What Water Tech does

Water Tech, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned US water treatment company headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, established in January 1990 by Ken Farris. The company provides consultation, management, and application of water and wastewater treatment programs for industrial, municipal, and energy sector customers across North America, with primary verticals including industrial manufacturing (food processing, poultry, beef, pork, rendering, paper), municipal drinking water and wastewater facilities, power generation (coal-fired, hydroelectric, nuclear), biofuels/ethanol production, oil and gas operations, food and beverage processing, and heavy industry.

The company's core technology consists of proprietary chemical formulations and application equipment systems. Its chemical product line spans branded chemistries such as StillBreak, OilBreak, ScaleBreak, ScaleTrol, ScaleTrol G, FoamBreak, and ProBreak for biofuel and industrial applications, alongside NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 certified potable water treatment chemicals covering raw water treatment, clarification, filtration, and disinfection. Equipment products include the FloTrac chemical feed and monitoring system (real-time monitoring, remote accessibility, online customer portal), the LPMS-1500 automated polymer batching system with PLC/HMI control, and trailer-mounted dissolved air flotation, suspended air flotation, and breakpoint chlorination rental units deployable within 48-72 hours. The company also operates chemical blending, packaging, and proprietary transportation services from a centralized Fort Smith hub.

Water Tech monetizes through multiple streams: one-time and ongoing sales of specialty chemicals and equipment, usage-based equipment rental, and recurring technical/managed services including on-site support, installation, and maintenance. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and municipal field sales via dedicated account managers, supplemented by event-driven demand generation at industry conferences (e.g., FEW 2025) and a quote-based, non-transparent pricing model. Geographic footprint includes five US facilities (Fort Smith AR, McAlester OK, Meridian MS, Statesville NC, Odessa TX), with a stated North American growth strategy focused on Midwestern, West Coast, and Southern states. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external institutional funding, and has reported over a decade of continuous positive sales growth.

Name

Water Tech

Legal name

Water Tech, Inc.

Website

https://watertechinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Water Tech, Inc. is a privately held US water treatment company providing proprietary chemical formulations, application equipment, and technical services to industrial, municipal, and energy sector customers across North America. Founded in 1990, the company operates five US facilities and a proprietary transportation fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Municipal Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAA)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Wastewater treatment chemicals
• Boiler cooling water
• Ethanol process chemistry
• Municipal water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Smith

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Chemicals and Specialty Chemistries: Sale of specialty chemical formulations including coagulants, flocculants, anti-foams, biocides, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and process chemicals. Products available in bulk, pails, drums, totes, or custom packaging.
2. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of water treatment equipment including chemical mix and feed equipment, control equipment, pumps, metering systems, instrumentation, polymer handling systems, screening equipment, and odor control systems from partner manufacturers.
3. Equipment Rental Program: Rental of trailer-mounted DAF units, SAF units, chemical make-up systems, and skid-mounted breakpoint chlorination units for temporary water treatment needs. Includes operator assistance, training, and ongoing support.
4. Water Treatment Services: Technical consulting, on-site support, assessment, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for water and wastewater treatment systems across industrial and municipal applications.
5. Transportation Services: Proprietary fleet providing delivery of chemicals and equipment with dedicated drivers, hot shot services, common carrier partnerships. Central location in Fort Smith enables swift and economical deliveries.
6. Chemical Blending, Packaging, and Transport: Custom chemical blending, packaging in various container options (drums, totes, bottles, bulk), and transport logistics for commodity and specialty chemicals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Water Tech, Inc. provides consultation, management, and application of water and wastewater treatment programs for industrial, municipal, and energy-sector customers. The company sells proprietary specialty chemicals (coagulants, flocculants, anti-foams, biocides, scale and corrosion inhibitors), application equipment, and on-site technical services. Core service lines cover wastewater and potable water treatment, utility boiler and cooling water, power generation, biofuels/ethanol co-product recovery, and oil and gas water management.

