What Prevassa does

Prevassa is a multinational environmental engineering firm headquartered in Costa Rica that designs, constructs, and operates water and wastewater treatment systems across seven Central American and Caribbean countries (Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and the Dominican Republic). The company's core technical capabilities span DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) systems, biological treatment, filtration (including iron and manganese removal), advanced sludge dewatering, and — through its 2025 partnership with Miranda Water Technologies — Miracell RBC systems, R/OCell reverse osmosis desalination, membrane bioreactors, atmospheric water generators, and the SmartCell remote monitoring platform. Its proprietary work is centered on engineering design, regulatory-compliant system integration, and localized commissioning rather than on original equipment manufacturing.

Prevassa operates a hybrid revenue model combining professional services (engineering, construction, and commissioning of treatment plants), managed services (preventive and corrective maintenance, water quality measurements, compliance audits, and operation of plants for clients), and hardware sales through both direct enterprise channels and a dedicated e-commerce platform (enlinea.prevassa.com) that retails pumps, blowers, diffusers, filters, and water quality testing equipment from brands such as Liberty, SJE Rhombus, Pentax, and MAPNER. Customer-facing operations run through country-level sales representatives, WhatsApp, and regional offices, with GTM motion split between sales-led enterprise engagement and a self-serve e-commerce channel for smaller buyers and replacement parts. The named customer base includes multinational enterprises (Coca-Cola, Walmart, Baxter, CEMEX), regional retail (PriceSmart, Centro Cuesta Nacional), dairy and food processors (Dos Pinos, Lácteos del Caribe), and municipal/community water associations (ASADA), with compliance work anchored to country-specific environmental regulations across all seven operating jurisdictions. Expansion signals include the ongoing buildout of automation and training services, the addition of advanced treatment technologies through the Miranda partnership, and exclusive distribution arrangements such as MAPNER blowers in the Dominican Republic.

Name

Prevassa

Legal name

Prevassa

Website

https://prevassa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prevassa is a Costa Rica-based environmental engineering firm that designs, builds, and operates water and wastewater treatment systems for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients across seven Central American and Caribbean countries, with a complementary e-commerce platform for treatment equipment and supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Desalination Plant EPC, O&M & Performance Optimization (EUANAFAK), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF)

Keywords

• Water treatment systems
• Wastewater treatment engineering
• Industrial water solutions
• Environmental engineering services
• Water treatment equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartago

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Construction Services: Design, construction, and commissioning of water treatment plants and wastewater systems for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients
2. Equipment Sales: Online store selling water treatment equipment including pumps, blowers, diffusers, filters, aerators, water quality testing instruments, and accessories from brands like Liberty, SJE Rhombus, and others
3. Maintenance and Operation Services: Ongoing maintenance and operation services for treatment plants including preventive and corrective maintenance programs, water quality measurements, and compliance audits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prevassa designs, builds, and operates water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients across Central America and the Caribbean. Its service portfolio includes treatment plant design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and operation, complemented by complementary offerings such as water quality measurements, regulatory compliance audits, environmental impact studies, grease trap and potable water tank cleaning, process optimization, technical consulting, and staff training. The company also sells water treatment equipment, spare parts, and supplies through its online store, featuring brands such as Liberty Pumps, SJE Rhombus, Pentax, and MAPNER.

