Clearwater Tech

What Clearwater Tech does

ClearWater Tech LLC is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of ozone water and air treatment systems, founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures corona discharge and ultraviolet ozone generators spanning output capacities from 0.1 grams per hour (Microzone residential units) to 170 grams per hour (industrial Cabinet systems), along with proprietary accessories including the AEROUSnx oxygen concentrator, AD-40 air dryer, RMS rack-mounted modules, Mazzei injectors, contact vessels, ambient ozone sensors, and catalytic destruct systems. Its core technology includes the patented Self-Resonating Technology (SRT) for automatic adjustment to pressure/flow variations and the industry's first System Information and Diagnostics (S.I.D.) LCD display, with all systems certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 by IAPMO R&T and approved by FDA, USDA, EPA, and OSHA.

ClearWater Tech serves diversified commercial and industrial end markets including commercial and residential pools/spas, foodservice and food processing, wineries, breweries and cideries, cannabis cultivation, commercial laundry, aviation potable water disinfection, ice and seafood processing, bottled water, aquariums/zoos, and residential problem water treatment. The go-to-market combines a professional distributor and dealer network across the U.S. and international markets with a direct enterprise sales team that delivers custom turnkey system design, OEM joint product development (including a stated strategic partnership with Pentair), project commissioning, and ongoing technical support. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of ozone generators and peripheral components, supplemented by professional services for commissioning, training, OEM co-development, and product leasing.

Customer evidence spans a wide range of enterprise and government accounts including Hotel del Coronado, The Pentagon, Hyatt Regency Resort Maui, Nike World Campus, NASA Johnson Space Center, Georgia Tech (1996 Olympics Venue), Marriott Courtyard, CaroMont Health, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, and Firestone Walker Brewing Company, with documented operational outcomes such as $45K–$100K annual savings and 75%+ water usage reductions in commercial laundry deployments, and 8–16 month ROI in laundry retrofit applications.

Name

Clearwater Tech

Legal name

ClearWater Tech LLC

Website

https://cwtozone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ClearWater Tech is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1986 in San Luis Obispo, that designs and produces corona discharge and UV ozone generation systems for water and air treatment across pools, foodservice, beverage, laundry, aviation, and industrial applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Ozone water treatment
• Industrial ozone generators
• Commercial laundry systems
• Water purification equipment
• Air quality systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ozone Generator Hardware Sales: ClearWater Tech designs, engineers, and manufactures ozone water treatment systems and related components. Revenue is generated through the sale of ozone generators ranging from compact residential units (0.1 g/hr) to large industrial cabinets (170 g/hr), along with peripheral components and accessories.
2. Peripheral Components and Accessories: Sale of air preparation systems, control and delivery accessories including Mazzei injectors, contact vessels, ozone destruct systems, vacuum breaks, and check valve assemblies.
3. Custom Turnkey System Design and OEM Products: Custom turnkey system design and OEM joint product design and development services. Company partners with OEMs to create unique ozone-related products that set new industry standards.
4. Technical Support and Field Services: Technical and field support, project commissioning and start-up, product and application training, and product leasing services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ClearWater Tech designs, engineers, and manufactures ozone water treatment systems and related components for water and air applications. The product line spans from compact 0.1 g/hr residential units to 170 g/hr industrial cabinet systems, serving foodservice, swimming pools, spas, wineries, breweries, indoor cannabis facilities, commercial laundries, and problem water treatment. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of ozone generators and peripheral components, supplemented by custom turnkey system design, OEM joint product development, project commissioning, and technical support services.

Product overview

Clearwater Tech is a manufacturer of ozone water and air treatment solutions. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Water Purification Products (including Apex Series wall-mounted systems, Cabinet industrial systems, Clean In Place systems, Laundry systems, Micro/Mini Series compact generators, POE skid-mounted systems, and specialty products like AviOzonx for aviation and Oxidice for ice machines), Indoor Air Quality Products (AirWaves whole-home HVAC system, ComAir 20T commercial system, and ZAP portable purifier), Air Preparation Systems (AEROUSnx oxygen concentrators, AD-40 air dryers, and RMS rack-mounted modules), and Control & Delivery Accessories (injectors, contact vessels, sensors, and destruct systems). The core technology is corona discharge ozone generation, with UV-based ozone systems for lower-output applications. Ozone generators range from 0.1 g/hr to 170 g/hr output capacity. The systems serve diverse markets including commercial pools/spas, food/beverage processing, breweries/wineries, commercial laundry, cannabis facilities, and residential applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoTex: Commercial laundry ozone systems for disinfection using cold-water programs that reduce energy, water, and chemical use
• NatureWash
• AviOzonx
• Oxidice
• ActivTapp
• AEROUSnx

