Bishop Water Technologies

What Bishop Water Technologies does

Bishop Water Technologies is a privately held Canadian water and wastewater treatment technology company, spun out of Bishop Aquatic Technologies in 2008 and headquartered in Arnprior, Ontario. The company designs, builds, installs, and operates simple, low-energy solutions for solids management and nutrient removal, serving municipal governments as its primary customer segment alongside industrial food processing, mining operations, and coastal infrastructure customers. Its core technology portfolio is anchored by three proprietary platforms: BioCord® Reactors, a fixed-film biological treatment system using rope-type polymer fibers that support biofilm growth and achieve up to 99% ammonia removal at temperatures as low as 1°C; ClariPhos®, a lanthanum-cerium rare-earth coagulant that binds phosphorus into insoluble rhabdophane and outperforms conventional alum or iron coagulants; and the Bishop Solids Management Solution built around Geotube® geotextile dewatering containers. Supporting products include VEPAS™ polymer activation systems, low-energy fine-bubble aeration, mobile dewatering equipment, chemical injection systems, and shoreline protection systems.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market with direct engagement of municipal decision-makers and engineering consultants, complemented by a decade-long Canadian implementation partnership with Geo-Dredging and Dewatering Solutions and international distribution partners across the United States, Australia/New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and Scandinavia. Revenue is generated through customized project-based quotes covering equipment sale and installation, specialty chemicals, and turnkey services, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The company has accumulated multiple industry awards (Water's Next 2020, Ontario Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence 2022, WEAO Exemplary Biosolids Management 2016, OPWA/APWA Technical Innovation 2021) and references including documented customer cost savings of $6M to over $10M versus mechanical plant alternatives, and is described as rapidly growing while remaining founder- and management-led with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Bishop Water Technologies

Legal name

Bishop Water

Website

https://bishopwater.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bishop Water Technologies designs, builds, and operates low-energy water and wastewater treatment systems, specializing in solids management and nutrient removal for municipal governments, mining, food processing, and coastal infrastructure customers across Canada and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Water Treatment Plant Construction (Drinking Water) (IMAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment systems
• Biological water treatment
• Solids management solutions
• Nutrient removal technology
• Municipal water infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnprior

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Technology Sales: Sale and installation of proprietary water treatment equipment including BioCord Reactors, ClariPhos coagulant, Geotube systems, and VEPAS polymer systems. Equipment can be permanently installed or deployed on a temporary/mobile basis.
2. Project-Based Services: Turnkey solutions including site assessment, equipment specification, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and training. Mobile dewatering equipment provides rapidly deployable solutions for temporary projects.
3. Chemical Products: Sale of specialty chemicals including polymers and coagulants (ClariPhos, Solve 216B) for water and wastewater treatment applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bishop Water Technologies designs, manufactures, and deploys proprietary water and wastewater treatment systems built around biological treatment (BioCord® fixed-film reactors), chemical coagulation (ClariPhos® rare-earth coagulant), geotextile dewatering (Geotube® containers), and polymer activation (VEPAS™) for solids management and nutrient removal. The firm supplies turnkey, customized systems and chemicals to municipal governments, mining operations, food processors, and industrial clients across Canada and internationally.

Product overview

Bishop Water Technologies offers a portfolio of water and wastewater treatment products organized around two core pillars: Solids Management and Nutrient Removal. The core products include the Bishop Solids Management Solution (Geotube-based dewatering), BioCord Reactors (fixed-film biological treatment), and ClariPhos Rare Earth Coagulant (phosphorus removal). These are supported by complementary solutions including VEPAS Polymer Mixing Systems (automated polymer dosing), Geotube Shoreline Protection, Water Treatment Systems, Chemical Treatment Systems, Lagoon Aeration, and Mobile Dewatering Equipment. The company also offers geo-dredging services through its partnership with Geo-Dredging and Dewatering Solutions. Products can be implemented as standalone enhancements or as a fully integrated offering for upgrading existing facilities or developing greenfield projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioCord®: Fixed-film biological treatment process for wastewater lagoons and activated sludge systems for ammonia, BOD, and TSS removal. Registered trademark of Bishop Water.
• ClariPhos®
• VEPAS™

