Downstream

What Downstream does

Downstream Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated certified small business enterprise and general engineering contractor headquartered at 2855 Progress Place, Escondido, California, specializing in the assessment, maintenance, and rehabilitation of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. Founded in 2004 (with operating history dating to 2002), the company provides environmental compliance services to municipal, federal, military, and private clients across California, Idaho, and Washington. Its customer base spans city and county governments (San Diego, Ventura, Manteca, Long Beach, San Bernardino), federal agencies (U.S. Customs and Border Protection / Department of Homeland Security at the San Ysidro Port of Entry), and private entities including Glen Ivy Hot Springs and the Long Beach Water Department.

The company delivers eight integrated service lines: CCTV inspection and pipeline condition assessment using ArcGIS, WinCan, and ITpipes software on equipment extending 6,000 ft through diameters of 2 to 200 inches; high-pressure hydro-jetting and mechanical cleaning (up to 4,000 psi at 180 gpm, vacuum and recycling systems, bucket machines at 10,000 lbs of pull); stormwater compliance and pollution prevention under Clean Water Act and NPDES mandates; underground construction for wet utilities; trenchless rehabilitation featuring Alphaliner UV-cured fiberglass pipe liners (more than 100,000 ft installed across 6-72 inch diameters), carbon fiber structural repairs, and mortar/epoxy composite spray lining; instrumentation and pump station maintenance with HMI/PLC/SCADA remote monitoring; flow monitoring and metering manhole construction; and 24/7 emergency response with crews mobilizable within two hours. The technical stack is anchored by a substantial owned specialty fleet, conventional inspection and SCADA software platforms, and a 4,500 sq ft machine and welding shop on a three-acre Escondido facility enabling custom fabrication. Downstream holds State of California Contractor's License #807953, NASSCO PACP/MACP/LACP technician certifications, CWEA Collection System Grades 1-4, OSHA 10/30-Hour, 40-Hour USACE EM 385, and HAZWOPER credentials, and is listed as an Emergency Response On-Call Contractor for federal, state, and local agencies.

Downstream generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven engagements including emergency on-call contracts, recurring maintenance contracts, and capital improvement projects with public and private clients. Pricing is custom-scoped per project based on pipe diameter, length, condition, equipment requirements, and site conditions, with multi-year contract structures under direct enterprise field sales. The go-to-market relies on inclusion in federal, state, and local emergency on-call contractor rosters, competitive bidding for municipal capital improvement projects, and direct engagement with private entities in healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. The leadership team is family-anchored (President Loren Wynne, Vice President Clark Roberts, Director of Technology Robert Carr, Director of Operations Kim Carr, Controller Rebecca Dennis), with no external institutional investors or disclosed funding history.

Name

Downstream

Legal name

Downstream Services Inc.

Website

https://downstreamservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Downstream Services, Inc. is a family-owned California-based environmental compliance and underground infrastructure contractor providing pipeline inspection, cleaning, trenchless rehabilitation, and 24/7 emergency response for municipal, federal, and private clients across the western United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Escondido

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Environmental Compliance Services: Downstream Services generates revenue through billable project work including CCTV inspections, pipeline cleaning, stormwater compliance, underground construction, trenchless rehabilitation, instrumentation and pump station maintenance, flow monitoring, and emergency response. Revenue is earned through municipal contracts (emergency on-call, maintenance contracts, capital improvement projects), government agency engagements, and private entity project work. Services are typically quoted per project, with emergency response services available 24/7.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Downstream Services is a certified small business enterprise and general engineering contractor that delivers essential assessment, maintenance, and rehabilitation services for stormwater and wastewater systems. The company provides CCTV pipeline inspection, hydro-jetting and mechanical cleaning, trenchless rehabilitation (including UV-cured fiberglass pipe lining), underground utility construction, pump station instrumentation, flow monitoring, and 24/7 emergency response to municipal, government, and private clients across the western United States.