Product overview

Prevassa is a multinational environmental engineering company specializing in the design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems across Central America and the Caribbean. The company operates as a services-focused organization offering engineering design, construction, and maintenance services, complemented by an e-commerce platform (Prevassa Tienda en Línea) for equipment and supplies. The core offerings include treatment plant design, construction, and operational maintenance services for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. The online store provides equipment from international brands including Liberty Pumps, SJE Rhombus, Pentax, MAPNER, and through partnership with Miranda Water Technologies, advanced systems like Miracell RBC, R/OCell reverse osmosis, and Membrane Bioreactors. Services include water quality measurements, audits, regulatory compliance, waste management, process optimization, environmental impact studies, technical consulting, staff training, and automation system implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treatment Plant Design (Diseño de Planta de Tratamiento) Engineering and design services for water and wastewater treatment plants, providing customized solutions adapted to regional needs that maximize efficiency, viability, and sustainability of projects for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
• Treatment Plant Maintenance and Operation (Mantenimiento y Operación de Planta de Tratamiento) Ongoing maintenance and operation services for domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants serving residential buildings, condominiums, commercial centers, and restaurants, including preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Industrial and Wastewater Treatment System Design (Diseño de Sistema de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales e Industriales) Design services for industrial and wastewater treatment systems ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and optimal treatment efficiency for industrial clients.
• Process Water Treatment System Design (Diseño de Sistema de Tratamiento de Aguas de Proceso) Custom process water treatment system design for industrial applications, tailoring treatment solutions to specific manufacturing process requirements.
• Grease Trap Cleaning (Limpieza de Trampa de Grasa) Grease trap cleaning services for commercial and industrial facilities, particularly restaurants and food service establishments.
• Potable Water Tank Cleaning (Limpieza de Tanques de Agua Potable) Potable water tank cleaning services for buildings and facilities, ensuring water storage hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Water Quality Measurements (Mediciones de Calidad del Agua) Water quality measurement services including dissolved oxygen, pH, physicochemical, and microbiological analyses for treatment plants and facilities.
• Audits and Regulatory Compliance (Auditorías y Cumplimiento Normativo) Audits and regulatory compliance evaluations to ensure adherence to environmental standards across Central America and Caribbean jurisdictions.
• Waste Management (Gestión de Residuos) Waste management and proper disposal of sludges and waste materials generated from water treatment processes.
• Process Optimization (Optimización de Procesos) Process optimization through implementation of improvements in treatment systems for existing water treatment plants.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (Estudios de Impacto Ambiental) Environmental impact assessments to evaluate project effects on the surrounding environment, supporting regulatory permitting and project development.
• Technical Consulting (Asesoramiento Técnico) Technical consulting for process optimization and treatment efficiency improvements for water treatment plant operators.
• Staff Training (Capacitación del Personal) Staff training workshops for proper operation of treatment plants, ensuring client personnel can operate and maintain systems effectively.
• Automation System Implementation (Implementación de Sistemas de Automatización) Plant modernization with advanced automation technology, upgrading legacy treatment plant operations with automated control systems.
• Prevassa Online Store (Tienda en Línea) Online store for purchasing water treatment equipment, spare parts, and supplies. Products include pumps, aerators, blowers, diffusers, filters, water quality testing equipment, and accessories from international brands including Liberty Pumps, SJE Rhombus, Pentax, and MAPNER.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% energy reduction with Miracell biological systems (via partnership with Miranda Water Technologies)

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Miranda Water TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 October 2025Prevassa signed as Integration and Development Partner authorized to market, implement, and support Miranda Water Technologies products across 7 countries. Technologies include Miracell RBC systems, R/OCell desalination, MBR systems, Atmospheric Water Generators, and SmartCell automation platform. Miranda has 1,200+ systems installed globally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights11 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global water treatment and flow-control equipment company. Comparable on the equipment side of Prevassa's e-commerce store (pumps, filtration) and on industrial/commercial water solutions.
• Xylem: Global water technology company offering pumps, treatment systems, and smart metering. Compares on the equipment and pumping side of Prevassa's e-commerce and integration business, and on industrial water solutions.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment EPC and O&M provider with deep LatAm presence. Comparable to Prevassa in core offering (design, build, operate treatment plants) but operates at vastly larger scale and with owned technology.
• Ecolab: Global water, hygiene, and energy solutions provider serving food & beverage, healthcare, and industrial customers — including many of Prevassa's named enterprise accounts. Comparable on water quality management and compliance support.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major global water treatment technology and services firm serving industrial and municipal customers. Overlaps with Prevassa in industrial wastewater, filtration, and O&M service offerings.

Emerging players

• Gradiant: Water treatment and desalination technology company focused on industrial and emerging-market applications. Comparable to Prevassa's advanced-treatment offering (RO, MBR) and emerging-market project mix.

Direct peers

• Organica Water: Specialist in biological wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal applications in emerging markets. Comparable technology stack (biological treatment, DAF-style systems) and emerging-market go-to-market focus.
• IDE Technologies: Desalination and advanced water treatment EPC provider with global footprint. Highly comparable to Prevassa's newly acquired Miranda Water Technologies partnership line (R/OCell RO, MBR) for industrial and municipal projects in water-stressed regions.
• Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized water, wastewater, and reuse treatment solutions, with strong presence in Latin America and other emerging markets. Directly comparable in serving industrial and municipal customers with packaged treatment plants and O&M.

Regional players

• Rotoplas: Leading Mexican provider of water storage, treatment, and flow solutions across Latin America. Closest publicly listed LatAm peer in terms of geographic focus, water-treatment product breadth, and SMB/distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Prevassa
• Facebookfacebook.com/prevassaca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prevassa
• Instagraminstagram.com/prevassalatam
• TikToktiktok.com/@Prevassa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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