What Aqua Data does

Aqua Data Inc. is a privately held Canadian engineering and software company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, with a regional office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (operating as Aqua Data Atlantic / Scotia Tech Fluid Services Ltd). The company specializes in the diagnosis, condition assessment, and preventive maintenance of drinking water distribution and sewer networks, serving Canadian municipalities across Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and the Ottawa region. Aqua Data self-describes as a North American leader in water and sewer network assessment.

The company's core technology is aquaGEO™ (formerly Aqua Cad® Suite), a proprietary modular asset management software platform in continuous development since 1987. aquaGEO is available as a standalone application or as a native extension inside ESRI ArcGIS (Aqua Data holds ESRI Bronze Partner status) and synchronizes bidirectionally with commercial GIS platforms (ArcGIS, MapInfo, Géomédia, Microstation, Autodesk Map, Oracle, SQL Server). Supporting technologies include FMS (Field Management System) mobile apps for field data collection, hydraulic modeling modules, CCTV/sewer inspection (Aqua Zoom), Hazen-Williams coefficient measurement, NFPA 291 fire flow testing, and the Direxyon integrated decision-support system for financial analysis and risk management.

Aqua Data generates revenue through three streams: (1) perpetual licensing of the aquaGEO software platform and its modules; (2) professional engineering services including network evaluation, hydraulic modeling, master planning, intervention planning, water conservation strategy (SQEEP), municipal asset management plans (PGA-Eau), CCTV inspection analysis with NASSCO-CERIU PACP/MACP database creation, and geomatics/GIS data services; and (3) hardware distribution of Siemens MAG 8000 flowmeters, vonRoll hydro leak detection products, and Envirosight sewer inspection equipment under authorized reseller agreements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company goes to market through direct sales (with named representatives Olivier Montulet in Quebec and Tom Cameron in Atlantic Canada) and channel partnerships, targeting municipal water and sewer utilities, engineering consulting firms, and geomatics professionals.

Name

Aqua Data

Legal name

Aqua Data Inc.

Website

https://aquadata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aqua Data is a privately held Canadian engineering and software firm, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Quebec, that provides aquaGEO™ asset management software, engineering diagnostic services, and complementary hardware distribution (Siemens, vonRoll, Envirosight) to municipal water and sewer utilities across Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and Ottawa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Sewer Infrastructure Asset Management Software

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Management, LIMS & Compliance Software (ELN, eDMS, reporting automation) (EUANAJAE), Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Water asset management software
• Sewer network diagnosis
• Hydraulic modeling software
• Leak detection equipment
• Municipal infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pincourt

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering services (diagnostic, evaluation, recommendations): Professional services including water and sewer network evaluation and database preparation, hydraulic modeling and calibration, master planning, intervention plans for water mains/sewers/roadways, unidirectional flushing program design and training, water conservation strategy (SQEEP) per MAMH requirements, municipal asset management plans (PGA-Eau) per MAMH tools, IPWEA-based asset management plans, CCTV inspection analysis with NASSCO-CERIU PACP/MACP database creation, and data conversion services. Billable engagements typically scoped per project.
2. aquaGEO™ software licensing and modules: Licensing of the proprietary aquaGEO (formerly Aqua Cad® Suite) modular software platform, including Hydraulic Group modules, Unidirectional Flushing module, Water Management Group, Sewer Management Group, Intervention Plan Group, Graphical Interface & Synchronization module, and FMS field data collection applications. Software is sold as a perpetual license (with the option of standalone deployment or as an ArcGIS extension) plus associated services.
3. Training services: Training programs covering hydraulic analyses of water networks and the use of aquaGEO software modules.
4. Hardware distribution (Siemens MAG 8000 flowmeters): Resale of Siemens MAG 8000 electromagnetic flowmeters for potable water metering to municipalities. Under a partnership agreement, Aqua Data commercializes the products with full technical support and the manufacturer's legal warranty. (Franklin Empire is the exclusive Siemens distributor; Aqua Data resells under partnership.)
5. Hardware distribution (vonRoll hydro leak detection products): Resale across Canada of vonRoll hydro specialized leak detection products (LOG3000BT, ORTOMAT, TERRALOG, GASENA, LEAKPEN) to limit water loss in drinking water distribution networks. Includes related environmental network analysis services.
6. Hardware distribution (Envirosight sewer inspection equipment): Proud distributor of Envirosight robust and advanced inspection technologies (inspection robots and cameras) for wastewater and stormwater pipes in Québec, Atlantic, and Ottawa regions.
7. Geomatics services and cloud-based data diffusion: Import/structuring of GIS data into aquaGEO, export to commercial GIS formats, data conversion, GPS-based network plans, TQC automation, validation, and cloud-based diffusion of network plans and databases to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aqua Data sells and licenses the proprietary aquaGEO™ software platform and provides complementary engineering services for the diagnosis, condition assessment, hydraulic modeling, and preventive maintenance of municipal water distribution and sewer networks. The company also distributes third-party hardware (Siemens MAG 8000 flowmeters, vonRoll hydro leak detection products, and Envirosight inspection robots/cameras) to Canadian municipalities and engineering firms. Software is sold as a perpetual license (standalone or as an ESRI ArcGIS extension) with associated implementation, geomatics, training, and water/sewer network evaluation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aquaGEO (and FMS applications): Aqua Data's proprietary software platform (formerly Aqua Cad® Suite) dedicated to the diagnosis, analysis, and asset management of drinking water, sewer, and road infrastructure. Available as a standalone platform or as an extension in ArcGIS.