Product overview

Downstream Services offers a unified suite of environmental compliance and infrastructure management services for stormwater and wastewater systems. The portfolio includes eight integrated service lines: CCTV Inspection + Pipeline Condition Assessment using ArcGIS, WinCan, and ITpipes software; Pipeline Cleaning + Maintenance with hydro-jetting and mechanical methods; Stormwater Compliance + Pollution Prevention; Underground Construction; Trenchless Technologies + Rehabilitation featuring Alphaliner UV-cured fiberglass pipe liners, carbon fiber repairs, and mortar/epoxy spray lining; Instrumentation & Pump Station Maintenance with HMI/PLC/SCADA capabilities; Flow Monitoring; and Emergency Response (24/7). Supplemental services including traffic control and project management support the core offerings. As a certified small business enterprise and general engineering contractor with over 20 years of experience, the company provides assessment, maintenance, and rehabilitation services through a combination of proprietary equipment and industry-standard inspection software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCTV Inspection + Pipeline Condition Assessment Advanced camera inspection services delivering real-time video, audio, and custom reporting for stormwater and wastewater pipeline condition assessment. Capabilities range from 2 to 200 inches in diameter with long-range equipment extending up to 6,000 feet, intended for municipalities, governments, and private entities managing underground infrastructure.
• Pipeline Cleaning + Maintenance Hydro-jetting and mechanical cleaning services for stormwater and wastewater systems using equipment capable of water pressures up to 4,000 psi at 180 gpm. Includes vacuum and water recycling, dewatering, and compaction capabilities. Bucket machines capable of 10,000 lbs of pull at 400+ feet.
• Stormwater Compliance + Pollution Prevention Pollution prevention services including Preventative Maintenance Programs, Treatment Control Programs, and compliance support with Clean Water Act and NPDES regulations. Includes installation and maintenance of detention basins, catch basin filters, trash screens, and hydrodynamic separators.
• Underground Construction General engineering contractor services for wet utility installation and repair including pump stations, stormwater systems, wastewater systems, manholes, fire hydrants, pipelines, water valves, and lift stations. Offers turnkey options for sewer, stormwater, and underground construction.
• Trenchless Technologies + Rehabilitation No-dig rehabilitation services including UV-cured fiberglass pipe liners (Alphaliner), carbon fiber repairs, mortar and epoxy coatings, annular space injection grouting, and sectional fiberglass point repairs. California certified installer for Reline America's Alphaliner products in diameters 6-72 inches. Over 100,000 feet of Alphaliner installed.
• Instrumentation & Pump Station Maintenance Assessment, maintenance, installation, and repair services for stormwater and wastewater pump systems including design-build controls, emergency pump services, PM program planning, and customized control panels with HMI, PLC and SCADA remote monitoring options.
• Flow Monitoring Flow monitoring services using latest equipment and software to capture, analyze, and report flow patterns in stormwater and wastewater systems. Includes long-term monitoring, temporary flow logging, construction of metering manholes, and SCADA integration.
• Emergency Response

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully installed over 100,000 feet of UV-cured Alphaliner pipe liners
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reline AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationDownstream Services is California's certified installer for Reline America's Alphaliner, a UV-cured glass reinforced, spirally wound pipe liner available in diameters 6 to 72 inches and up to 1,000 feet in length. This is a key technology partnership enabling their trenchless rehabilitation service line. Downstream has successfully installed over 100,000 feet of Alphaliner and participated in a Caltrans Water Quality study validating UV-CIPP as the most protective curing method with volatile organic compound concentrations below all known environmental thresholds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: Parent of Insituform and other trenchless rehab brands; the largest North American provider of CIPP and pipeline rehabilitation services. Comparable because it serves the same municipal trenchless rehabilitation market as Downstream, though at a far broader scale and across more geographies.
• Granite Construction (formerly Layne Heavy Civil / Granite Inliner): Large US infrastructure contractor with a trenchless rehabilitation group performing CIPP work. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for municipal pipeline and underground utility contracts in geographies where Downstream operates.

Direct peers

• Insituform Technologies: CIPP and pipeline rehabilitation contractor serving municipal wastewater customers across the US. Direct peer to Downstream's Trenchless Technologies + Rehabilitation service line, competing for the same municipal CIPP and structural rehab contracts.
• SAK Construction: Mid-size US contractor specializing in sewer and wastewater pipeline rehabilitation, including CIPP and trenchless methods. Direct peer offering the same municipal wastewater rehab and emergency response services as Downstream, with national reach.
• National Water Main Cleaning Company: Long-standing US sewer and stormwater maintenance contractor providing CCTV inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation. Direct comparable in Downstream's CCTV inspection, pipeline cleaning, and underground services markets.
• Pipeliner Services: Underground utility and pipeline rehabilitation contractor providing sewer and water infrastructure services. Direct peer serving the same municipal and private customer base with overlapping CCTV, cleaning, and trenchless capabilities.

Emerging players

• Hydromax USA: Hydro-excavation and industrial cleaning contractor serving utility and municipal customers. Comparable because it competes with Downstream's hydro-jetting, vacuum cleaning, and pump station maintenance service lines.

Regional players

• Pacific Sewer & Drain: West Coast-based sewer, drain, and underground utility services contractor. Regional peer operating in geography similar to Downstream's California core, offering overlapping pipeline inspection, cleaning, and rehabilitation services.

Others

• Reline America: Manufacturer of the Alphaliner UV-cured fiberglass pipe liner and a certified installer network. Functions as both a key technology partner to Downstream (California certified installer) and an adjacent industry participant that trains and oversees competing installers.
• Applied Felts: Manufacturer of CIPP liners used in municipal pipeline rehabilitation. Industry ecosystem participant supplying materials used by Downstream and its direct competitors in trenchless rehabilitation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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