SoundWater Technologies

What SoundWater Technologies does

SoundWater Technologies LLC is a privately held Wenatchee, Washington–based designer and manufacturer of non-invasive clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters founded and led by CEO Jeff Peery. The company targets industrial and municipal flow-measurement buyers — water utilities, oil & gas operators (including hydraulic fracturing), agriculture and irrigation operators, water/wastewater treatment facilities, research and government agencies, HVAC/building-energy customers, and niche industrial users such as water-park manufacturers — with a product stack that delivers transit-time ultrasonic measurement without pipe penetration, system shutdown, or contact with process fluids.

The core technology stack centers on piezoelectric transducers clamped externally to the pipe wall, paired with the company’s proprietary Reciprocity Architecture (seven years in development and trademarked), which prevents zero-flow drift and removes the calibration burden typical of ultrasonic flowmeters. Auto-Adjusting Ultrasonic Power, Low Impedance Mode, Coupling Pad Mode, Transducer Arrangement control, Auto Calibrate, Bluetooth connectivity via the Orcas mobile app, SCADA/PLC/HMI integration via BACnet IP and MODbus RTU/RS485, C1D2 hazardous-area certification, and an in-house ±0.4% flow calibration system constitute the technical surface area. The product family includes the SWT Orcas portable flowmeter, the SWT Cypress fixed-installation flowmeter, the SWT Flow Computer wall-mounted display, the SWT Thermal Energy Meter, the Camano wall-mount display, the Sand Detection / fracking-fluid module, and the T305 transducer for pipes up to 72 inches in diameter.

The business model is hardware sales through a three-channel distribution system: a direct e-commerce storefront with publicly listed pricing (Cypress kits from $3,970, Orcas kits from $5,355, Flow Computer from $1,315, TEM100 kits from $6,720), regional industrial-instrumentation distributors such as CB Process, and engineering consulting / systems-integration partners (Kisebach Consulting, Turn-Key Solutions, Dykman Electrical) that embed SoundWater products into customer projects. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, operates with 1–10 employees, and has begun to monetize adjacent geographies (including El Salvador via a USTDA-funded ANDA water-utility engagement) and adjacent verticals (HVAC thermal-energy metering).

Name

SoundWater Technologies

Legal name

SoundWater Technologies LLC

Website

https://soundwatertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SoundWater Technologies designs and manufactures non-invasive ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters (Orcas, Cypress, Thermal Energy Meter), serving water utilities, oil & gas operators, irrigation operators, municipalities, and HVAC customers via direct e-commerce, distributors, and engineering-consulting partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ultrasonic Flow Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Active Leak Detection & Acoustic Surveying (Ground Mics, Correlators, Hydrophones) (EUANAKAA), Leak Detection Services (Computational, Acoustic, Fiber Optic, Vapor) (TLAGALAC)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic flowmeters
• Clamp-on flow measurement
• Portable flowmeters
• Thermal energy meters
• Industrial flow monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenatchee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling ultrasonic flowmeters and accessories including portable (Orcas) and fixed (Cypress) flowmeters, flow computers, thermal energy meters, transducers, and mounting hardware. Products are sold as complete kits with various configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SoundWater Technologies designs and manufactures non-invasive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters that measure fluid flow through pipe walls without contact, modification, or system shutdown. Its product family centers on the portable Orcas meter (sub-one-minute Bluetooth measurements) and the fixed Cypress meter (C1D2/UL-CSA certified for hazardous areas), complemented by the SWT Flow Computer, SWT Thermal Energy Meter, Camano wall-mount flowmeter, the Sand Detection system for fracking, and the T305 low-frequency transducer for pipes up to 72 inches. All products are powered by the proprietary Reciprocity Architecture that prevents zero-flow drift and eliminates calibration.