Products and services

• ACS ActivTapp Commercial Rinse System Commercial rinse system that produces ozone-enriched water for food preparation surface sanitation. Features LED status indicators, microprocessor control, and real-time ozone measuring for foodservice operations.
• AviOzonx Aircraft Water Disinfection System Mobile ozone system specifically designed for the aviation industry to sanitize aircraft onboard potable water systems. Exceeds US EPA Aircraft Drinking Water requirements.
• Apex Series Ozone Systems Wall-mounted ozone systems combining generators with ancillary components for residential and commercial pool, spa, and water feature applications. Models include Apex I (1 g/hr) through Apex VIII (30 g/hr).
• Apex Ae Series Ozone Generators Advanced ozone generators with built-in oxygen concentrators, back-flow prevention, and automatic controls for commercial swimming pools and ponds. Available in A4e (4 g/hr), A8e (8 g/hr), and A15e (15 g/hr) models.
• C1 Mobile Disinfection Cart Mobile ozone cart providing ozone-enriched water for clean-in-place and surface disinfection, particularly for wineries and breweries. Features up to 9 grams/hour ozone production, built-in oxygen concentrator, and separately controlled ozone gassing for barrel preservation.
• Cabinet Ozone Generators Industrial-strength corona discharge ozone generators for larger commercial applications. Models include CD4000P (56 g/hr), CD6000P (84 g/hr), CD8000P (112 g/hr), and CD12000P (170 g/hr). Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI/CAN 50.
• Clean In Place (CIP) Systems Wall-mounted ozone system packages providing ozone-enriched water for superior water treatment and odor control. Includes CIP20 (0.2 g/hr) through CIP3000 (30 g/hr) models.
• EcoTex Laundry Systems Commercial laundry ozone systems enabling cold-water programs that reduce energy, water, chemical use, and cycle times. Includes ECO1 (4 g/hr) through ECO4 (27 g/hr) and NatureWash models. ROI achieved in 8-16 months.
• Micro Series Ozone Generators Compact corona discharge ozone generators for small-scale water treatment. Includes Microzone 100 (0.1 g/hr), Pro-400 (0.4 g/hr), Microzone CD325 (0.325 g/hr), and Microzone CD550 (0.55 g/hr).
• Mini Series Ozone Generators Compact, energy-efficient corona discharge ozone generators including CD10 (1.3-4 g/hr), CD10/AD, CD12 (2.6-8 g/hr), and CD12/AD with built-in air dryer.
• Oxidice Ice Machine Disinfection Ice machine disinfection system treating incoming water supply to reduce bacteria, molds, yeast, and contaminants. Treats both water and bin surfaces with variable ozone output.
• POE (Point-of-Entry) Systems Point-of-Entry skid-mounted ozone systems for residential and commercial water treatment. Includes POE10 (1.3 g/hr), POE12 (2.6 g/hr), and POE-HT (0.5 g/hr) for well water and cistern applications.
• Skid Mount Systems Pre-wired, pre-plumbed turnkey ozone systems. Models include CD15/O2 (10 g/hr), CD20/O2 (20 g/hr), and HDO3 series (8-30 g/hr) with integrated PPM controller for high-demand water treatment applications.
• Ultraviolet Ozone Systems UV-based ozone generators with food-grade stainless steel chambers. Includes MZ-250 (0.1 g/hr), UV-275 (0.1 g/hr), S-1200 (0.25 g/hr), PR-1300 (0.25 g/hr), CS-1400 (0.5 g/hr), and UV-2800 (1.0 g/hr).
• Wall Mounted Series Ozone Systems High-output wall-mounted ozone systems delivering up to 30 g/hr. Includes CD1500 (10 g/hr), CD1500P (15 g/hr), CD15NX (15 g/hr), CD2000 (20 g/hr), CD2000P (27 g/hr), and CD30NX (30 g/hr) with LCD diagnostics.
• AirWaves HVAC Air Treatment System Whole-home HVAC air treatment system using UV and ozone to reduce household odors and airborne microbes. Installs in supply air duct and operates with HVAC system.
• ComAir 20T Commercial HVAC Sterilization System Commercial-grade HVAC sterilization system reducing airborne contaminants and unwanted odors using ozone and UV lamps. Covers up to 10,000 square feet with optional ambient ozone sensor.
• ZAP Room Air Purifier Portable room air purifier with UV ozone lamps and 30 CFM fan for odor reduction. For unoccupied industrial use only; emits ozone.

Quantifiable outcome

• CaroMont Health saved $45k/year in utility costs and reduced water consumption by over 1 million gallons/year with EcoTex laundry system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PentaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClearWater Tech works with Pentair on OEM joint product design and development. A press release link to Pentair Corporate is featured on the About page indicating an ongoing strategic partnership for water treatment solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ozone Solutions: Manufacturer of ozone generators for water and air treatment serving commercial and industrial markets in North America, with a comparable product range (lab, commercial, industrial-scale systems) and overlapping verticals such as food processing, pools, and laundry.
• DEL Ozone: Long-established U.S. manufacturer of corona discharge ozone systems for pools, spas, and water treatment; competes head-to-head with ClearWater Tech in commercial aquatic and residential pool markets with similar product families.
• Pacific Ozone: California-based manufacturer of integrated ozone systems and generators targeted at commercial laundry, food processing, and water reuse — directly overlapping ClearWater Tech's EcoTex and CIP product lines and customer verticals.
• Primozone: Specialist manufacturer of high-concentration ozone generators focused on industrial water and process applications, serving food, marine, and aquaculture markets — comparable to ClearWater Tech's industrial Cabinet and CIP lines.
• Biozone Scientific International: Manufacturer of ozone-based and UV-based commercial and industrial cleaning, sanitation, and water treatment systems serving food processing, hospitality, and laundry — directly overlapping ClearWater Tech's verticals with a similar mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments (Ozone Business): Diversified global instrumentation company whose ozone generator product line targets semiconductor, water treatment, and industrial markets — competes with CWT in higher-output industrial ozone generation with greater R&D and global sales scale.
• Pentair: Global water treatment platform serving pools, aquaculture, and industrial water; ClearWater Tech is both a strategic OEM partner and a competitor in residential and commercial aquatic ozone systems, with significantly greater scale and distribution.
• Xylem: Multi-billion-dollar global water technology company offering municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions including ozone systems — competes with CWT primarily in larger industrial and municipal bids but with vastly greater resources.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Large U.S. water treatment solutions provider covering industrial process water, municipal water, and disinfection technologies including ozone — overlaps with CWT in industrial ozone applications and broad food and beverage vertical coverage.
• Hayward Holdings: Major manufacturer of pool and spa equipment including chemical and ozone-based sanitization systems; competes with ClearWater Tech in residential and commercial pool markets with much broader product breadth and stronger dealer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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