HCT

What HCT does

HCT, LLC is a privately held, Scottsdale-headquartered chemistry company that develops and sells the WaterSOLV™ water treatment and soil remediation platform across U.S. agriculture, turf/golf, ornamental nurseries, and water-well markets. The proprietary chemistry integrates acidification, ion exchange/sequestration, organic dispersants, oxygenation and bacterial management into a single continuous chemigation program; flagship SKU WaterSOLV Curative is positioned as a replacement for sulfuric/N-pHuric acid treatment, with 550 gallons claimed to displace 5,500 gallons of 93%+ sulfuric acid. Supporting the chemistry is a proprietary diagnostic stack — the Legacy Analytical Testing Methods and the 2024 Legacy Analytical Ledger — that quantifies total (not just exchangeable) soil nutrient inventories and feeds prescriptive dosing.

The company monetizes along four streams: (1) packaged WaterSOLV chemistry (Curative, BC, pHix, Grow) sold through a bifurcated AG vs. Turf dealer network in the U.S. and Mexico, with 30-gallon minimums and Net 30 terms; (2) analytical testing services (Irrigation Water Analysis $251, Total Soil Digestion $258.75, Water Bac T $90, Ag & Well Water Rehabilitation $415.91, Available Soil Nutrition $184.50, Interpretations & Recommendations $160); (3) chemigation hardware and recurring replacement parts (FS-1 / FS-1 XL / FS-1 X2 systems, LMI pump rebuild kits $214, plungers $165, tubing, Acid Fume Scrubber $95, Injection Quill Extension $285.96); and (4) program-management consulting. Manufacturing is in Los Angeles and Jacksonville with will-call locations in Modesto and Paramount.

HCT serves an installed base of 3+ million agricultural acres, nearly 300 golf courses/sports fields, and hundreds of nurseries. The company was founded in 2013 (firmographics record lists 2015) by Principal Todd Eden, who is the named developer of the WaterSOLV chemistry; it is bootstrapped with no disclosed venture or institutional capital. Distribution is anchored by a 2024 strategic partnership with W.S. Connelly and its subsidiaries Landscape Supply, TenBarge Seed, and Walker Supply. The company holds NSF Standard 60, OMRI, ANSI, Standards Council of Canada, and CDFA registrations, and was named a 2025 AGRI Business Review Top Innovation Solutions for Agronomy recipient.

Name

HCT

Legal name

HCT, LLC

Website

https://hctllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HCT, LLC is a Scottsdale-based chemical company that sells the proprietary WaterSOLV™ water treatment and soil remediation chemistry, FS-1 chemigation systems, and Legacy analytical testing services to U.S. and Mexican agriculture, turf/golf, nursery, and water-well customers via a two-segment dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. WaterSOLV™ Chemistry Products: Sale of proprietary water treatment and soil remediation chemistry (WaterSOLV Curative, BC, pHix, Grow) delivered through dealers and direct accounts. Products are applied via chemigation systems at 1-6 ppm maintenance rates, with higher remediation rates during initial treatment phases. Packaged goods (drums/pails) rather than bulk tanker delivery.
2. Analytical Testing Services: Laboratory analysis services including Irrigation Water Analysis ($251.10), Ag & Well Water Rehabilitation Data ($415.91), Total Soil Digestion ($258.75), Irrigation Water Bac T Analysis ($90.00), Available Soil Nutrition testing ($184.50), and Interpretations & Recommendations ($160.00). Testing forms the diagnostic basis for prescriptions.
3. Chemigation Equipment & Parts: Sale of FS-1 chemigation systems, LMI pump rebuild kits, injection quill extensions, tubing, fittings, and accessories. Recurring revenue from replacement parts including plungers (recommended change every 12-16 months), tubing (change every 12-24 months), and pump head rebuild kits.
4. Consulting & Prescription Services: Fee-based ongoing consultation services for program management, with water treatment rates, soil remediation rates, timing, sustainability rates and associated costs provided as part of comprehensive programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HCT, LLC develops and sells the WaterSOLV™ proprietary chemistry platform, a water treatment and soil remediation system applied via chemigation. The company also manufactures FS-1 series chemigation injection equipment, sells Legacy Analytical Testing services for water and soil diagnostics, and distributes branded chemistry (WaterSOLV Curative, BC, pHix, Grow) to agriculture, turf, nursery, and water well customers through a U.S./Mexico dealer network.

