What Dutch Water Tech does

Dutch Water Tech BV is a privately held Dutch water management company headquartered in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, that delivers biological, chemical-free solutions for water quality improvement and ecological restoration. The company serves primarily Dutch and Belgian public-sector buyers — municipalities (gemeenten), water boards (waterschappen), the national government's Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, and adjacent public institutions such as zoos, prisons, and military academies. Its core technology combines aerobic microorganisms, biobased materials (European bamboo, potato starch biopolymers, willow withies), and ecological engineering principles to address sludge accumulation, blue-green algae, fat deposits in sewage systems, bank erosion, and biodiversity loss in urban waterways.

The product portfolio spans nine core offerings organized around biological dredging (Bio-Vase), sewer and pumping station treatment (Bio-Col, Roebic TS), floating ecological islands (Bio-Floats), biodegradable grazing protection (Procrate), dam wall greening (FLOT.), biological bank reinforcement (DWT-WiepWall), artificial reefs (DWT-REEF), and nutrient removal (Nutreact). All products are positioned as circular, fully biodegradable, and free of microplastics and heavy metals. The company relies on third-party validation from STOWA (Nutreact won the 2023 STOWA Innovatieprijs first prize), Wageningen University experts, KVK Innovatie Top 100 (2022), NL Greenlabel Label A (2024), and TU Delft's VPdelta / The Green Village living lab for credibility with sustainability-focused public procurement.

The business model is turn-key project execution with direct sales engagement, supplemented by hardware/product sales of consumables like Bio-Vase and Procrate. Pricing is project-specific with no public price list; contracts run on multi-year cadences reflecting the gradual nature of biological treatment (e.g., 40-60% sludge reduction over 18 months). Distribution is primarily direct, with Idrabel as the technology supplier and channel partner enabling Belgian market entry. Marketing relies on an extensive project portfolio with quantified outcomes (98% fat reduction, 45-60% sludge reduction, restored biodiversity), a knowledge bank positioning the company as a thought leader on KRW compliance, and award-driven PR rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Dutch Water Tech

Legal name

Dutch Water Tech BV

Website

https://dutchwatertech.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dutch Water Tech BV delivers biological, chemical-free water management solutions — biological dredging, floating islands, sewer treatment, and ecological restoration — primarily to Dutch municipalities, water boards, and national government agencies on a turn-key project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Water Restoration Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Remediation Services (562910)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Reclamation & Reuse Production (Tertiary/Advanced Treatment) (EUANADAD)

Keywords

• Biological water treatment
• Ecological water restoration
• Floating treatment islands
• Biological dredging
• Water quality management

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

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. Project-based water management solutions: Dutch Water Tech executes turn-key projects for municipalities, water boards, and government agencies. Projects cover floating islands, biological dredging, sewage treatment, and ecological bank reinforcement. Revenue is generated per project based on scope, site conditions, and treatment duration. The company takes full ownership of project delivery from consultation to completion.
2. Biological product supply: Products such as Bio-Vase (25kg bags), Roebic TS elements, and Procrate vraatbescherming are supplied as part of project engagements. These products are also sold separately to customers who wish to self-apply or to partners. Revenue is earned through product sales alongside service delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dutch Water Tech BV delivers project-based biological water treatment and ecological restoration services, deploying proprietary aerobic microorganism products, floating islands, dredging alternatives, and natural nutrient-management systems. The firm sells turn-key water-body rehabilitation solutions—designed and executed on-site—to clients facing pollution, sedimentation, eutrophication, or biodiversity loss. Its portfolio includes biological products (Bio-Vase, Bio-Col, Roebic TS, Procrate, Nutreact), engineered floating systems (Bio-Floats, FLOT., DWT-Reef, DWT-WiepWall), and professional aquatic planting services.

Product overview

Dutch Water Tech offers a comprehensive portfolio of biological water management solutions for municipalities, water boards, and government agencies. The product suite centers on sustainable, chemical-free approaches using microorganisms and native plants. Key products include: Bio-Floats (floating plant islands) for urban waterway greening; Bio-Vase for biological sludge reduction; sewer and pumping station treatments using Bio-Col and Roebic TS; Procrate biodegradable grazing protection; Nutreact for algae control; DWT-REEF underwater structures; FLOT. dam wall greening systems; DWT-WiepWall for biological bank reinforcement; and professional aquatic plant installation services. All solutions are designed for circular economy principles with 100% natural materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bio-Floats: Drijvende Waterplant Eilanden - floating islands with flowering marginal plants for water quality improvement and biodiversity enhancement
• Bio-Vase
• Procrate
• Nutreact
• DWT-Reef
• FLOT
• DWT-WiepWall

