Chem Aqua

What Chem Aqua does

Chem-Aqua is a global industrial water treatment services company founded in 1919, headquartered in Irving, Texas, with regional offices across 55+ countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company designs custom water treatment programs for boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems, serving customers across seven primary verticals: data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, food & beverage, commercial facilities, hospitality, and district heating & cooling. Its service portfolio rests on four core treatment categories supported by patented technologies including aquaDART® automation control for continuous monitoring and dosing, bioDART® biofilm monitoring, bioeXile® biofilm removal, and HandiChem® solid chemistry, all unified under the 360° Get Clean, Keep Clean™ methodology spanning cleaning and maintenance phases.

Chem-Aqua generates revenue through three streams: recurring custom-designed chemical treatment programs (subscription), equipment sales and servicing (automated feed & control, ion exchange, filtration, reverse osmosis), and professional services (laboratory analysis, site audits, system monitoring, technical support). The go-to-market is sales-led, deploying 1,600+ trained water treatment specialists globally for direct customer engagement, on-site consultation, chemical delivery, and ongoing program management. Pricing is quote-based and customized to facility requirements, with no publicly disclosed standard tiers. The company operates a digital oversight platform (Power of Digital Oversight) providing KPI analytics and program document access, complemented by Chem-Aqua University for customer training and certification.

Following Solenis's 2024 acquisition of NCH Corporation, Chem-Aqua operates as a division of Solenis under the 'Forward As One' integration initiative, gaining access to a larger global water and hygiene platform while retaining its established brand identity and customer relationships. Subsequent moves include a September 2025 strategic partnership with Dow as an approved service provider within Dow's Coolant Care Network for Data Centers, positioning Chem-Aqua in the rapidly expanding liquid cooling segment for AI infrastructure. The company reports 34,000+ implemented programs worldwide and holds multiple registered patents and trademarks across its technology portfolio.

Name

Chem Aqua

Legal name

Chem Aqua, Inc.

Website

https://chemaqua.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Chem-Aqua is a global industrial water treatment services company designing custom chemical, equipment, and monitoring programs for boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, food & beverage, and commercial facilities in 55+ countries, now operating as a division of Solenis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Services

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

pH Control, Antiscalants & Corrosion Inhibitors (IMAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Boiler water treatment
• Cooling water treatment
• Wastewater treatment services
• Water management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Chemical Programs: Custom-designed water treatment chemical programs for boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems. Revenue generated from specialized chemical formulations and ongoing program management.
2. Equipment Solutions: Sale and servicing of water treatment equipment including automated feed & control systems, ion exchange units, filtration systems, and reverse osmosis equipment.
3. Service and Consultation: Professional water treatment services including laboratory services, site audits, water testing, system monitoring, and ongoing technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chem Aqua provides customized industrial water treatment programs for boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems, combining specialty chemicals, patented monitoring and dosing equipment, on-site service, and laboratory analysis for large water-using facilities. Its offering is delivered as an outsourced, recurring water management program rather than as standalone chemical purchases.

Product overview

Chem-Aqua offers a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment solutions organized around four core service areas: Boiler Water Treatment, Cooling Water Treatment, Process Water Treatment, and Wastewater Treatment. These core services are supported by patented technologies including aquaDART® Automation Control for continuous monitoring and real-time adjustments, bioDART® Biofilm Monitoring for microbiological control, and bioeXile® Cleaner for biofilm removal, as well as HandiChem® Solid Water Treatment as an environmentally responsible alternative. The company provides equipment solutions (Automated Feed & Control, Ion Exchange, Filtration, Reverse Osmosis) and digital services (Online Program Management/Power of Digital Oversight). A distinguishing feature is the 360° Get Clean, Keep Clean™ Approach methodology, which combines cleaning and ongoing maintenance phases. Additional specialized services include Legionella Risk Management, SPD/Central Sterile Water Systems for healthcare, Laboratory Services, Delivery Solutions, and the Resourcefully Green® sustainability initiative. The company serves diverse industries including Commercial Facilities, Data Centers, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and District Heating & Cooling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aquaDART®: Automation control technology for continuous monitoring and real-time adjustments to achieve optimal water treatment results.
• bioDART®
• bioeXile®
• Resourcefully Green®
• HandiChem®
• HandiPak®
• 360° Get Clean, Keep Clean™

