RH2O
RH2O North America Inc. is a Guelph, Ontario-based manufacturer of decentralized commercial wastewater treatment systems using MBBR technology. The company designs, installs, and services treatment, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and remote monitoring solutions for commercial clients across Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersBreslau, Poland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RH2O does
RH2O North America Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer and service provider of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. The company designs, engineers, installs, and services commercial-scale Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) systems — a biofilm-based biological treatment process originally developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and professionally tailored by RH2O for the Canadian climate. Core product offerings include wastewater treatment systems (with options for concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene tanks), rainwater harvesting systems, commercial greywater recycling systems, and the WSB® clean residential product line. The technology stack combines HDPE self-cleaning biofilm carrier media, PLC-based control systems, dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors, automated aeration control, and a cloud-based 24/7 remote monitoring platform, supported by proprietary RH2O® Design Software used for process simulation and proactive troubleshooting.
RH2O sells primarily to commercial clients lacking access to municipal sewer infrastructure, segmented by vertical into campgrounds/RV parks, hotels/resorts/marinas, golf courses, restaurants and food service (high-strength BOD waste), schools and institutional facilities, wineries/breweries/food processing, commercial plazas, and rural subdivisions, with a smaller residential service book. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific one-time equipment sales (capex) supplemented by recurring service and maintenance contracts covering sludge measurement, DO checks, blower maintenance, effluent sampling, and visual inspections. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by in-house engineering (process design, pricing proposals, site visits, installation supervision, and training), with a trained third-party service provider network extending coverage across Canada beyond Ontario.
The company maintains the RH2O® registered trademark, an active corporate website with downloadable technical resources, and a modest social presence (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). The firm operates as a private corporation with 1–10 employees and no disclosed funding, M&A, or institutional ownership; payment processing is supported via a partnership with Moneris (RBC/BMO joint venture) for online invoice payments up to a $2,500 per-transaction limit. No AI/ML capabilities, certifications, patents (beyond trademark), or external leadership disclosures are present in the source material.
RH2O firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RH2O
- Legal name
- RH2O® North America Inc.
- Website
- https://rh2o.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- RH2O North America Inc. is a Guelph, Ontario-based manufacturer of decentralized commercial wastewater treatment systems using MBBR technology. The company designs, installs, and services treatment, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and remote monitoring solutions for commercial clients across Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RH2O industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)
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Where RH2O is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Breslau
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
RH2O business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment Systems Sales: Sale of commercial and residential wastewater treatment systems. Systems are uniquely designed and tailored to each project, constructed from concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales for new construction, retrofit, or replacement of existing installations.
- Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts for wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting systems. Includes measurement and recording of sludge levels, dissolved oxygen checks, air blower maintenance, mechanical component verification, effluent sampling/testing, and visual inspections.
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems: Commercial and residential rainwater harvesting systems for water conservation and cost savings.
- Remote Monitoring Solutions: Complete control and management solutions for wastewater treatment and pump stations, provided as part of system packages and ongoing service offerings.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for custom wastewater treatment systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
RH2O product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RH2O® North America Inc. manufactures and services decentralized commercial wastewater treatment systems based on Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology. Its offerings span custom-designed treatment plants (concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene tank construction), rainwater harvesting systems, commercial greywater recycling, residential WSB® clean systems, cloud-based remote monitoring, and recurring service and maintenance contracts for installations across Canada.
Product overview
RH2O® offers a portfolio of decentralized wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting systems for commercial applications across Canada. The core product line includes MBBR-based Wastewater Treatment Systems for biological treatment, nutrient removal, and disinfection; Remote Monitoring Solutions providing cloud-based 24/7 monitoring; Rainwater Harvesting Systems for commercial and residential use; and Commercial Greywater Recycling Systems. Supporting the main systems are WSB® clean treatment systems with associated service plans, a PLC Control System with remote monitoring capabilities, Dissolved Oxygen Sensors, Automated Aeration Control features, and RH2O® Design Software for process simulation. The product ecosystem is characterized by modular, scalable designs that can be constructed from concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene, with systems tailored to each project's specific regulatory and performance requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Commercial Wastewater Treatment Systems Decentralized commercial wastewater treatment systems using MBBR technology for biological treatment, ammonia removal (nitrification), denitrification, phosphorus removal, and UV disinfection. Custom engineered per project with concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene tank options for commercial applications without municipal sewer access.
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems Rainwater harvesting systems for commercial and residential applications that collect and store rainwater for reuse, enabling water conservation and cost savings.
