ClearWater Solutions

Name

ClearWater Solutions

Legal name

ClearWater Solutions

Website

https://clearwatersolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Utility Management

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Stormwater Collection & Conveyance (Inlets, Catch Basins, Pipes, Channels) (EUANAEAA)

Keywords

• Water utility management
• Wastewater operations
• Public works services
• Municipal contract operations
• Capital management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water & Wastewater Contract Operations: CWS provides comprehensive operations and maintenance services for water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, and collection systems under multi-year municipal contracts. Revenue is generated through negotiated service agreements with municipalities and water boards.
2. Public Works Management Services: Contract operations and maintenance services for stormwater maintenance, street repair, signage, parks and grounds upkeep, right of way maintenance, fleet management, and other public works functions under municipal partnerships.
3. Capital Management Solutions: A la carte professional services including maintenance, new construction, plant upgrades, electrical services, flow monitoring/CCTV, right of way clearing, rehab and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Offered to both new and existing clients through project-based or master service agreements.
4. Master Service Agreements: Long-term contractual agreements with pre-negotiated terms including pricing, safety requirements, compliance standards, dispute resolutions, and liability provisions. Allows clients to quickly initiate individual projects without renegotiating key contractual details.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ClearWater Solutions provides contract operations, maintenance, and management services for municipal water, wastewater, and public works systems across the Southeastern United States. Its core offerings include drinking water and wastewater treatment plant operations, distribution and collection system management, and public works services such as stormwater, street, and fleet maintenance. The company also operates an in-house Capital Management Solutions (CMS) division that delivers rehabilitation, construction, and emergency response services for utility infrastructure.

Product overview

ClearWater Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of water, wastewater, and public works services across the Southeastern United States. The core offering is Water & Wastewater Contract Operations providing design, operation, and maintenance for treatment plants, distribution systems, and collections. Public Works Services manage stormwater, streets, and municipal infrastructure. Capital Management Solutions (CMS) Division provides in-house construction and rehab services - the only major utility contract operator in the Southeast offering this capability. Additional services include 24/7 Emergency Response, Strike Team for complex challenges, Smart Water Technologies (remote monitoring, automated controls), and Operator Training Programs. The company employs over 420 water and wastewater professionals serving clients across 8 Southeastern states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Capital Management Solutions (CMS): A division offering in-house rehab and construction services for water and wastewater clients, including maintenance, new construction, plant upgrades, electrical services, flow monitoring/CCTV, right of way clearing, lift station rehab, and emergency responses.

Products and services

• Water & Wastewater Contract Operations Contract operations and maintenance services for drinking water and wastewater systems, including treatment plants, wastewater collections, industrial pre-treatment, water distribution, and meter reading/billing/collections. Sold to municipal governments and water authorities.
• Public Works Services Management of stormwater maintenance, street repair, signage, parks and grounds upkeep, right of way maintenance, fleet management, debris removal, vehicle maintenance, and storm drainage for municipalities.
• Capital Management Solutions (CMS) Division In-house rehabilitation and construction services for water and wastewater clients, unique among major utility contract operators in the Southeast. Includes maintenance, new construction and plant upgrades, electrical services, flow monitoring/CCTV, right of way clearing, lift station rehab and repair, and emergency responses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many clients achieve 100% permit compliance under CWS management
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Redstone Arsenal (U.S. Army)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Strategic partnership with federal government through acquisition and operation of the wastewater system serving Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The system serves 45,000-person workforce and encompasses more than 38,000 acres. Transaction finalized June 15, 2026, after more than a year of planning and federal approvals.
• O&M EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Acquisition of O&M Enterprises, a 40-year-old company based in Holden, Missouri, serving water and wastewater utilities in rural Missouri since 1985. The eight employees joined CWS on March 16, 2026, expanding CWS's presence in Missouri.
• WFX (Water Finance Exchange)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025WFX helps connect CWS clients with grant funding opportunities. CWS works with WFX to help municipalities access resources for infrastructure improvements, such as connecting clients with funding for capital projects.
• Perry County CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership between Perry County Commission and CWS to secure Rural Development grant funding for critical infrastructure. CWS coordinated with the County to install backup generators at water wells and pumping stations serving Perry County, AL residents.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inframark: Inframark is a privately held water and wastewater operations and maintenance company serving municipalities across the U.S. It is the most direct peer to ClearWater Solutions, operating the same contract O&M, public works, and compliance business model at national scale.
• US Water Services: US Water Services provides water and wastewater contract operations, maintenance, and capital project services to municipalities and industrial clients across the United States. It competes head-to-head with CWS for municipal O&M contracts.
• Corix Regulated Utilities: Corix Regulated Utilities operates water, wastewater, and energy utility systems for municipalities and developers across North America. It is directly comparable to CWS's contract operations business, and was a prior employer of CWS COO Bryce Mendenhall, evidencing close operational overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Essential Utilities (Aqua America): Essential Utilities operates regulated water, wastewater, and natural gas utilities across multiple states. While primarily a regulated utility owner rather than a pure O&M contractor, it competes in adjacent segments for municipal water service contracts.
• Severn Trent Services: Severn Trent Services is the U.S. arm of UK-listed Severn Trent plc, providing water and wastewater treatment, operations, and infrastructure services to municipal and industrial clients. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities at greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Suez Water Technologies & Solutions provides water treatment chemicals, equipment, and digital services to industrial and municipal customers globally. It overlaps with CWS in treatment plant operations support, though its model is more equipment-and-chemicals than labor-based O&M.
• American Water Works Company: American Water is the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility in the United States, operating regulated and military services. Its Military Services Group directly competes with CWS in the federal contract segment.
• Veolia North America: Veolia North America operates municipal water and wastewater systems under contract and provides environmental services across the U.S. It is a much larger incumbent that competes for the same municipal outsourcing RFPs as CWS.

Emerging players

• Synagro Technologies: Synagro is a U.S. provider of biosolids management and residuals services to municipal wastewater treatment plants. It is an adjacent peer, intersecting with CWS at wastewater plants but focused on solids handling rather than full operations outsourcing.

Regional players

• Envirowaste Services Group: Envirowaste Services Group is a Southeast-based provider of storm and wastewater system maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services. It is a close regional peer (and prior employer of CWS CEO Paul Quentel), competing for similar municipal contracts in overlapping Southeastern geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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