Products and services

• aquaGEO™ Software Platform Modular asset management software for diagnosis, analysis, and management of water, sewer, and roadway networks. Available as a standalone platform or as a native extension inside ESRI ArcGIS. Modules include graphical interface & synchronization, water hydraulic group (static/dynamic balancing, chlorine degradation, residence time, fire protection), unidirectional flushing, water management (hydrants, valves, mains, meters), sewer management (manholes and mains), and intervention planning. Sold under perpetual license to municipalities, engineering consulting firms, and geomatics professionals.
• FMS (Field Management System) Applications Mobile field data collection tools for hydrants, valves, unidirectional flushing programs, breaks and leaks data, and sewer cleaning. Includes cloud-based web diffusion service providing access to thematic maps, work-in-progress visualization, electronic plan generation, and daily/weekly reports for municipal field crews.
• Direxyon Integrated Decision-Support and Financial Analysis System Decision-support system providing financial analysis (intervention option evaluation across asset life cycle, financial needs assessment based on service levels), risk management (probability of meeting financial and service-level objectives), and integrated intervention planning with decision trees by infrastructure family. Sold as part of the aquaGEO platform to municipalities.
• Water and Sewer Network Engineering Services Professional engineering services for municipalities including water and sewer network evaluation and database preparation, hydraulic modeling and calibration, master planning, intervention plans for water mains/sewers/roadways, unidirectional flushing program design and training, water conservation strategy (SQEEP) per MAMH requirements, municipal asset management plans (PGA-Eau) per MAMH tools, IPWEA-based asset management plans, CCTV inspection analysis with NASSCO-CERIU PACP/MACP database creation, and data conversion services. Billable on a per-project basis.
• Geomatics Services and Data Engineering Import and structuring of GIS data into aquaGEO, export to commercial GIS formats, data conversion, GPS-based network plans, TQC automation, validation, and cloud-based diffusion of network plans and databases to clients. Includes synchronization between aquaGEO and corporate GIS (ArcGIS suite, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Siemens MAG 8000 Electromagnetic Flowmeter Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years of continuous operation since 1987 in the water/sewer asset management vertical.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAqua Data commercializes Siemens MAG 8000 electromagnetic flowmeters for potable water metering in Canada. Under a partnership agreement, Franklin Empire (Siemens' exclusive Canadian distributor) grants Aqua Data the right to commercialize these products. Aqua Data and its clients receive full technical support and benefit from the manufacturer's legal warranty for this product line.
• Franklin EmpirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranklin Empire is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Siemens. Through a partnership agreement, Franklin Empire grants Aqua Data the right to commercialize the Siemens MAG 8000 electromagnetic flowmeter product line, with technical support flowing back to Aqua Data and its municipal clients.
• vonRoll hydrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAqua Data distributes vonRoll hydro's specialized leak detection products across Canada to limit water loss in drinking water distribution networks. The product range includes LOG3000BT, ORTOMAT, TERRALOG, GASENA, and LEAKPEN, supported by vonRoll hydro's 360° innovative solutions and environmental network analysis services.
• EnvirosightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAqua Data is a proud distributor of Envirosight products for the Québec, Atlantic, and Ottawa regions. Envirosight is a leader in robust and advanced inspection technologies for wastewater and stormwater pipes, using inspection robots and cameras to help municipalities and contractors identify defects, manage maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance while reducing the need for confined-space entry.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAqua Data is an ESRI Bronze Partner. The aquaGEO software is available both as a standalone platform and as a native extension inside ESRI ArcGIS, providing tight integration with the dominant municipal GIS platform. Aqua Data's geomatics services also include synchronization between aquaGEO and the ArcGIS suite (Oracle, SQL Server).
• DirexyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAqua Data integrates the Direxyon integrated decision-support and financial analysis system to support municipal asset management. Direxyon provides financial analysis (intervention option evaluation across asset life cycle, financial needs assessment against desired service levels), risk management (probability of meeting financial and service-level objectives), and integrated intervention planning (service-level impact, budget impact, integrated decision trees by infrastructure family).
• Scotia Tech Fluid Services Ltd (Aqua Data Atlantic)coreOthersScotia Tech Fluid Services Ltd operates as the Atlantic regional arm of Aqua Data ('Aqua Data Atlantic'), serving eastern Québec and the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador). The Atlantic office provides additional services including fire hydrant and valve inspection, unidirectional flushing program execution, and multi-year maintenance programs. President and Director of Operations: Tom Cameron.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Itron: Smart water metering, AMI, and analytics for municipal utilities. Adjacent to Aqua Data's Siemens MAG 8000 flowmeter distribution line and increasingly overlapping with municipal water data analytics use cases.
• Esri: Dominant municipal GIS platform provider and Aqua Data's technology partner. Competes indirectly through ArcGIS Utility Network, which embeds native asset management capabilities that overlap with parts of aquaGEO, particularly for municipalities standardized on ArcGIS.
• Bentley Systems: Infrastructure engineering software provider whose OpenFlows / WaterGEMS / SewerGEMS products cover hydraulic modeling and asset management for water and sewer networks. A much larger, broadly diversified incumbent in the same municipal engineering software category as aquaGEO.
• Innovyze (Autodesk): Water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and asset management software (acquired by Autodesk in 2021), competing with aquaGEO's hydraulic and sewer management modules. Autodesk brings significantly greater R&D, sales reach, and cloud delivery capability.
• Tyler Technologies: Large municipal software suite including utility billing, ERP, and asset management modules sold to the same Canadian and US municipal customer base. Provides broad competitive overlap as municipalities standardize on a single vendor suite.

Direct peers

• Cityworks: GIS-centric municipal infrastructure asset management platform (owned by Trimble), competing head-to-head with aquaGEO for municipal water, sewer, and roadway asset management deployments. Shares Aqua Data's GIS-first, vertical-specialist positioning and municipal customer base.
• Pure Technologies (Xylem): Water and wastewater pipeline condition assessment and leak detection services (part of Xylem since 2018), competing directly with Aqua Data's engineering services, hydraulic modeling, and water-loss reduction offerings.
• Cartegraph: Municipal infrastructure asset management software (also owned by Trimble), targeting the same municipal water/sewer/streets customer base as Aqua Data. Competes on similar workflows — condition assessment, work orders, and lifecycle planning.
• Echologics (Mueller Water Products): Acoustic leak detection and pipe condition assessment for municipal water networks (Mueller Water Products subsidiary). Comparable to Aqua Data's vonRoll hydro-based leak detection and hydraulic evaluation services.

Emerging players

• SewerAI: AI-driven sewer CCTV inspection analysis and PACP-coded defect detection, targeting the same NASSCO-CERIU PACP/MACP workflow Aqua Data delivers today. Represents a software-first, AI-native threat to Aqua Data's manual inspection analysis service line.

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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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