Products and services

• Industrial Water Treatment Programs An outsourced, recurring water management program covering boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems for large industrial and institutional customers. Combines specialty chemistry, monitoring, and on-site service into a single contracted relationship.
• Chemical Feed and Control Equipment (HandiChem) Proprietary chemical feeding, handling, and control hardware used to dose Chem Aqua's treatment chemistries into customer water systems, sold and serviced as part of program delivery.
• Online Monitoring and Dosing Controllers (aquaDART) Proprietary monitoring and dosing controllers deployed on customer sites to continuously measure water chemistry parameters and adjust chemical feed to target ranges.
• Biofilm and Microbiological Control Service (bioDART and bioeXile) Specialty treatment programs using bioDART and bioeXile chemistries to monitor and control biofilm, microbiological fouling, and related corrosion risks in cooling and process systems.
• Laboratory and Consulting Services Water analysis, deposit and corrosion characterization, and engineering consulting delivered in support of Chem Aqua's active treatment programs and to document program performance for the customer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000+ implemented programs worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Solenis, through its Chem-Aqua team, entered into a strategic agreement with Dow as an approved service provider within Dow's Coolant Care Network for Data Centers. Through this collaboration, Solenis delivers specialized fluid management, monitoring, and lifecycle assurance services for data centers utilizing Dow's advanced heat transfer fluids, DOWFROST™ LC and DOWFROST™ HD, for direct-to-chip liquid cooled systems.
• SoleniscoreOthersNCH/Chem-Aqua is now part of Solenis following the acquisition of NCH Corporation by Solenis. Chem-Aqua operates as a brand under Solenis, combining Solenis's water treatment capabilities with NCH's industrial water treatment expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Nalco Water, an Ecolab division, is the most direct global competitor to Chem-Aqua, offering industrial water treatment chemicals, monitoring, and on-site service programs for boiler, cooling, process, and wastewater systems across the same enterprise customer base.
• Kurita Water Industries: Kurita is a leading Japanese-headquartered provider of industrial water treatment chemicals and equipment for boiler, cooling, and process systems, with a comparable mix of specialty chemicals, on-site service, and recurring program revenue to Chem-Aqua.
• Solenis: Solenis is Chem-Aqua's parent company and a global specialty chemical provider for water-intensive industries including pulp & paper, oil & gas, and food processing; its portfolio overlaps heavily with Chem-Aqua's process and boiler/cooling treatment chemistries.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia is a global water and waste management incumbent whose Water Technologies business spans industrial water treatment chemicals, equipment, and services, overlapping directly with Chem-Aqua's core offerings while serving a much broader portfolio of municipal and industrial customers.
• SUEZ Water Technologies: SUEZ (now operating as SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions in industrial water) provides specialty chemicals, membrane, and service solutions for industrial water treatment globally, directly comparable to Chem-Aqua's chemical-plus-service model across boiler, cooling, and process water.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water solutions company offering commercial and industrial treatment equipment, filtration, and membrane systems; while more equipment-led, it competes with Chem-Aqua's equipment and service solutions (RO, filtration, ion exchange) and serves overlapping industrial customers.
• Culligan International: Culligan provides commercial and industrial water treatment equipment, filtration, and service programs, including cooling tower and boiler treatment; while more decentralized, it overlaps with Chem-Aqua's commercial facilities and light-industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• Aquatech International: Aquatech provides industrial and process water treatment solutions including specialty chemicals, membranes, and zero-liquid-discharge systems, competing with Chem-Aqua in process water and wastewater treatment for heavy industry and data center cooling.
• Axis Water Technologies: Axis Water Technologies is a regional specialty water treatment chemicals and service provider focused on boiler, cooling, and process applications, competing head-to-head with Chem-Aqua in the North American mid-market industrial segment.

Regional players

• Thermax Limited: Thermax, an India-based energy and environment player, offers industrial water and wastewater treatment chemicals, plants, and services across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, addressing the same boiler/cooling/process water problems as Chem-Aqua in its primary geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChemAquaWater

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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