Product overview

HCT offers the WaterSOLV™ Program, a science-based water treatment and soil remediation system comprising proprietary chemistry products (WaterSOLV™ Curative, WaterSOLV™ BC, WaterSOLV™ pHix, WaterSOLV™ Grow), FS-1 Series Chemigation injection systems (including FS-1 XL with remote monitoring and FS-1 X2 dual-flow controller), and Legacy Analytical Testing Methods for customized water and soil prescriptions. The program also includes analytical services (Irrigation Water Analysis, Water Bac T Analysis, Total Soil Digestion, Interpretations and Recommendations) and supporting equipment accessories (LMI Pump Maintenance Kits, Injection Quill Extension, Acid Fume Scrubber). Trade names include Well-Klean© and Water Treatment for Agronomy™.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WaterSOLV Curative: Primary water treatment chemistry for continuous injection applications
• WaterSOLV BC
• WaterSOLV pHix
• WaterSOLV Grow
• FS-1 Chemigation System
• FS-1 XL Chemigation System
• FS-1 X2 Chemigation System
• Legacy Methods
• HCT University (Hu)

Products and services

• WaterSOLV™ Curative Primary acid-based water treatment chemistry that suppresses pH to 7-8, performs ion exchange/sequestration of minerals and metals, adds dissolved oxygen to soil, and manages sulfate-reducing bacteria (black layer). 550 gallons displaces 5,500 gallons of 93+% sulfuric acid. Sold to agricultural operations, golf courses, and other irrigation users.
• WaterSOLV™ BC (Bacterial Control) Bacterial control product that targets gram-negative bacteria, bio-toxins, and biofilm accumulation in irrigation systems and soils. Works synergistically with WaterSOLV Curative to manage biological loading and prevent septic soil conditions.
• WaterSOLV™ pHix Topical application product for rapid pH adjustment and infiltration improvement. Demonstrated in case studies to increase infiltration rates significantly and reduce bulk density on golf greens and agricultural soils.
• WaterSOLV™ Grow Growth enhancement chemistry for topical and spotting applications in turf and agriculture settings, used in conjunction with the WaterSOLV treatment program.
• FS-1 Chemigation System Chemical injection system for continuous application of WaterSOLV chemistry into irrigation systems, enabling precise metering of products directly into water distribution lines. Sold to agriculture, turf, and water well customers.
• FS-1 XL Chemigation System Advanced chemigation system with web/smartphone remote access, reporting, and alarming for chemical output, tank levels, and water output parameters. New 2024 model in the FS-1 Series.
• FS-1 X2 Chemigation System Dual-flow chemigation controller designed for pump stations with separate high and low pressure systems, operating two flow meters from one controller. New 2024 model.
• Irrigation Water Analysis Full water chemistry panel testing for Ca, Mg, Na, Cl, bicarbonate, free lime, sulfur, iron, Mn, nitrate, phosphorus, SSP, and EC. Priced at $251.10 per analysis under the Legacy Analytical Testing Methods.
• Irrigation Water Bac T Analysis Total bacteria count (CFU/mL) plus sulfate, iron, and manganese food sources testing that drives black layer and biofilm identification. Priced at $90.00 per analysis.
• Total Soil Digestion Full acid digestion of total mineral, metal, and toxin reserves that quantifies everything driving pore space loss and remediation demand. Priced at $258.75 per analysis under the Legacy Analytical Testing Methods.
• Interpretations and Recommendations Written professional analysis with recommendations based on water and soil analyses, covering water treatment rates, soil remediation rates, timing, sustainability rates, and associated costs. Priced at $160.00 per report.
• HCT LMI Pump Maintenance Kit Complete pump maintenance kit including chemical suction and discharge tubing, PD Series Plunger, pump head bolts and washers, bypass valve O rings, pump head plugs, and LMI Injection Valve. Priced at $214.00.
• Injection Quill Extension Custom Super Alloy End-Loaded Injection Quill designed for demanding applications, containing chemistry when pump stations are depressurized. Priced at $285.96. New 2024 product.
• WaterSOLV Acid Fume Scrubber Clear tube canister loaded with Prilled Soda Lime pellets that absorbs and neutralizes acid fumes from WaterSOLV Curative containers. Priced at $95.00. New 2024 product.
• Legacy Analytical Ledger Tracking and management system for element data across water, soil, and available nutrition in an identifiable, trackable, and trendable format. New 2024 product within the Legacy Analytical Testing Methods.
• Well-Klean© Water Well Rehabilitation Trade name for HCT's water well rehabilitation solutions and products, addressing well rehabilitation needs, freshwater mussel/shell accumulation in irrigation, scale/carbonate deposits in pipes and fittings, and bacteria in water systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% average water reduction (up to 40% in some cases)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• W.S. Connelly and Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 June 2024Strategic distribution partnership with W.S. Connelly, a company founded in the 1950s as a feed 'n' seed business that has expanded to parent multiple companies serving turf and horticulture professionals, contractors, engineers, and resellers. W.S. Connelly facilitates WaterSOLV distribution across its network including Landscape Supply (mid-Atlantic), TenBarge Seed (Ohio River Valley), and Walker Supply (Pennsylvania/Ohio/West Virginia/Maryland/New York).
• Landscape SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the most well-respected turf and ornamental distribution businesses in the country, serving the mid-Atlantic region for more than 60 years. Distributes WaterSOLV products from sport complexes to golf courses.
