What Epic Cleantec does

Epic Cleantec, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a privately held water technology company that designs, finances, and operates decentralized onsite water recycling systems for the built environment. Its flagship OneWater platform combines membrane bioreactor (MBR) biological treatment with 0.04-micron ultrafiltration membranes, UV disinfection, and chlorine residual to produce recycled water meeting California Title 22 Disinfected Tertiary standards, while simultaneously capturing wastewater heat via double-walled heat exchangers and converting residual biosolids into a branded soil amendment (Epic Soil). The system is offered in four modular configurations spanning 15,000 to 60,000 gallons per day and is complemented by the OneWater Rain rainwater/condensate system, an Eco-Insights cloud SCADA dashboard, and optional financing.

The company sells to commercial real estate developers, property owners, hotels and resorts, corporate campuses, data centers, stadiums, universities, wineries, and community-scale developments. Epic generates revenue through turnkey system sales (design, engineering, permitting, installation), recurring Operations & Maintenance contracts with certified operators, and a Water Treatment & Purchase Agreement in which Epic funds and owns the asset while charging the client only upon commissioning—an arrangement that converts capital projects into multi-year recurring revenue. It also operates a consumer-facing brand extension through Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch craft beers brewed with purified recycled water in partnership with Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. As of the latest disclosures, Epic operates from six U.S. offices, has deployed systems at Salesforce Tower, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, and more than ten other named projects across California, Hawaii, and Florida, and has raised approximately $21.4 million in disclosed funding led by a $12 million Series B in November 2024.

Name

Epic Cleantec

Legal name

Epic Cleantec Inc.

Website

https://epiccleantec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epic Cleantec is a San Francisco-based water technology company founded in 2015 that designs, finances, and operates decentralized onsite water recycling, heat recovery, and soil amendment systems for commercial real estate, hospitality, and institutional buildings across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Water Reuse Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD), Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH), Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Decentralized water treatment
• Onsite wastewater recycling
• Greywater reuse systems
• Membrane bioreactor technology
• Building water reuse

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Water & Sewer Utility Savings (Passed to Clients): Clients benefit from reduced water and sewer costs as Epic's systems replace potable municipal water with recycled water for non-potable uses. The financing model allows Epic to fully own and operate the system while clients receive fixed savings on their water and sewer bills. Payments begin only once the system is fully operational, with fees tied to system performance.
2. Water Reuse System Sales (Design, Engineering, Installation): Epic sells turnkey onsite water recycling systems to real estate developers and building owners, providing end-to-end service including design, engineering, permitting, and installation support. Revenue is earned at project delivery. The company also offers standalone O&M services for existing systems.
3. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing O&M contracts for water reuse systems include regular onsite visits, 24/7 alarm response, preventative maintenance, performance reporting, and regulatory compliance monitoring. Epic provides certified operators for both conventional and high-tech systems (MBR, RO, UV, SCADA-controlled). O&M is bundled with system financing or sold as standalone service.
4. Financing / Water Treatment & Purchase Agreement: Epic funds projects with fixed-cost capital and fully owns and operates the water recycling system under a Water Treatment and Purchase Agreement with the client. No upfront capital costs for clients; fees begin upon system commissioning and are tied to system performance. Clients incur no upfront capital costs and enjoy reduced water and sewer costs.
5. Recycled Water Beers (Shower Hour IPA & Laundry Club Kölsch): Craft beer products (Shower Hour IPA at 6% ABV and Laundry Club Kölsch at 4.6% ABV) brewed with highly purified recycled shower and laundry water in partnership with Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. Sold through major retailers (BevMo!, Total Wine & More, Bianchini's Market) and directly via Devil's Canyon. A $0.50 per 4-pack donation supports Water.org.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Epic Cleantec designs, engineers, installs, finances, and operates turnkey onsite water recycling systems for buildings. Its flagship OneWater system consolidates greywater, blackwater, rainwater, condensate, and foundation drainage into a single skid using membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment, 0.04-micron ultrafiltration, and UV disinfection, producing recycled water meeting California Title 22 Disinfected Tertiary standards, recovered wastewater heat energy, and natural soil amendments. The company also offers the OneWater Rain system, project financing, ongoing operations and maintenance, and consumer-facing recycled water craft beers.

Product overview

Epic Cleantec offers a modular, scalable onsite water recycling platform for the built environment. The core product is the OneWater™ System, which consolidates greywater collection, treatment (via membrane bioreactor technology), and reuse into a single integrated process producing three sustainable outputs: recycled water for non-potable applications, recovered heat energy, and natural soil amendments. The OneWater™ Rain System is a complementary product for rainwater and condensate capture. Additional offerings include Wastewater Heat Recovery modules, Operations & Maintenance services, and innovative project financing options. The company also extends its water reuse technology into consumer products through its Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch beers brewed with purified recycled water, creating a unique market-facing application of its core technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Epic Soil: Natural soil products created from upcycled wastewater organics, serving as soil amendments for landscaping projects, gardens, and parks.

