PrimeWater

What PrimeWater does

PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. is a Philippine water and sewage management utility founded in 1987, headquartered in Taguig City, with operations spanning 16 regions, 161 cities and municipalities, and 75 water district and local government unit joint ventures. The company delivers clean drinking water to over 1.7 million households and treats more than 500 million liters of water daily drawn from deep wells and surface water sources, complemented by a septage management program operating 410 cubic meters per day of treatment plant capacity across Luzon and a flagship bulk water facility in the Zamboanga Special Economic Zone producing 50,000 cubic meters per day.

The core technology portfolio includes water system development and construction for residential subdivisions, bulk water supply infrastructure, water supply improvement and rehabilitation, and septage treatment plant operation. Supporting digital infrastructure consists of the PrimeWater mobile application (available on iOS and Android) integrated with AllBank, PayMongo, and QR Ph Partners for billing and payments, alongside a network of 1,387 Local Payment Partners serving as last-mile bill collection points. The company embeds itself into new housing developments through partnerships with Camella Homes, Crown Asia, Brittany, Carissa Homes, and Vista Residences.

PrimeWater generates revenue primarily through recurring usage-based water distribution tariffs billed monthly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, supplemented by recurring bulk water supply agreements with water districts, usage-based septage management fees, and project-based water system development contracts for real estate developers. The company is currently navigating a major ownership transition following the December 16, 2025 acquisition by Crystal Bridges Holding Corporation (Lucio Co's investment vehicle) from the Villar group, alongside ongoing legal disputes with multiple local government units and investigations into alleged unpaid obligations to contractors and water districts.

Name

PrimeWater

Legal name

Primewater Infrastructure Corp.

Website

https://primewatercorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. is a Philippine water and wastewater utility serving 1.7 million households across 16 regions through 75 water district joint ventures, operating bulk water, distribution, and septage treatment infrastructure under recurring usage-based tariffs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB), Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Bulk water supply
• Sewage management
• Water distribution infrastructure
• Water system development

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Distribution Services: PrimeWater generates revenue through water distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company provides clean drinking water and bulk water distribution to communities, subdivisions, and water districts.
2. Bulk Water Supply: Revenue from bulk water supply projects with water districts and local government units. PrimeWater builds and operates facilities to produce and supply large quantities of treated water.
3. Septage Management Services: Fees collected for septic tank desludging services and septage treatment plant operations. PrimeWater provides comprehensive wastewater system construction, operation, management, and enhancement.
4. Water System Development & Construction: PrimeWater provides water system development and construction services for residential subdivisions developed by real estate companies, including service installation, billing, and collections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. operates a vertically integrated water utility platform that designs, builds, and operates water distribution networks, bulk water supply facilities, and septage treatment plants across the Philippines. The company delivers clean drinking water directly to over 1.7 million households and provides bulk water supply, water system development and construction for residential subdivisions, water supply improvement and rehabilitation through joint ventures with 75 water districts and LGUs, and septage management services via treatment plants with combined capacity of 410 cubic meters per day.

Product overview

PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. operates as a unified water utility platform offering four interconnected core service lines: Water System Development and Construction (serving residential subdivisions), Bulk Water Supply (with major facilities like the Zamboanga 50,000 cubic meters/day plant), Water Supply Improvement and Rehabilitation (joint ventures with 75 water districts), and the Septage Management Program (operating multiple treatment plants). The company serves over 1.7 million households across 161 cities and municipalities in 16 regions, treating more than 500 million liters of water daily. Supporting these operations is the PrimeWater App (digital payment channel) and the Daloy ng Paglingap CSR umbrella program spanning environmental, educational, and livelihood initiatives across 36 provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daloy ng Paglingap: PrimeWater's Corporate Social Responsibility program covering environment, education, livelihood, and philanthropy initiatives across 36 provinces.
• Lingap Karunungan
• Lingap Kalikasan
• Lingap Kabuhayan
• Lingap Bukas Palad
• Local Payment Partners (LPPs)

