FCT Water Treatment

What FCT Water Treatment does

FCT Water Treatment (legal entity: Fact Water Co.) is a privately held industrial water treatment services and equipment provider headquartered in Windsor, Colorado, founded in 2003 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company delivers water treatment solutions to industrial facilities across the United States, with primary verticals in power generation, central heating and cooling plants, and engineering consulting firms. Its service portfolio spans boiler water treatment, service deionization, electrodeionization, PFAS treatment, cooling water treatment, ultrafiltration, ST-108 filtration equipment, Legionella control, wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis, and containerized modular water treatment systems, supplemented by consulting services.

The company's technology stack combines proprietary chemistries and branded equipment (including ST-108 systems) with third-party 'world-class' supplier technologies, allowing FCT to assemble tailored best-in-class solutions for each facility rather than deploying a fixed product portfolio. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: one-time equipment sales (ST-108 systems, containerized units, RO/UF membrane systems), recurring service contracts covering chemistry management and system monitoring, ongoing consumable supply tied to the installed equipment base, and project-based consulting engagements. Go-to-market is consultative direct sales via a structured five-step process (Synergy Check, Discovery, Scope Definition, Proposal, Initial Execution) with ongoing 'peace of mind' support, targeting enterprise customers in complex industrial water applications. The company markets primarily through its website, a knowledge center, and organic social channels, and operates within a broader FCT affiliated network that includes FCTA Mexico, Florida CirTech, A-Laser, FCT Solder, NanoSlic, and FCT Recovery.

Name

FCT Water Treatment

Legal name

Fact Water Co.

Website

https://fctwater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FCT Water Treatment (Fact Water Co.) is a Windsor, Colorado-based industrial water treatment services and equipment provider serving power plants, central heating and cooling facilities, and engineering consulting firms across the United States with tailored chemistry management, proprietary equipment, and ongoing service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Treatment Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK), Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB)

Keywords

• Industrial water treatment
• Boiler water treatment
• Cooling water treatment
• PFAS treatment services
• Wastewater treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Services: Ongoing water treatment service delivery including chemistry management, system monitoring, and operational support for industrial facilities. Services are tailored to each customer and delivered through a structured process from initial execution to ongoing peace-of-mind support.
2. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of water treatment equipment including ST-108 equipment, modular containerized systems, reverse osmosis units, ultrafiltration systems, and related hardware. Equipment is sold alongside ongoing service and consumables.
3. Consumables: Ongoing consumable sales supporting equipment operation, including treatment chemicals and replacement components. These sales are tied to the installed equipment base and generate recurring revenue.
4. Consulting Services: Water treatment consulting services for facilities seeking expert guidance on chemistry, system design, and optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FCT Water Treatment (Fact Water Co.) provides tailored industrial water treatment services and equipment to commercial and industrial facilities in the United States. Core offerings include boiler water treatment, cooling water treatment, service deionization, electrodeionization, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, PFAS treatment, Legionella management, wastewater treatment, and containerized modular water treatment systems, supported by ongoing chemistry management and consulting services.