Products and services

• Bio-Floats

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NL GreenlabelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with NL Greenlabel since several years. In 2023, the partnership was expanded to include a full sustainability assessment of Dutch Water Tech and the Bio-Floats. The result was a Label A sustainability rating, validating the company's circular, biobased approach. Dutch Water Tech is listed in the NL Greenlabel catalog.
• Flot. BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlot. BV is a related company developing the FLOT. dam wall greening system. Dutch Water Tech markets and installs FLOT. as part of its product portfolio. FLOT. uses the same principles as Bio-Floats but is specifically designed for narrow and vertical applications on steel and concrete dam walls. The companies share founders and/or ownership.
• Green Chemistry CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Water Tech is a member of the Green Chemistry Campus. This membership underscores the company's commitment to green chemistry principles and sustainable business practices. It provides access to a network of green chemistry innovators and researchers.
• WVS OntwikkelbedrijfminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWVS Ontwikkelbedrijf provides Dutch Water Tech with support from employees with a distance to the labor market. WVS assists with the construction of Bio-Floats floating islands, quality control, and continuous improvement suggestions. This is a social enterprise partnership combining circular product construction with social impact.
• VPdelta / TU Delft (The Green Village)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Water Tech was selected for the VPdelta innovation program of TU Delft. At The Green Village (vpdelta.tudelftcampus.nl), Bio-Floats are tested in a living lab environment. This validates the technology in controlled conditions, generates academic validation, and provides a platform for new product development such as underwater constructions for water lilies and double-layer vegetation configurations.
• IdrabelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIdrabel is the supplier of Bio-Vase and Bio-Col biological products used by Dutch Water Tech. Projects in Belgium (such as Kasteel Kiewit) are executed through Idrabel. Bio-Vase is a proven product used for over 20 years in multiple countries. Dutch Water Tech serves as an authorized installer and distributor of Idrabel products in the Netherlands.
• The Green VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Green Village is the innovation campus at TU Delft where Dutch Water Tech tests its Bio-Floats and underwater constructions. This living lab provides a real-world testing environment for plastic-free, fully biodegradable water solutions. Insights from The Green Village are used to improve existing products and develop new offerings such as the Flot dam wall system.
• Stabilitas BV (Gert Olbertijn)minorOthersStabilitas BV conducted the independent NL Greenlabel sustainability assessment of Dutch Water Tech and Bio-Floats, led by Gert Olbertijn. The research resulted in the Label A sustainability rating.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Idrabel: Belgian manufacturer of biological water treatment products including Bio-Vase and Bio-Col - the exact products Dutch Water Tech distributes and applies. Functions as both supplier and direct peer in the biological water treatment category, competing for similar municipal and industrial water management projects.
• WPL Limited: UK-based manufacturer of biological wastewater treatment plants for municipal and commercial applications. Competes in the same biological treatment category with similar chemical-free, low-energy positioning targeting small municipal and commercial customers.
• Biokube: Danish company specializing in biological and decentralized wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. Directly comparable in biological treatment philosophy, product orientation, and target customer segments (small-to-mid municipalities).

Broad incumbents

• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering consultancy with extensive water management practice serving municipalities, water boards, and government. While far broader than Dutch Water Tech, it competes for the same municipal water infrastructure budgets and often designs or specifies the types of solutions DWT delivers.
• Veolia Environnement: Global water and waste management services giant operating municipal water and wastewater contracts across Europe. As a broad incumbent with biological treatment capabilities, it represents the largest potential competitive threat if it shifts toward ecological restoration offerings.
• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering firm specializing in water, infrastructure, and environment. Long-standing relationships with Dutch water boards and municipalities make it a competitor for ecological restoration, dredging advisory, and water quality improvement projects.
• TAUW: Dutch environmental consultancy with water, soil, and ecology practices serving municipalities and water boards. Competes for water quality, ecological restoration, and environmental advisory mandates in the same Dutch public-sector market.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with strong water and environmental practices in the Netherlands. Competes for water management advisory, design, and implementation work with the same Dutch public-sector clients Dutch Water Tech serves.
• Suez Group: Global water services company with significant municipal water and wastewater operations in Europe. Comparable to Veolia as a broad incumbent with biological treatment capacity that competes for the same municipal water management contracts.

Emerging players

• Hydraloop: Dutch emerging player in decentralized water reuse technology for buildings, communities, and small-scale applications. Operates in adjacent water sustainability space with overlapping sustainability positioning but different technical approach.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DutchWaterTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dutch-water-tech-bv

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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