North Weld County Water District

Name

North Weld County Water District

Legal name

North Weld County Water District

Website

https://nwcwd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Potable/Industrial Water Conveyance Pipelines (Bulk/Interbasin) (TLAGAHAC), Pipes, Tubing & Conveyance Infrastructure (Mainlines, Laterals, Hoses) (AFAAACAG)

Keywords

• Potable water service
• Water utility distribution
• Water tap installation
• Non-potable irrigation
• Water quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucerne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Weld County Water District is a special district water utility that supplies drinking water to homes, businesses, agricultural operations, and livestock operations across a 325-square-mile service area in northern Weld and eastern Larimer counties, Colorado. The District sources water from Horsetooth Reservoir via the jointly operated Soldier Canyon Filter Plant and distributes it through more than 5,200 taps, delivering over 1.75 billion gallons annually. It also offers non-potable irrigation water, bulk water, developer services, and customer account management via the WaterSmart online portal.

Product overview

North Weld County Water District operates as a public water utility providing drinking water distribution to a 325-square-mile service area in northern Colorado. The district was established in 1962 and has grown from 670 water taps to over 5,200 taps delivering 1.75 billion gallons annually. The core product is potable water distribution sourced from Horsetooth Reservoir via the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant (operated jointly with East Larimer County Water District and Fort Collins Loveland Water District as the Tri-Districts). Supplementary services include non-potable irrigation systems for designated subdivisions, bulk water for construction, developer/new development services with a tiered tap fee structure based on lot size and water allocation, and online account management through WaterSmart. The district also provides water quality monitoring, conservation planning, and operates under a tiered pricing model with base rates, water surcharges, and plant investment fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinking Water Distribution Service Provides drinking water to homes, businesses, agricultural and livestock operations across 325 square miles in northern Weld and eastern Larimer counties, Colorado. Water is sourced from Horsetooth Reservoir via the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant and distributed through more than 5,200 water taps, delivering over 1.75 billion gallons annually.
• WaterSmart Customer Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Service area expanded to 325 square miles with 5,200 water taps and 1.75 billion gallons annual usage since founding in 1962
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Larimer County Water District (ELCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-District partnership for shared water treatment. Both districts utilize the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant at Horsetooth Reservoir along with Fort Collins Loveland Water District for water treatment services. This joint facility enables cost sharing and treatment capacity for both districts.
• Fort Collins Loveland Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-District partnership for shared water treatment. Both districts utilize the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant at Horsetooth Reservoir along with East Larimer County Water District for water treatment services. This joint facility enables cost sharing and treatment capacity for both districts.
• Northern Colorado Water Conservancy DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Colorado Water Conservancy District provides water for agricultural, municipal, domestic and industrial uses in northeastern Colorado and is the local agency for the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. The district's water allocation represents 70% of historical Colorado-Big Thompson Project delivery.
• Trihydro CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consulting firm serving as contact for Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. Mr. Loren Eldridge-Looker, P.E. at Trihydro handles RFQ submittals and questions for the $6 million pipeline construction project.
• BT Construction, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved general contractor eligible to bid on Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. One of five contractors on the approved contractor list for pipeline construction.
• Connell Resources, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved general contractor eligible to bid on Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. One of five contractors on the approved contractor list for pipeline construction.
• Garney Companies, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved general contractor eligible to bid on Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. One of five contractors on the approved contractor list for pipeline construction.
• S.J. Louis Construction, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved general contractor eligible to bid on Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. One of five contractors on the approved contractor list for pipeline construction.
• T. Lowell Construction, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved general contractor eligible to bid on Eaton Pipeline Phase 3 Project. One of five contractors on the approved contractor list for pipeline construction.
• Wildwing Metropolitan DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint management of non-potable water system for Wildwing subdivision. Wildwing Metropolitan District is actively seeking ways to reduce water use in common areas. Joint communications regarding conservation efforts and leak reporting for irrigation systems.
• Colorado State University Extension ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSU Extension Services provides water conservation best practices and recommendations that NWCWD shares with customers for Wildwing non-potable water system, including sprinkler run time adjustments based on seasonal water needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• East Larimer County Water District: Co-owner of the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant (Tri-District) and a neighboring special district in Larimer County providing potable water distribution to a comparable mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in northern Colorado.
• Fort Collins Loveland Water District: Third Tri-District partner that shares the Soldier Canyon Filter Plant; serves customers in the Fort Collins/Loveland corridor with comparable tiered rate structures, tap fees, and water allocation policies.
• Little Thompson Water District: Adjacent Colorado special district providing treated water via taps and tiered allocations to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in a similar semi-rural northern Colorado setting; comparable scale and customer mix.
• Berthoud Water District: Larimer County special district offering potable water service with tiered tap fees and monthly charges, serving a comparable mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural users in a similar growth corridor.

Regional players

• Town of Windsor - Water Utilities: Municipal water utility serving the fast-growing Windsor area just south of NWCWD territory with comparable residential/developer demand patterns and tiered rate structures.
• Central Weld County Water District: Neighboring Weld County special district providing raw and treated water to agricultural, residential, and commercial customers in the same regional water-rights and growth environment.
• City of Greeley Water Department: Municipal water utility serving the City of Greeley immediately adjacent to NWCWD's service area; comparable scale and northern Colorado growth dynamics.
• Fort Collins Utilities: Municipal water and wastewater utility serving the City of Fort Collins, directly bordering NWCWD's service area; offers a useful municipal-operator comparison point for the district's rate and service model.

Others

• WaterSmart Software: Vendor providing the customer portal platform that NWCWD uses for online billing, paperless enrollment, and usage alerts; relevant ecosystem participant though not a competitive operator.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District: The regional wholesale supplier for the C-BT Project that underpins NWCWD's raw water allocation; operates the broader water storage and conveyance infrastructure that the district depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northweldwater
• Facebookfacebook.com/nwcwd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northweldcountywaterdistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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