City Corporation

What City Corporation does

City Corporation (legal name: City Corporation Russellville Water & Sewer) is a non-profit municipal utility corporation formed in April 1985 under Arkansas statute (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 14-199-701 and 14-199-301) to operate the Russellville, Arkansas water and wastewater systems under agreement with the City of Russellville. It serves Russellville's approximately 30,000 residents, local industry, and neighboring communities through a unified water/wastewater platform anchored by the Huckleberry Creek Reservoir (5.8 billion gallon capacity, online 1996), a 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant, and an 8.5 MGD Pollution Control Works facility upgraded for $15 million at end of 2022 with peracetic acid disinfection and anaerobic selector technology to produce Class A-EQ biosolids. The collection system comprises more than 170 miles of publicly maintained gravity sewer, 3,291 manholes, 19 lift stations, and 14.1 miles of force main, serving over 9,000 homes and businesses plus the City of Dover (wastewater) and City of London (water). Wholesale customers include the Tri-County Regional Water District, which receives 35–45 million gallons per month across five metering points covering a 400-square-mile rural service area in Pope, Yell, and Logan counties and represents the company's largest single customer at approximately 20% of water sold.

The company's revenue model is usage-based for water (monthly consumption billed by meter, rates set by Russellville City Council) and subscription-based for wastewater (monthly flat charges), supplemented since September 2024 by professional-services revenue from billing for CARDS Recycling solid-waste collection on behalf of the City of Russellville. Distribution goes to three customer types through directly owned infrastructure: residential (primary), industrial/commercial (Conagra Brands, Tyson Foods, Rockline Industries) requiring consistent high-quality water for manufacturing operations, and municipal/wholesale (Tri-County, Dover, London). Approximately 65 employees operate from a headquarters at 205 West 3rd Place, Russellville, plus the Water Treatment Plant, the Pollution Control Works / Maintenance / Construction campus, and the Huckleberry Creek Reservoir. Customer-facing technology is built around two third-party platforms: the Badger Meter EyeOnWater consumption portal and the Smart911 RAVE mass-notification system for boil-water and emergency alerts. The Board of Directors is a five-member commission appointed by the City of Russellville, and the company pays the City 4.5% of gross water charges as a lease fee for use of all water/wastewater assets.

Name

City Corporation

Legal name

City Corporation Russellville Water & Sewer

Website

https://citycorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

City Corporation (Russellville Water & Sewer) is a city-owned non-profit municipal utility operating water and wastewater services for Russellville, Arkansas's 30,000 residents, local industry, and partner municipalities including Tri-County, Dover, and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAG

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYEUANADAA

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Water & Wastewater Utilities/Wastewater Treatment & Reuse (Municipal/Industrial)

SECONDARYBPALAMAA

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Wastewater & Septage Management Services

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Wastewater treatment
• Municipal water supply
• Sewer collection systems
• Water treatment operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Russellville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Service Fees: Monthly water service charges based on consumption volume. Rates are set by the Russellville City Council. Revenue from water service constitutes the majority of revenue, with Tri-County Regional Water District accounting for approximately 20% of water sold as the largest wholesale customer.
2. Wastewater Service Fees: Monthly wastewater treatment charges. Includes municipal rate for City of Dover wastewater service. Revenue from wastewater services covers treatment of wastewater from approximately 30,000 Russellville residents, local industry, and Dover customers.
3. Billing Services for CARDS Recycling: Since September 2024, City Corporation handles billing services for solid waste collection on behalf of City of Russellville through agreement with CARDS Recycling. Revenue is derived from billing-related services only, not waste collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

City Corporation is a city-owned non-profit municipal utility that provides potable water supply and wastewater treatment services to approximately 30,000 residents of Russellville, Arkansas and surrounding communities. It operates the Huckleberry Creek Reservoir (5.8 billion gallons) and a 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant for water production, plus the Pollution Control Works (8.5 MGD) for wastewater treatment, supplemented by 221+ miles of sewer collection infrastructure and ancillary programs including billing services, customer portals, and a portable Hydration Station for community events.

Product overview

City Corporation (Russellville Water and Sewer) is a city-owned water and wastewater utility serving Russellville, Arkansas with approximately 65 employees. The company operates a single unified utility offering encompassing water supply (sourced from Huckleberry Creek Reservoir and treated at a 20 MGD plant), wastewater treatment (Pollution Control Works at 8.5 MGD), and collection infrastructure (221+ miles of sewer). Core products include water and wastewater services, supplemented by customer-facing modules like EyeOnWater portal, RAVE Alert notifications, GIS mapping, and FOG management programs. Additional offerings include a Lead Reduction Program, Cleanout Cap Program, portable Hydration Station for community events, educational tours, and solid waste billing partnership with CARDS Recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Supply Services Provides treated potable drinking water to approximately 30,000 Russellville residents, local industry (including Conagra Brands, Tyson Foods, and Rockline Industries), and wholesale partners (Tri-County Regional Water District, City of London) sourced from the Huckleberry Creek Reservoir and processed through the 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant using powder-activated carbon treatment.
• Wastewater Treatment Services Provides wastewater collection and treatment for approximately 30,000 Russellville residents, local industry, and the City of Dover (approximately 615 customers) through the Pollution Control Works facility with 8.5 MGD design flow using an activated sludge process, producing Class A-EQ biosolids meeting EPA's most stringent limits.
• Wastewater Collection System Services

