Clearstream Wastewater Systems

What Clearstream Wastewater Systems does

Clearstream Wastewater Systems Inc. is a privately held Texas-based manufacturer of on-site wastewater treatment systems, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lumberton. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes extended aeration sewage treatment plants that use aerobic bacteria and micro-organisms to convert incoming sewage into clear, odorless, and organically stable water. Its product portfolio spans five series — N Series and NU Series in fiberglass, and NC, NC2, and NC3 Series in precast concrete — covering residential capacities from 500 GPD to commercial and industrial installations up to 1,000,000 GPD. All core models are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 40 as Class 1 systems, with additional compliance under NSF/ANSI 245 and 350, IAMPO, and ASTM standards, and produce effluent consistently below EPA direct discharge thresholds.

The company operates a three-part revenue model: one-time hardware sales of treatment systems, recurring maintenance contracts (typically three inspections per year), and replacement parts sold through an e-commerce storefront at clearstreamparts.com with same or next-day shipping. Distribution combines a direct outside sales team, a fulltime customer service operation, and a nationwide authorized installer network spanning all 50 states, supported by three Texas-based staging yards and a corporate headquarters. Customers are horizontally segmented across residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and industrial facilities, with no anchor accounts dominating the mix.

Clearstream does not maintain a public API, has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and operates as a traditional industrial manufacturer with nearly four decades of brand presence in the U.S. on-site wastewater treatment market. Ownership is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding in the source material.

Name

Clearstream Wastewater Systems

Legal name

Clearstream Wastewater Systems Inc

Website

https://clearstreamsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clearstream Wastewater Systems, founded in 1986 and based in Lumberton, Texas, manufactures NSF-certified extended aeration wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, distributed nationwide via direct sales and authorized installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Systems

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

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), Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Extended aeration systems
• Sewage treatment equipment
• On-site wastewater solutions
• Residential septic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lumberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment System Sales: Clearstream manufactures and sells wastewater treatment systems in various models (500N to 1500N and larger commercial systems up to 1,000,000 GPD). Systems are sold as one-time purchases with optional maintenance contracts.
2. Replacement Parts Sales: The company operates an online parts store (clearstreamparts.com) selling replacement components including aerators, CLC 100 Chlorinator, filters, and other accessories. Parts are shipped same or next day.
3. Maintenance Services: Maintenance contracts providing three system inspections per year. Homeowners can also perform self-maintenance after obtaining state certifications. Service includes repairs, chlorine, and pumping when required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clearstream Wastewater Systems manufactures and sells extended aeration wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Systems are available in fiberglass or precast concrete housings with treatment capacities ranging from 500 GPD for single-family homes up to 1,000,000 GPD for industrial facilities. The company also sells replacement parts through an online store and offers annual maintenance service contracts.

Product overview

Clearstream Wastewater Systems manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of extended aeration wastewater treatment systems designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product lineup consists of five distinct series: the N Series (fiberglass) and NU Series (fiberglass with dual housing) for fiberglass applications, and the NC Series, NC2 Series, and NC3 Series (all concrete) for concrete applications. The N Series and NC Series represent the core foundational product families, while the NC2 and NC3 Series offer enhanced concrete configurations, and the NU Series provides alternative fiberglass housing designs. Treatment capacities span from 500 to 1,500 GPD for individual systems, with scalable commercial installations available up to 1,000,000 GPD. The company also offers complementary accessories including the CLC 100 Chlorinator for disinfection and audio visual alarm panels for system monitoring. All systems use an extended aeration process that provides an environment for aerobic bacteria to convert sewage into clear, odorless, and organically stable water that meets NSF/ANSI Standard 40 requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• N Series Fiberglass Wastewater Treatment Systems Fiberglass-reinforced plastic wastewater treatment systems available in seven models (500N, 600N, 750N, 800N, 1000N, 1500N, 500NCS) with treatment capacities ranging from 500 to 1500 GPD and BOD loading from 1.25 to 3.75 lbs. Designed primarily for residential and small commercial properties.
• NC Series Concrete Wastewater Treatment Systems Precast reinforced concrete wastewater treatment systems available in five models (500NC, 500NCS, 600NC, 750NC, 800NC) with treatment capacities from 500 to 800 GPD, meeting ASTM construction standards.
• NC2 Series Concrete Wastewater Treatment Systems Concrete wastewater treatment systems in four configurations (500NC2, 600NC2, 750NC2, 800NC2) with treatment capacities from 500 to 800 GPD and BOD loading from 1.25 to 1.96 lbs.
• NC3 Series Concrete Wastewater Treatment Systems Three precast concrete wastewater treatment systems (500NC3-500, 500NC3-750, 600NC3) with treatment capacities from 500 to 600 GPD.
• NU Series Fiberglass Wastewater Treatment Systems Fiberglass housing configurations (500NU, 600NU) with custom GPD capacities available, designed for varied installation requirements.
• CLC 100 Chlorinator Disinfection accessory for residential and small commercial wastewater treatment systems, providing liquid chlorine or tablet dosing units.
• Online Parts Store E-commerce parts store (clearstreamparts.com) selling replacement components including aerators, chlorinators, filters, and accessories with same or next day shipping.
• Maintenance Services Annual maintenance contracts providing three system inspections per year, including repairs, chlorine, and pumping when required. Homeowners can also perform self-maintenance after obtaining state certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effluent quality as low as 5 mg/l CBOD and 5 mg/l TSS - below EPA requirements for direct discharge
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norweco: Established U.S. manufacturer of residential and small commercial wastewater treatment systems, dosing pumps, and disinfection equipment. Direct competitor to Clearstream's N/NC Series and sells through a similar authorized distributor/installer channel.
• Orenco Systems: Manufacturer of residential and commercial decentralized wastewater treatment systems based on advanced treatment processes (including recirculating media filters). Closest direct competitor to Clearstream in the extended aeration / NSF 40 certified residential treatment market, with overlapping installer networks.
• Jet, Inc. U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial aerobic wastewater treatment systems with a comparable product range and installer-based distribution model. Competes head-to-head with Clearstream's extended aeration product lines in the residential and light commercial segments.

Broad incumbents

• Smith & Loveless: Manufacturer of wastewater lift stations, treatment systems, and headworks equipment for municipal and industrial markets. Overlaps with Clearstream in packaged commercial wastewater treatment, particularly for sites with challenging site conditions.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Established U.S. manufacturer of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment equipment (clarifiers, aeration, filtration). Larger incumbent that competes with Clearstream at the upper end of its commercial/industrial capacity range (up to 1,000,000 GPD).
• Infiltrator Water Technologies: Largest U.S. manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment components and subsurface septic chambers, now part of Advanced Drainage Systems. Competes directly with Clearstream's residential fiberglass N/NU Series and shares the same authorized-installer go-to-market model.
• Premier Tech: Canadian-based manufacturer with a water and environment division producing decentralized wastewater and stormwater treatment systems. A broader incumbent competing with Clearstream in the North American residential and commercial decentralized market.

Emerging players

• BioMicrobics: Manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems (FAST systems) targeting residential, commercial, and marine applications. Competes with Clearstream in the small-to-mid capacity decentralized segment and is often specified alongside or against Clearstream units.
• Consolidated Treatment Systems: Niche U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial aerobic wastewater treatment plants with NSF-certified product lines. Competes with Clearstream in the small-to-medium capacity certified treatment system segment through installer and distributor channels.

Regional players

• Hoot Aerobic Systems: Texas-based manufacturer of aerobic wastewater treatment systems targeting residential and commercial markets in the southern U.S. A regional competitor with overlapping product positioning to Clearstream's N and NC Series.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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