Aqua Equip Technologies

What Aqua Equip Technologies does

Aqua Equip Technologies LLC (AET) is a Houston-based, privately held manufacturer and consulting firm that designs, supplies, and supports tube settler/lamella clarifier systems, biofilm wastewater treatment equipment (FBBR, IFAS, MBBR, and trickling filters), and clarifier sludge removal systems (chain and flight scrapers, rotary scrapers, scum removal). Its technology portfolio centers on inclined-plate sedimentation, attached-growth biological treatment, and sludge collection hardware, built around a proprietary tongue-and-groove tube settler assembly system that enables flat-pack shipping and on-site construction without welding equipment. AET bundles CFD-based engineering design into its product scope and offers freestanding, containerized, and rental clarifier units alongside custom retrofits for existing tanks.

The company sells primarily through direct B2B engagement with municipal drinking water and wastewater utilities, industrial processors (food, dairy, chemical, mining, pulp and paper), and engineering/EPC firms, with documented projects across multiple U.S. states and internationally in Canada, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Costa Rica. Pricing is quote-based, customized to tank geometry, flow requirements, materials (polypropylene, PVC, stainless steel, FRP, PE), and scope (component supply versus turnkey installation), with contract cadences typically spanning multiple years on larger projects. Key distribution and co-development relationships include AECOM, Jaeger Aeration, DEWA, and a network of leading U.S. component manufacturers; reference customers include AECOM Canada, Pure Environmental, University of South Florida, CFI Contracting, and Jaeger Aeration.

AET's chain and flight scraper systems hold NSF 61 certification for drinking water applications, an important regulatory credential for U.S. municipal potable water work. The firm operates with 1–10 employees, led by Karl Schmitz (General Manager and primary commercial point of contact), Elisa Schmitz-Cordero (Project Manager), Dr. Joerg Kegebein (Engineering Consultant), and Abraham Angod (CAD Draftsman). There is no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, patents, or trademarks; growth to date has been funded organically and driven by project execution.

Name

Aqua Equip Technologies

Legal name

Aqua Equip Technologies LLC

Website

https://aqua-equip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aqua Equip Technologies is a Houston-based manufacturer and consulting firm that designs and supplies tube settler clarifiers, biofilm wastewater treatment systems, and sludge removal equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater projects worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)

Keywords

• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Tube settler systems
• Lamella clarifier systems
• Biofilm wastewater treatment
• Water treatment consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of tube settler systems, biofilm wastewater treatment equipment (FBBR, IFAS, trickling filters), clarifier sludge removal systems (chain & flight scrapers, rotary scrapers), support structures, effluent launders, and associated components. Products sold as complete turnkey packages or individual components for retrofits.
2. Engineering Consulting Services: Engineering design support, CFD simulations, product selection consulting, and technical support for water and wastewater treatment system design. Works with lead manufacturers to supply state-of-the-art technologies.
3. Rental Units: Short-term and long-term rental of freestanding clarifier tanks and pilot units for sludge settlement and clarifier testing purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aqua Equip Technologies LLC (AET) manufactures tube settler/lamella clarifier systems, biofilm wastewater treatment equipment (FBBR, IFAS, MBBR, trickling filters), and clarifier sludge removal systems (chain and flight scrapers, rotary scrapers, scum removal). The company supplies support structures, effluent launders, freestanding containerized tank solutions, and rotary distributors to municipal drinking water plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and industrial processors. AET complements its equipment portfolio with engineering consulting services including CFD simulation and custom design support for retrofit and new-build water treatment projects.