Named customers6 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• CARDS RecyclingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024Since September 2024, City Corporation handles billing services for solid waste collection on behalf of City of Russellville. City Corporation is not involved in waste collection and disposal, only billing-related items. Joint effort with City of Russellville and CARDS to keep sanitation rates low.
• City of DoversupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994City Corporation receives and treats all wastewater from City of Dover customers (approximately 615 in Dover plus 32 between Dover and Russellville). Agreement in place since 1994. Dover bears full expense of wastewater collection and delivery to metering station at Pope County Fairgrounds. City Corporation charges at municipal wastewater rate.
• City of RussellvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 1985City Corporation was formed in May 1985 as a non-profit corporation to operate the municipal water and wastewater systems under agreement with the City of Russellville. The City owns all assets and leases them to City Corporation. Corporation pays 4.5% of gross water charges for the lease. Russellville City Council sets all rates and fees and approves Board Members annually. This is a 30+ year partnership.
• City of LondonsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976City Corporation provides water to City of London at municipal rate through single meter near London city limits. Volume of approximately 2-2.5 million gallons per month. City of London serves approximately 625 customers with 85% within city limits. Partnership began in 1976.
• Tri-County Regional Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957Tri-County Regional Water District formed in 1957 and has partnered with City of Russellville/City Corporation since that time. City Corporation provides water at wholesale rate through five metering points on northern end of Russellville. Volume of 35-45 million gallons per month makes Tri-County the largest customer (approximately 20% of water sold). Tri-County's rural service area covers 400 square miles in Pope, Yell and Logan counties.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company: American Water is the largest publicly traded US water and wastewater utility, serving over 14 million people across 14 states. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for utility operational scale, regulated rate-base economics, and capital-investment strategy, though it operates at a vastly larger scale than City Corporation.
• Essential Utilities (Aqua America): Essential Utilities (formerly Aqua America) operates regulated water and natural gas utilities across multiple states. It is a broad incumbent in the US water sector with a similar mix of municipal-style contracts and regulated rate-base operations, useful as a financial benchmark for the sector.
• California Water Service Group: California Water Service Group is a regulated water utility serving over 2 million people in California, Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for utility operations, rate-base capitalization, and water-quality-driven customer service.
• Veolia North America: Veolia North America operates water and wastewater services for municipalities across the US under contract and direct ownership. As one of the largest operators of municipal water systems, it is a relevant benchmark for operational best practices, contract structure, and potential competitive threat for future municipal partnerships.
• Liberty Utilities: Liberty Utilities is a multi-utility operator (water, electric, natural gas) serving customers across the US and Canada, including several municipal water concessions. Its municipal water and wastewater operating model is directly relevant for benchmarking City Corporation's regulated utility economics.

Direct peers

• Central Arkansas Water: Central Arkansas Water is the largest water utility in Arkansas, serving the Little Rock/North Little Rock metropolitan area with water treatment and distribution. It is a regional peer serving a comparable industrial and residential mix in the same state, with similar pretreatment compliance obligations and wholesale relationships.
• Fort Smith Water Utilities: Fort Smith Water Utilities is a municipally operated water and wastewater utility serving Fort Smith, Arkansas — a mid-sized Arkansas city with similar industrial and residential demand patterns to Russellville. Comparable in scale and Arkansas regulatory environment, with overlapping industrial customer categories.
• Hot Springs Water Utilities: Hot Springs Water Utilities is the municipally operated water and wastewater utility for Hot Springs, Arkansas — a comparable small-to-mid Arkansas municipal utility with a similar regulatory environment and customer base. Steve Mallett, City Corporation's CEO, previously served in Hot Springs' Utilities and Public Works department.
• Conway Corporation: Conway Corporation is a non-profit municipal utility serving Conway, Arkansas with electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services — structurally and operationally nearly identical to City Corporation (city-owned non-profit, Arkansas-based, dual water/wastewater mandate). It is the closest direct comparable for benchmarking rate structure, governance, and service-area economics.
• North Little Rock Water: North Little Rock Water is a municipally owned water and wastewater utility serving North Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a direct Arkansas peer with similar industrial/residential mix, regulatory obligations, and governance structure (city-owned utility), useful for benchmarking operational performance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/citycorprussellville

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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