Products and services

• Bishop Solids Management Solution Integrated solids management offering combining sludge dewatering, lagoon cleanout, nutrient removal, and dredging for municipalities, mining operations, and industrial clients.
• BioCord Reactors Proprietary fixed-film biological treatment reactor that provides passive, low-energy aeration and biological nutrient removal for municipal and industrial wastewater applications.
• ClariPhos Rare Earth Coagulant Proprietary rare-earth-based coagulant for phosphorus removal, sludge volume reduction, and clarification of municipal and industrial wastewater.
• Geotube Shoreline Protection Systems Geotextile dewatering containers (Geotube® by Solmax) used for shoreline protection, dewatering, and erosion control applications, distributed/deployed by Bishop Water.
• VEPAS Polymer Activation System Proprietary VEPAS™ polymer activation/mixing system used in conjunction with dewatering processes to enhance sludge conditioning.
• Water Treatment Systems Turnkey engineered water treatment systems combining biological, chemical, and dewatering technologies, tailored for municipal and industrial projects.
• Chemical Treatment Systems Custom chemical treatment programs featuring ClariPhos® rare-earth coagulant for phosphorus removal and solids reduction in municipal and industrial wastewater.
• Lagoon Aeration Systems Low-energy aeration systems for municipal and industrial wastewater lagoons that provide biological treatment and nutrient removal.
• Mobile Dewatering Equipment Mobile, deployable dewatering units that provide on-site sludge and sediment dewatering for lagoons, mining, and industrial projects.
• Sludge Dewaterability Testing Paid laboratory/bench testing service that evaluates the dewaterability of client sludge samples to inform treatment design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99% ammonia removal at temperatures as low as 1°C
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Geo-Dredging and Dewatering Solutions Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2011Strategic partnership of over a decade for deployment and project delivery of Geotube and solids management solutions throughout Canada. Geo-Dredging handles every aspect of project assessment, planning, and delivery including sludge testing, polymer selection, project planning, solids collection, and dewatering. Their team is skilled in mechanical equipment and pumping for developing and optimizing Bishop Water products.
• Eco CanadaminorOthersAlignment with Eco Canada, a leading authority in environmental career development and certification. Bishop Water team members are Eco Canada certified, demonstrating expertise and dedication to sustainable water solutions.
• Complete Energy SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional installation partner in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. Collaborated with Bishop Water on BioCord Reactor installation, aeration and chemical dosing system installation at Legumier Du Madawaska facility.
• Western University - Biofilm Engineering and Wastewater Resource Recovery Laboratory (BEWRR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for BioCord Reactor optimization. Dr. Martha Dagnew and Dr. Lin Sun conducted research on partial denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions. Research was financially funded by Mitacs and the Ontario Water Consortium's Water Industry Growth Program (WIG).
• SolmaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolmax is the manufacturer of Geotube® geotextile containers. Bishop Water markets and distributes Geotube products as part of their solids management solutions. Geotube containers are manufactured using high-strength polypropylene multifilament yarns meeting ASTM standards.
• International Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness partners distributing Bishop Water solutions in the United States, Australia/New Zealand, United Kingdom, Latin America, and Scandinavia. Part of the company's global expansion strategy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kemira: Global specialty chemicals supplier with a large water-treatment coagulant and polymer portfolio. Direct competitor to Bishop Water's ClariPhos and Solve 216B chemical revenue line.
• Solmax: Manufacturer of Geotube® geotextile containers and geosynthetics. Both a key distribution partner and a structural peer — competes in dewatering and shoreline protection while owning the underlying IP that Bishop Water resells.
• Premier Tech: Canadian-based water and wastewater treatment solutions provider with decentralized and municipal treatment systems. Geographically and segment-overlapping peer to Bishop Water's Canadian municipal book.
• Aqua-Aerobic Systems: U.S. manufacturer of biological, filtration, and cloth-media filtration systems for municipal wastewater treatment. Overlaps directly with Bishop Water's BioCord and solids management offerings for small-to-mid-sized municipalities.
• Parkson Corporation: Mid-sized U.S. wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer offering biological, filtration, and residuals management solutions to municipalities and industrial clients — directly comparable to Bishop Water's full equipment portfolio.
• Biowater Technology: Specialist in fixed-film and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) biological wastewater treatment. Closest direct competitor to Bishop Water's BioCord Reactors in biofilm-based ammonia and BOD removal for municipal and industrial wastewater.

Broad incumbents

• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water-treatment incumbent (now including the former GE Water) offering biological, chemical, and membrane solutions to municipalities and industry. Competes head-to-head with Bishop Water in nutrient removal and process chemistry.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water-treatment incumbent offering biological, chemical, and membrane systems across municipal and industrial markets. Competes for the same municipal RFPs as Bishop Water but with vastly broader portfolio and geographic scale.
• Ecolab (Nalco Water): Global water and process chemicals leader serving industrial and municipal customers. Broad competitor to Bishop Water's chemical (ClariPhos) and water-treatment service offerings at the upper end of the market.
• Xylem (Sanitaire, Wedeco, Leopold): Global water technology incumbent encompassing aeration (Sanitaire), disinfection (Wedeco), and biological/membrane treatment. Overlaps with Bishop Water's aeration and biological treatment product lines in municipal markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BishopWater
• Xx.com/bishopwatertech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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