Product overview

FCT Water Treatment (Fact Water Co.) operates as a water treatment services and equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of treatment solutions. The company provides both treatment services (boiler water, cooling water, PFAS, Legionella, wastewater) and equipment products (ST-108 systems, containerized treatment systems). Their approach combines proprietary chemistries and equipment with world-class supplier technologies to deliver tailored solutions. Core offerings include deionization, electrodeionization, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and modular treatment systems, supported by consulting services and ongoing operational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boiler Water Treatment Water treatment services for boiler systems to prevent scale, corrosion, and operational inefficiencies in industrial and commercial facilities.
• Cooling Water Treatment Water treatment solutions for cooling towers to control scale, corrosion, and biological growth in industrial and commercial facilities.
• Service Deionization Deionization water treatment services that remove ionized minerals and salts from water for industrial applications requiring purified water.
• Electrodeionization Modular water electrodeionization services combining electricity and ion exchange membranes for high-purity water production in industrial applications.
• PFAS Treatment Specialized treatment services for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water sources for industrial facilities.
• Ultrafiltration Modular ultrafiltration water treatment using membrane technology to remove suspended solids and pathogens from water for industrial and commercial applications.
• ST-108 Equipment & Services ST-108 branded water treatment equipment and associated treatment services for water filtration applications in industrial facilities.
• Legionella Treatment Water treatment services focused on controlling Legionella bacteria in water systems, particularly cooling towers and building water systems.
• Wastewater Treatment Treatment services for industrial and commercial wastewater to meet discharge requirements and environmental compliance standards.
• Reverse Osmosis Membrane-based water treatment services using reverse osmosis technology for desalination and purification in industrial applications.
• Containerized Water Treatment Systems Modular, containerized water treatment systems providing scalable and portable treatment solutions for facilities requiring flexible or temporary water treatment infrastructure.
• Water Treatment Consulting Expert consulting services to assess industrial and commercial water treatment needs and develop customized chemistry, system design, and optimization solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• FCT eliminates the need for customers to constantly retrain vendor representatives on facility processes, saving time and reducing operational burden.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Florida CirTechminorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. Florida CirTech is a related entity within the FCT network of companies.
• A-LaserminorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. A-Laser is a related entity within the FCT network of companies.
• FCT SolderminorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. FCT Solder is a related entity within the FCT network of companies.
• NanoSlicminorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. NanoSlic is a related entity within the FCT network of companies.
• FCT RecoveryminorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. FCT Recovery is a related entity within the FCT network of companies.
• FCTA MexicominorOthersListed as a partner under the 'Partners' section on the FCT Water Treatment website. FCTA Mexico (fctamexico.mx) is a related entity within the FCT network operating in Mexico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia provides water and wastewater treatment systems and services globally, including industrial process water, boiler/cooling, and modular/containerized systems. It overlaps with FCT on equipment, services, and consulting for industrial customers, but at a much broader portfolio scale.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ supplies industrial water treatment chemistry, equipment, and service contracts across power, chemical, and manufacturing customers. Its full-lifecycle water management offering overlaps with FCT's boiler, cooling, deionization, and wastewater services.
• Nalco Water (Ecolab): Nalco Water, an Ecolab division, is the dominant incumbent in industrial water treatment, offering chemistry, equipment, and digital monitoring for boiler/cooling/process water across virtually every industrial vertical. FCT competes against Nalco at most of its enterprise prospects.
• Kurita Water Industries: Kurita is a global industrial water treatment specialist offering boiler, cooling, ultrapure water, and wastewater solutions with strong chemistry IP. It competes with FCT in process water and high-purity deionization, particularly for power and electronics-adjacent customers.

Direct peers

• ChemTreat: ChemTreat is one of the largest U.S. industrial water treatment specialists, providing boiler, cooling, and process water chemistry plus service. It is the closest direct competitor to FCT in terms of customer profile (industrial facilities, power, manufacturing) and service-plus-consumables model.
• Solenis: Solenis supplies water treatment and process chemistries to industrial customers globally, including power and heavy industry. It competes head-to-head with FCT on boiler/cooling water programs and consumable chemistry, but at significantly greater scale.
• Aqua-Chem: Aqua-Chem specializes in water and wastewater treatment systems and services for industrial, marine, and process applications, including containerized and modular treatment platforms. It competes directly with FCT's containerized system and process water treatment lines.
• Samco Technologies: Samco designs and manufactures custom industrial water and wastewater treatment systems (RO, UF, deionization, modular skids) and provides ongoing service. It is highly comparable to FCT's equipment-plus-service business, especially for modular/containerized offerings.
• US Water Services: US Water Services is a mid-market industrial water treatment company providing integrated chemistry, equipment, and service programs for industrial and institutional customers. It is closely comparable to FCT in size, go-to-market, and recurring-service-plus-consumables model.

Others

• AWT (Association of Water Technologies): AWT is the U.S. trade association for industrial water treatment service companies, of which FCT is a member (logo shown on site). It is not a competitor but defines the peer ecosystem and provides industry standards, training, and benchmarking relevant to FCT's competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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