Product overview

Aqua Equip Technologies LLC (AET) is a manufacturer and consulting firm offering an integrated portfolio of water and wastewater treatment equipment. The core product lines include Tube Settler/Lamella Clarifier Systems for particle separation in drinking water and wastewater treatment, and Biofilm Wastewater Treatment Systems including FBBR, IFAS, MBBR, and Trickling Filters for BOD and nitrogen removal. Supporting products include Clarifier Sludge Removal Systems (chain & flight scrapers, rotary scrapers, scum removal), Clarifier Support Structures, Effluent Troughs/Weirs/Baffle Walls, and Freestanding Tank Solutions available as standalone units or containerized systems. The company also provides engineering consulting and CFD simulation services. Products are available as plug-and-play standalone units or as components for existing tank retrofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tube Settler / Lamella Clarifier Systems Inclined plate/channel systems (LS50, LS84 and other geometries) in polypropylene and PVC used in drinking water and wastewater treatment to improve particle settling in sedimentation processes. Includes support structures, tube settler blocks, sludge removal, and effluent launders, offered as components or plug-and-play standalone units for municipal and industrial customers.
• Biofilm Wastewater Treatment Systems (FBBR, MBBR, IFAS, Trickling Filters) Attached growth biofilm systems for BOD and nitrogen removal from wastewater, including Fixed Bed Biofilm Reactors (FBBR), Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR), Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS), and Trickling Filters. Includes retrievable fixed film media units for single-pass or return sludge configurations, used by municipal wastewater plants and industrial processors for high organic loadings.
• Clarifier Sludge Removal Systems Chain and flight scraper systems, rotary scraper mechanisms, and scum removal equipment for sludge collection in rectangular and round clarifier tanks. Features automatic chain tensioning, electronic torque monitoring with real-time data output, NSF 61 certification for drinking water applications, and non-corrosive high-grade plastic and stainless steel components.
• Clarifier Support Structures Engineered support and anti-floating structures for clarifier tank geometries in stainless steel, aluminum, and FRP materials, supplied as part of AET's tube settler package solutions for retrofits and new installations.
• Effluent Troughs, Weirs and Baffle Walls Perforated pipe or rectangular channel effluent launders with overflow weirs and adjustable weir designs for water discharge from lamella plate settlers, along with baffle walls for clarifier flow control.
• Freestanding Tank Solutions Standalone modular tube settler units comprising support structure, effluent troughs, sludge removal, and tanks in round or rectangular configurations in stainless steel, FRP, or PE materials, including 20ft or 40ft container tank variants for plug-and-play deployment.
• FBBR & Trickling Filter Tanks Standalone modular units consisting of fill media packs, support structure, aeration, inlet/outlet and tank in various sizes, available as 20ft and 40ft container tanks for fixed bed biofilm reactor and trickling filter applications.
• Trickling Filter Rotary Distributors Hydraulically and motor driven rotary distributors with two, three, or four arm designs that equally spray wastewater over fixed bed media layers in trickling filter installations.
• Fixed Bed Reactor Support Structures Engineering consulting and product supply for support and restraint structures used in fixed bed biofilm reactor and trickling filter installations.
• Scum Removal Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Tank volume reduction of 2-4 times compared to conventional clarifiers with lamella clarifier installation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AECOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAET collaborated with AECOM on turnkey clarifier system projects. Notable project: WTP of Hammond, IN supplying 80 MGD to Chicago area, providing tube settlers, support structure, catwalks, baffle walls, and effluent collection system. Also collaborated on Calgary mining application with CFD simulation.
• Jaeger AerationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAET in cooperation with Jaeger Aeration provided turnkey FBBR systems for BOD and ammonia removal. Multiple collaborative projects including Maryland chicken slaughterhouse (full fixed bed reactor system) and Mississippi lagoon upgrade (FBBR system with piping and blower setup). Jaeger provides aeration equipment as complementary technology.
• DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAET and DEWA collaborated on 4-shaft Chain Scraper System for top scum and bottom sludge scraping, documented in 3D demonstration video. International project reference.
• Leading US ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationAET works with the nation's leading manufacturers of drinking water and wastewater components to supply customers with state-of-the-art technologies. Partner logos displayed on consulting page including equipment manufacturers for aeration, filtration, and treatment components.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brentwood Industries: Established US manufacturer of tube settlers, lamella plates, and biofilm treatment media used in municipal and industrial water/wastewater plants. Directly competes with AET in tube settler and attached-growth media sales, but at much larger scale.
• Schreiber LLC: Provider of wastewater treatment solutions including biological treatment processes and clarifier equipment. Competes with AET in biofilm/attached-growth systems for industrial and municipal applications.
• Meurer Research: Specializes in inclined plate/tube settlers and lamella clarifier systems for industrial and municipal water treatment. Highly comparable product offering and customer base to AET's tube settler line.
• Parkson Corporation: Supplies physical-chemical and biological wastewater treatment equipment including lamella plate settlers and biofilm systems. Overlaps with AET across clarifier retrofits and biofilm media for municipal and industrial customers.
• WesTech Engineering: Designs and manufactures water and wastewater treatment equipment including clarifiers, tube settlers, and sludge handling systems. Direct competitor in municipal drinking water and industrial wastewater clarifier packages.
• Enviroquip: Manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment including clarifiers and biological treatment systems for municipal and industrial markets. Direct equipment competitor in similar sized project and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water technology major offering treatment equipment, EPC, and operations services. Competes broadly with AET in municipal and industrial water/wastewater markets through much larger scale and broader solution sets.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Provides water and wastewater treatment equipment, chemicals, and digital services globally. Competes with AET in municipal and industrial clarifier/biological treatment applications within a much larger product suite.
• Evoqua Water Technologies: Large diversified water treatment solutions provider offering clarifiers, biological treatment, and aftermarket services. Overlaps with AET in clarifier upgrades and biofilm systems as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Xylem: Global water technology company with extensive product portfolio including treatment equipment and pumps. Overlaps with AET in clarifier and biological treatment offerings for utility customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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