Core Entity Brief
| Entity | WODYPOLSKIE-AS Panstwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie |
|---|---|
| Public role | Monitoring AS211354 is important because water management is critical national infrastructure. Any internet-facing asset controlled by this authority could become a point of digital dependency or disruption. The ASN's existence signals that the authority may plan future internet connectivity for operational networks, and its activation would immediately raise the stakes for cybersecurity and national infrastructure resilience. |
| Region | Poland |
| Category | Digital infrastructure institution |
| Primary domain | Infrastructure |
| Signal focus | Institution Type |
| Time horizon | Quarter (30-120d) |
| Impact | Medium |
| Confidence | 0.70 |
| Evidence coverage | 5 public source references |
| Related coverage | Profile anchor article |
| Website | Public evidence pending |
| Last update | Jun 02, 2026 |
Państwowe Gospodarstwo Wodne Wody Polskie (State Water Holding Polish Waters) is a Polish public-sector institution responsible for water management, established by the 2018 Water Law Act.
What It Does
- Public mandate: The institution is a state legal person created to perform public tasks in water management, including flood protection, water supply, and waterway maintenance. It is funded by the state budget and water-use fees.
- Revenue model: As a public entity, it does not operate for profit; revenue comes from government allocations and charges for water services.
Operating Snapshot
- Organisational identity: Established on 1 January 2018, with headquarters in Warsaw, Poland. It operates through regional water management boards (PGW WP).
- ASN routing status: AS211354 is registered to the institution but has no active prefixes. This suggests the ASN is held in reserve or for future use.
Control Surface
- Registry entry: The AS211354 object in the RIPE NCC database, including its maintainer and authentication, is a direct control point.
- Web presence: Official websites (www.gov.pl/web/wody-polskie-en, www.wody.gov.pl) provide public information and contact points; any compromise could affect public trust.
Watchpoints
- ASN activity: Announcement of prefixes, establishment of BGP sessions, or changes in the ASN's routing policy would indicate an operational shift.
- Official IT strategy: Publication of digital transformation plans or cybersecurity exercises involving the water authority could reveal dependencies on the ASN.
- Registry integrity: Unauthorized changes to the ASN registration could disrupt or hijack the number resource.