• TenBarge SeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading distributor of grass seed, fertilizer, and chemicals for golf course, sports turf, lawn care, landscape management, and arbor care industries. Products shipped throughout the Ohio River valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio). 80 years in business.
• Walker Supply Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProudly serviced turf and ornamental markets with quality products and professional services for more than 30 years. Committed to providing unsurpassed dedicated service, product expertise, and local agronomic insight throughout Pennsylvania and portions of Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York.
• International Sports Turf Research Center (ISTRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISTRC handles soil physical analysis for golf course superintendents. Founded 1994, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Partner Robert Oppold (soil scientist) collaborated with HCT to develop The Legacy Test Methods - a testing collaborative for golf turf and agricultural soils.
• Tournament Turf Laboratories (Dr. David York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValencia, Pennsylvania-based laboratory providing chemical analysis for soil testing. Dr. David York collaborated with ISTRC and HCT to develop the strong acid digestion testing methods that revealed previously undetected soil nutrient accumulation.
• New Mix Laboratories (Robert Oppold)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by soil scientist Robert Oppold in 1994. Oppold served as key scientific collaborator in developing The Legacy Test Methods (launched 2022), contributing soil physics expertise alongside HCT's chemistry capabilities and York/TTL's analytical chemistry.
• Turf DietitianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgronomic consulting firm providing soil and turf nutrition consultation. Their representatives have observed and validated WaterSOLV treatment results in client golf courses (e.g., Wild Horse Golf Club) through conventional testing data.
• Cascades Consulting LLC (Gary Reding)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGary Reding, Principal of Cascades Consulting in Fort Collins, CO (31 years agriculture industry experience), has been conducting SAP analysis and validating WaterSOLV results with Kansas wheat farmers, New Mexico pecan growers, and Florida citrus nurseries. Provides independent third-party agronomic validation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Floratine Biosciences: Floratine Biosciences produces foliar nutrition and soil surfactant products for golf course turf, sports fields, and agriculture. It competes directly with HCT in the turf water-treatment and soil-chemistry category with comparable continuous-injection programs and proprietary chemistries.
• Aqua-Aid (Verdesian Life Sciences): Aqua-Aid is a long-established turf water-management brand specializing in wetting agents, soil surfactants, and water conservation products for golf courses. Its product mix and dealer-channel GTM closely mirror HCT's turf business and represents the most entrenched incumbent peer.
• PBI-Gordon Corporation: PBI-Gordon is a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on turf and ornamental products including wetting agents, fertilizers, and plant growth regulators. Its portfolio overlaps with HCT's turf segment and shares similar distribution through turf-focused dealers.
• Earth Science Laboratories: Earth Science Laboratories produces specialty water treatment chemistry applied across turf, agriculture, and industrial water systems. Its product range (water treatment, soil remediation, irrigation management) closely parallels WaterSOLV's chemistry-plus-application model.
• SoilLogic: SoilLogic develops soil surfactant and water-management products for golf course superintendents and sports turf managers. It competes with HCT's turf chemistry line and serves overlapping customer profiles through independent distributors.
• BioSafe Systems: BioSafe Systems manufactures water treatment and disease control chemistries for agriculture, turf, and water systems. Its bacterial control, biofilm management, and irrigation-water disinfection products overlap with HCT's WaterSOLV BC and Curative offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Verdesian Life Sciences: Verdesian Life Sciences (parent of Aqua-Aid) is a larger specialty agricultural input company with broad portfolio of nutrient use efficiency, biological, and water management products. Comparable to HCT at the chemistry level but operates at greater scale across multiple crop segments.
• Brandt Consolidated: Brandt is a specialty agricultural input manufacturer and distributor serving broad-acre and specialty crops with foliar nutrition, adjuvants, and surfactants. Its product categories overlap with HCT's agronomy segment while operating across a much larger customer base.

Others

• Wilbur-Ellis Company: Wilbur-Ellis is a large US ag-input distributor carrying specialty chemicals, fertilizer, and crop protection products. Relevant as a potential channel partner for HCT and as a competitive channel that could carry or exclude WaterSOLV in key US ag regions.

Emerging players

• Atticus LLC: Atticus is a specialty agrochemical company offering branded and generic crop protection and adjuvant products to US ag retailers. Relevant as a scaled specialty chemistry competitor with distribution overlap to HCT's AG dealer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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