- Remote Monitoring Solutions Cloud-based monitoring and control system for wastewater treatment and pump stations that delivers real-time 24/7 virtual-operator functionality, proactive monitoring of vital data, and remote management of pumps and blowers.
- Commercial Greywater Recycling Systems Systems that treat and recycle greywater from commercial facilities for reuse, supporting sustainable water management practices and reducing freshwater demand.
- WSB® clean Wastewater Treatment Systems The WSB® clean product line of residential and commercial wastewater treatment systems, offered with bundled service and maintenance plans that include sludge measurement, dissolved oxygen monitoring, effluent sampling, and visual inspections.
- Wastewater System Service and Maintenance Recurring service and maintenance contracts for installed wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting systems, covering sludge level measurement, dissolved oxygen checks, air blower maintenance, mechanical component verification, effluent sampling/testing, and visual inspections, performed by RH2O technicians in Ontario and by trained third-party providers across Canada.
Companies that use RH2O
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RH2O technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
RH2O partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- MonerisminorRH2O has partnered with Moneris, Canada's largest payment processor (a joint venture of RBC and BMO), to provide online invoice payment options for customers. The partnership enables secure, easy online payments for invoices up to $2,500.
Scale indicators3 records
RH2O competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Clearford Water Systems: Canadian company specializing in decentralized wastewater treatment systems and small community infrastructure. Closely comparable to RH2O in geography, target customer (commercial and small-community), and business model of selling packaged treatment solutions plus ongoing service.
- Premier Tech Aqua: Canadian manufacturer of decentralized and residential wastewater treatment systems under the Ecoflo and other brands. Comparable to RH2O in product category (packaged biological treatment) and Canadian market focus, though larger and more residential-skewed.
- Orenco Systems: US-based manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems using advanced treatment technologies for residential, commercial, and municipal applications. Comparable as a direct competitor in decentralized/package wastewater with similar engineering-driven GTM and recurring service model.
- Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients worldwide. Comparable in packaged/decentralized treatment focus, though broader geographically and more industrial in mix than RH2O.
- BioMicrobics: Manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems (e.g., MicroFAST, BioBarrier) for residential, commercial, and small community applications. Directly comparable product category and customer profile to RH2O's commercial onsite systems.
- Tricel: European manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment plants and water storage solutions serving commercial and residential decentralized markets. Comparable in packaged treatment product and quote-based project sales model, though primarily European footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Smith & Loveless: Long-established US manufacturer of packaged wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and water handling equipment for municipal and commercial clients. Comparable product family but broader portfolio, larger scale, and more municipal/government orientation than RH2O.
- AnoxKaldnes (Veolia Water Technologies): Veolia-owned originator of the MBBR technology platform that RH2O adapted. Comparable as the technology benchmark for MBBR-based wastewater treatment globally, though operating as part of a much broader Veolia portfolio rather than as a niche commercial specialist.
- Kingspan Environmental (Kingspan Water & Energy): Large international provider of packaged wastewater treatment systems, rainwater harvesting, and grease management solutions. Comparable in product categories (decentralized treatment plus rainwater) but much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than RH2O.
Others
- Waterloo Biofilter: Canadian decentralized wastewater treatment provider. Notably, RH2O's published contact email domain is waterloo-biofilter.com, suggesting historical or ongoing ties; both serve overlapping commercial segments with packaged biological treatment, making Waterloo Biofilter a closely adjacent player.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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RH2O leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
RH2O funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RH2O M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RH2O
What does RH2O do?
RH2O® North America Inc. manufactures and services decentralized commercial wastewater treatment systems based on Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology. Its offerings span custom-designed treatment plants (concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene tank construction), rainwater harvesting systems, commercial greywater recycling, residential WSB® clean systems, cloud-based remote monitoring, and recurring service and maintenance contracts for installations across Canada.
Is RH2O a public or private company?
RH2O is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was RH2O founded?
RH2O was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RH2O based?
RH2O is headquartered in Breslau, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does RH2O make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wastewater Treatment Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance, rainwater Harvesting Systems and remote Monitoring Solutions.
Who are RH2O's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Clearford Water Systems, Premier Tech Aqua, Orenco Systems, Fluence Corporation, BioMicrobics and Tricel. Broad incumbents are Smith & Loveless, AnoxKaldnes (Veolia Water Technologies) and Kingspan Environmental (Kingspan Water & Energy). Waterloo Biofilter is listed as an others.
Does RH2O have an API?
No public API is recorded for RH2O.
What industry is RH2O in?
RH2O's product category is Wastewater Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANADAE, Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems). Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 4950.