Products and services

• Water System Development and Construction Design, construction, and installation of water distribution systems, sustainable water sources, transmission and distribution lines, and facility management for residential subdivisions developed by real estate companies such as Camella Homes, Crown Asia, Brittany, Carissa Homes, and Vista Residences.
• Bulk Water Supply Development and operation of sustainable water sources, intake and treatment facilities, raw and treated water transmission lines, and bulk supply system management. Includes the flagship Zamboanga facility with 50,000 cubic meters per day capacity and projects with Albay and Iloilo water districts.
• Water Supply Improvement and Rehabilitation Joint venture program that collaborates with 75 water districts and local government units (LGUs) nationwide to deliver high-quality water supply services and comprehensive septage management solutions to households, including water supply improvement and rehabilitation projects.
• Septage Management Program Construction, operation, and management of septage treatment plants (STPs) for safe and sustainable processing and disposal of septage, including septic tank desludging services. Active STPs and facilities under development across Luzon including Batangas City, San Carlos in Pangasinan, City of San Fernando, Guagua in Pampanga, Tarlac City, and Tagaytay City.
• PrimeWater App Mobile application enabling PrimeWater customers to access their account, view billing statements (Statements of Account), and process payments through integrated payment channels including AllBank, PayMongo, and QR Ph Partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1.7 million households across the Philippines
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UNICEF USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025UNICEF USA supported the WASHEd (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education) program conducted from July 28 to August 8, 2025. The collaborative effort provided donated handwashing stations, nudge kits, and one year of free access to premium content on the WASHEd Learning Portal for 37,243 students.
• Department of Education (DepEd) Central OfficeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025DepEd Central Office partnered in the WASHEd program, working with 12 chosen schools to promote hygiene practices through donated handwashing stations and educational materials, benefiting 37,243 students.
• ASEAN FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025ASEAN Foundation supported the WASHEd program, contributing to water, sanitation, and hygiene education initiatives across participating schools in the Philippines.
• Maybank FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Maybank Foundation supported the WASHEd program, enabling the provision of handwashing facilities and educational materials to schools to promote hygiene and sanitation practices.
• 75 Water Districts and LGUscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimeWater collaborates with 75 water districts and local government units nationwide through joint venture projects for water supply improvement, rehabilitation, and septage management services.
• Zamboanga City Water DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimeWater partnered with Zamboanga City Water District for a critical bulk water supply project. PrimeWater built its largest facility in the Zamboanga Special Economic Zone, capable of producing 50,000 cubic meters per day, sourcing water from Pamucutan river.
• Tarlac City Water DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimeWater facilitates its Septage Management Program within Tarlac City in partnership with the Tarlac City Water District. This collaborative effort covers construction, operation, management, and enhancement of the wastewater system, designating Tarlac City as the first LGU in the province to establish regular septic tank desludging.
• Tagaytay City Water DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimeWater and Tagaytay City Water District completed the first septage treatment plant in the South area as part of their commitment to ensuring water sanitation and maintaining public health standards for nearly 19,000 customers.
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimeWater collaborates with DENR on the #SaveOurWatersheds Campaign dedicated to nurturing watersheds, aligning environmental protection efforts with government environmental programs.
• Metro Pacific WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayor Florida Robes stated the city will continue interim water management in partnership with Metro Pacific Water amid ongoing legal disputes with PrimeWater over water operations takeover.
• Camella Homes, Crown Asia, Brittany, Carissa Homes, Vista ResidencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimeWater serves residential subdivisions developed by major real estate companies including Camella Homes, Crown Asia, Brittany, Carissa Homes, and projects under Vista Residences, providing water infrastructure and distribution services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Aboitiz InfraCapital: The infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, which has been expanding into water and bulk water supply projects in the Philippines. Comparable as an emerging diversified infrastructure investor with growing water exposure.
• Seven Seas Water: A bulk water and water-treatment-as-a-service provider focused on decentralized and containerized solutions for industrial and municipal clients. Comparable for its bulk water supply capabilities and turnkey treatment plant operating model.

Direct peers

• Manila Water Company: The East Concessionaire of Metro Manila, Manila Water is a directly comparable water utility offering distribution, sewerage, and wastewater services to residential and commercial customers under a concession structure with LGUs.
• Maynilad Water Services: The West Concessionaire of Metro Manila, Maynilad is the most directly comparable Philippine water utility serving residential customers via distribution infrastructure and joint ventures. It recently completed a P34.3 billion IPO and was reportedly evaluated as a potential acquirer of PrimeWater.

Regional players

• Cebu Water District: A large water district serving Metro Cebu through the Visayas region. Comparable as a regional water utility providing distribution services to households and LGUs outside of PrimeWater's primary Luzon footprint.
• Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV): The provincial expansion arm of Manila Water extending concession-based water services outside Metro Manila. Comparable for its JV-driven expansion model targeting LGUs and water districts across Philippine regions.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater services company providing treatment plant design, build, and operation services worldwide. Comparable for the build-operate-transfer and concession models used by PrimeWater with Philippine LGUs.
• Metro Pacific Water (MPIC Water): Metro Pacific Investments Corporation's water arm, which controls Manila Water and has been referenced as a strategic stakeholder in Philippine water infrastructure. Comparable as a broader incumbent exploring water asset consolidation.
• San Miguel Corporation Water: Diversified conglomerate with growing water infrastructure investments in the Philippines, including bulk water supply projects. Comparable as a broad incumbent entering the water utility space with substantial balance-sheet capacity.
• Suez Water Technologies: Global water utility and treatment infrastructure operator with municipal and industrial water services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in water treatment and septage management services, with overlap in PrimeWater's bulk water and wastewater plant capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PrimeWaterOrani
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/primewater-infrastructure-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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