Products and services

• OneWater™ System Modular skid-mounted onsite water recycling system that integrates greywater, blackwater, rainwater, condensate, and foundation drainage into a single treatment train. Uses membrane bioreactor (MBR) biological treatment, 0.04-micron ultrafiltration, UV disinfection, and chlorine dosing to produce Title 22 Disinfected Tertiary Recycled Water. Available in four models (OW-15 to OW-60) processing 15,000 to 60,000 gallons per day. Designed for real estate developers, building owners, hotels, campuses, and other large built-environment customers.
• OneWater™ Rain System Captures and treats rooftop rainwater and HVAC condensate using first-flush diversion, cartridge and sand filtration, and UV disinfection validated to NSF/ANSI-55 Class A at greater than 40 mJ/cm². Produces non-potable water for toilet flushing, irrigation, cooling towers, and clothes washing. Offered in four models from 20 to 80 GPM for commercial and residential buildings.
• Epic Soil

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% reduction in building water demand and utility fees
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Water.orgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 March 2026Epic Cleantec partnered with Water.org, a nonprofit co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, to support global access to safe water and sanitation. From March 22 through December 31, 2026, Epic donates $0.50 to Water.org for every 4-pack of Shower Hour IPA or Laundry Club Kölsch sold. This aligns Epic's consumer products with a recognized global water access organization, enhancing brand credibility and social impact.
• Devil's Canyon Brewing Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Epic Cleantec partnered with Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. in San Carlos, CA to produce Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch — first-of-their-kind craft beers brewed with highly purified recycled shower and laundry water. The water undergoes advanced treatment (filters, biological treatment, membrane filtration, granular activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and disinfection) before brewing. The beers are sold at major retailers across 12 U.S. states and Washington D.C. The partnership serves as both a commercial venture and a consumer-facing initiative to normalize water reuse.
• World Economic Forum / UpLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpic Cleantec was selected by the World Economic Forum's UpLink platform through the Global Freshwater Challenge as one of 10 water-focused entrepreneurs/startups from 227 global submissions to receive funding and support. The selection came with CHF1.75 million in investment from HCL Group to scale innovations addressing the global freshwater crisis. Epic was specifically recognized for its biosensor and chemical-free wastewater treatment solutions.
• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiminorOthersWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) represented Epic Cleantec in its $9.4 million financing deal. WSGR is a leading law firm specializing in serving technology and life sciences companies.
• Stanford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanford University is listed as a partner on Epic Cleantec's website, suggesting collaboration in research, talent development, or academic engagement around water reuse technology and sustainable building practices.
• SalesforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesforce is listed as a client on Epic's website, with Salesforce Tower being a flagship project. Epic operates and maintains the 30,000 GPD blackwater, rainwater, and condensate recovery system at Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, a project that has generated significant industry attention.
• Waldorf Astoria (Hilton)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHilton's Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills property is a flagship client. Epic installed its OneWater system to reuse over 438,000 gallons of water annually for landscaping irrigation. This award-winning hotel represents Epic's entry into luxury hospitality water reuse.
• Imagine H2OminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImagine H2O, a nonprofit accelerator for water technology startups, is listed as a partner. The organization likely provides ecosystem support, mentorship, or market access for Epic's water reuse solutions.
• 50L Home CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner50L Home Coalition, a multi-stakeholder initiative addressing water sustainability in the built environment, is listed as a partner. Epic participates as a technology provider and industry voice in this coalition.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGBC is listed as a partner on Epic's website, with Epic having won awards from USGBC-California. The relationship supports LEED certification projects where Epic's systems are specified and helps advance sustainable building standards.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Cambrian: Cambrian (formerly Cambrian Innovation) builds decentralized wastewater treatment and resource recovery systems with an energy-recovery angle, targeting commercial and industrial sites. Directly comparable to Epic Cleantec on decentralized treatment architecture and built-environment customer base.
• BioMicrobics: BioMicrobics manufactures decentralized wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, and community-scale applications. Comparable to Epic Cleantec in selling packaged on-site treatment units to building developers and small communities.
• Hydraloop: Hydraloop produces decentralized greywater recycling and reuse systems for residential and light-commercial buildings. Overlaps directly with Epic Cleantec's OneWater greywater focus at the building scale.
• Greyter Water Systems: Greyter designs and manufactures greywater reuse systems for multi-family residential and commercial buildings. Closely comparable to Epic Cleantec on building-scale greywater recycling product category and customer segment.
• Aquacycl: Aquacycl develops decentralized wastewater treatment technology (BETT) for industrial and commercial facilities with a focus on resource recovery. Comparable to Epic Cleantec on decentralized architecture and on-site resource recovery economics.
• Fluence Corporation: Fluence builds decentralized water and wastewater treatment packages (including MBR-based systems) for municipal, industrial, and commercial customers globally. Directly comparable technology stack and customer profile to Epic Cleantec.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology leader with a broad portfolio spanning pumps, treatment, and analytics, including decentralized and MBR solutions via legacy brands. Overlaps with Epic Cleantec on advanced wastewater treatment technology but serves a much broader portfolio of customers and use cases.
• Veolia: Veolia is a global environmental services and water utility giant operating municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment infrastructure worldwide. Comparable on advanced treatment and reuse capability but at vastly larger scale and with a centralized utility model.
• Pentair: Pentair manufactures water treatment and flow products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, including filtration and reuse components. Adjacent technology overlap with Epic Cleantec but operating at much broader scope and via a product-led model.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies designs and manufactures water and wastewater treatment products and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable on building-scale water systems but distributed through plumbing and HVAC channels rather than direct enterprise sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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