argentina dedicated to supplying the public with running water and sewer services. Established in 1912, the company's operation area included mostly the Buenos Aires Province area.2

The story

Founded by Roque Sáenz Peña in 1912.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • drinking water

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Government of Argentina

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Aguas Argentinas S.A.1

Timeline

  1. 1992Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1912Founded Founded1

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