Product overview

Water Tech, Inc. is a water treatment chemical solutions and services company founded in 1990, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized chemical products and equipment for industrial water treatment. The core offering includes chemical treatment programs (StillBreak, OilBreak, ScaleBreak, ScaleTrol, FoamBreak, ProBreak) for biofuels/ethanol production, wastewater treatment services, utility water treatment, power generation solutions, and energy services. Equipment products include the FloTrac chemical feed/monitoring system, LPMS-1500 Polymer Batching System, and an Equipment Rental Program for mobile DAF/SAF units. The company operates through a hub-and-spoke distribution model with facilities in Fort Smith, AR (headquarters), McAlester, OK, Meridian, MS, Statesville, NC, and Odessa, TX, supported by a dedicated transportation fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• StillBreak Proprietary chemical treatment for ethanol producers that releases and recovers corn oil from whole stillage, targeting co-product yield optimization.
• OilBreak Corn oil demulsifier chemical formulations designed to break emulsions and increase corn oil yield at ethanol plants.
• ScaleBreak Clean-in-Place (CIP) chemistry for ethanol and corn wet milling operations that removes scale more safely than traditional caustics.
• ScaleTrol Deposit control agents that prevent scale buildup on heat transfer surfaces in ethanol and corn wet milling operations.
• ScaleTrol G Evaporator and syrup line antifoulant treatment for biofuel production facilities to prevent fouling and maintain throughput.
• FoamBreak Anti-foam chemical formulations customized for ethanol and corn wet milling processes to control surface foam and bubble walls.
• ProBreak Clean-in-Place (CIP) chemistry for protein recovery equipment that improves clarifier performance and replaces caustic or acid cleaning.
• LPMS-1500 Polymer Batching System Automated polymer dilution and injection skid with flow-paced control for consistent solution strength under varying flow conditions.
• FloTrac Chemical Feed and Monitoring System Scalable chemical feed and monitoring system with real-time monitoring, online customer portal, remote accessibility, and usage optimization.
• Equipment Rental Program Rental program for trailer-mounted dissolved air flotation (DAF), suspended air flotation (SAF), and skid-mounted breakpoint chlorination units deployable within 48-72 hours.
• Wastewater and Potable Water Treatment Services Comprehensive wastewater and potable water treatment services combining chemical, mechanical, and biological solutions for industrial and municipal customers.
• Utility Water Treatment Services Boiler and cooling water treatment programs, including food and beverage utility treatment and heavy industrial utility chemical programs.
• Power Generation Solutions Chemical and equipment solutions for power plants covering influent treatment, reverse osmosis, cooling towers, boilers, coal handling, and nuclear cooling systems.
• Biofuels and Grain Processing Operations Services Chemical solutions and application equipment for ethanol co-product recovery and corn wet milling operations to maximize yield and efficiency.
• Energy Services Oil and gas water treatment services covering saltwater disposal wells, gas dehydration, Kimray pump repair, TEG dehydration units, and specialty chemicals.
• Transportation Services Dedicated fleet transportation for chemicals and equipment with dry box, specialized tanker, hot shot, and common carrier options from the Fort Smith hub.
• Chemical Blending, Packaging, and Transport Custom chemical blending, packaging in drums, totes, bottles, or bulk containers, and transport logistics for commodity and specialty chemicals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 153 million pounds of additional corn oil production in 2024 through StillBreak applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SolugencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Water Tech, Inc. and Solugen joined forces in a strategic partnership. The announcement was featured in July 2025 news, indicating a collaborative relationship focused on innovative solutions for the energy and water treatment industries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Water Services: US-focused industrial water treatment specialist offering chemicals, equipment, and service across similar verticals including food and beverage, power, biofuels, and light manufacturing. Closely comparable in size, customer mix, and direct field service model.
• ChemTreat: A direct competitor in industrial water and wastewater treatment chemistry serving similar industrial, food and beverage, power, and municipal customers with specialty chemical programs, equipment, and on-site service. Highly comparable mid-market model with direct field sales and custom-blended chemistry.

Emerging players

• Aquatech International: Specialty water and wastewater treatment provider focused on industrial process water, desalination, and reuse applications. Comparable in serving industrial customers with custom chemistry and engineered systems, particularly in oil and gas and power.
• BWA Water Additives: Specialty chemicals supplier focused on water treatment and process chemistry for industrial markets including oil and gas, desalination, and power. Comparable in specialty chemistry positioning and serving similar heavy industrial end markets.
• Lenntech: Niche water treatment solutions provider specializing in industrial and potable water treatment systems, including chemical dosing equipment. Comparable in dosing/monitoring product category and focus on industrial and municipal clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese-headquartered water treatment chemicals and equipment company serving power, semiconductor, and industrial customers globally. Comparable in chemistry and equipment offerings, particularly in boiler/cooling water and process treatment.
• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Ecolab's water division is the dominant global industrial water treatment player with chemical programs, digital monitoring, and on-site service. Competitor across nearly all of Water Tech's verticals but with much greater scale, R&D resources, and digital platform capabilities.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment major offering chemicals, equipment, and services to municipal and industrial customers. Overlaps in industrial chemistry, mobile/rental treatment units, and municipal water programs, but competes from a vastly larger footprint.
• Solenis: Global specialty chemicals manufacturer serving water-intensive industries including pulp and paper, food and beverage, and energy. Overlaps with Water Tech in water treatment chemistries, scale inhibitors, and biocides, but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• H2O Innovation: North American water treatment solutions provider with specialty chemicals, filtration, and aftermarket services for industrial and municipal customers. Comparable in offering breadth and customer type, though more focused on membrane systems and equipment integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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