Product overview

SoundWater Technologies offers a family of ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters designed for speed and ease of use. The core product line includes the SWT Orcas (portable flowmeter for testing and verification), SWT Cypress (fixed-installation flowmeter for long-term monitoring), SWT Flow Computer (wall-mounted accessory for data display and control), and SWT Thermal Energy Meter (for thermal energy/BTU measurement). The portfolio also includes the Camano wall-mount display model and specialized products for sand detection in fracking applications. All products utilize the proprietary SWT Reciprocity Architecture™ for zero-flow drift prevention and long-term measurement stability. Products connect via Bluetooth to mobile apps and support industrial protocols (BACnet IP, MODbus RTU/RS485, pulse outputs) for SCADA/PLC/HMI integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SWT Orcas Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Portable ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter for test, verification, and temporary flow measurement; connects to mobile devices via Bluetooth and the Orcas App to deliver a measurement in under one minute without pipe modification or system shutdown. Used by water utilities, irrigation operators, water park OEMs, and engineering consultants for field verification.
• SWT Cypress Ultrasonic Flowmeter Compact ultrasonic flowmeter with external power and industrial communications designed for long-term fixed-installation flow monitoring. C1D2 hazardous-area certified and UL/CSA compliant for oil & gas and industrial deployments. Pairs with SWT Flow Computer and supports BACnet IP, MODbus, 4-20mA, 0-10V, pulse, and alarm outputs.
• SWT Flow Computer Wall-mounted display and flow computer accessory that connects to one or two Cypress Ultrasonic Flowmeters, providing flow averaging, addition/subtraction, proportional output, and dual flow readouts. Supports BACnet IP, MODbus, 4-20mA, 0-10V, pulse, and alarm outputs for SCADA/PLC/HMI integration.
• SWT Thermal Energy Meter (TEM) Non-invasive thermal energy meter combining ultrasonic flow sensors with PT1000 RTD temperature sensors to measure flow, temperature, and BTU energy. Features a wall-mounted touchscreen controller and supports BACnet IP, MODbus RTU/RS485, and pulse outputs for commercial HVAC and industrial heating system energy monitoring and billing.
• SWT Camano Ultrasonic Flowmeter Wall-mount ultrasonic flowmeter for long-term monitoring with separate transducer set, submersible capability, and industrial communications including MODBUS, 4-20mA, 0-10V, pulse, and alarm outputs. Measures pipes from 1 to 36 inches. FCC approved.
• SWT Cypress Sand Detection System Cypress-based system that monitors changes in fracking fluid and sand concentrations during hydraulic fracturing operations using ultrasound energy loss measurements, replacing traditional radioactive densitometers for marking fluid changes and sand presence with a non-radioactive, non-contact solution.
• SWT Orcas CM Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Two-part portable ultrasonic flowmeter designed for large-diameter pipes, highly corrosive environments, or applications with limited clearance outside the pipe; uses the same Bluetooth/mobile app workflow as the standard Orcas meter.
• SWT Orcas T42-C2 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Compact portable ultrasonic flowmeter (12-inch transducer length) designed for smaller pipes down to 3/4 inch diameter; extends Orcas portable measurement capability to tight-space and small-pipe installations.
• T305 Ultrasonic Transducer 500 kHz low-frequency ultrasonic transducer enabling measurement on large pipes up to 72 inches in diameter; designed for better ultrasound penetration through corroded pipes, cement linings, and particulated fluids.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual savings of $500,000+ identified across 20 water utility sites with $3 million investment value using Orcas-CM flowmeters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kisebach ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 August 2024Engineering firm retained along with partners RMA, Energy AIMS, and NV5 to perform 20 preliminary assessments for ANDA water utility in San Salvador, El Salvador. Used SoundWater Orcas-CM flowmeter for pump flow, power, and pressure measurements. Identified over $500,000 annual savings with $3 million investment value across 20 sites.
• Resource Mobilization Advisors (RMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the project funded by USTDA to develop materials for Energy Savings Performance Contracts for ANDA in El Salvador. Conducts investment vehicle development, due diligence, and finance sourcing.
• Energy AIMScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in the ANDA water utility assessment project in El Salvador, working alongside Kisebach Consulting and other partners.
• NV5coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and technical consulting firm partner in the ANDA water utility preliminary assessment project in El Salvador.
• Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOWRD conducts collaborative bistate groundwater study in Walla Walla Basin using 14 Cypress Ultrasonic Flowmeters with Solar Power Systems. Partnered with USGS and Washington Department of Ecology.
• United States Geological Survey (USGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with OWRD and Washington Department of Ecology on bistate groundwater study in Walla Walla Basin using SoundWater flowmeters.
• Washington Department of EcologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with OWRD and USGS on bistate groundwater study in Walla Walla Basin, using SoundWater flowmeters for data collection.
• CB ProcesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial instrumentation expert and distributor of SoundWater products in British Columbia and Western Canada. Expert Huw Evans provides sales and technical support for flowmeter implementations.
• Turn-Key SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBC-based systems integrator that installed SoundWater Cypress Ultrasonic Flowmeters at sewage treatment plant in Kelowna, BC for effluent monitoring.
• Dykman Electrical, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical contractor that helped customer successfully measure flow rate on 36-inch steel pipe with cement lining using Cypress flowmeter with T305 low frequency ultrasound transducer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kamstrup: Danish maker of ultrasonic smart water, heat, and cooling meters; directly comparable technology (ultrasonic transit-time) and increasingly overlapping customer set in district metering and thermal energy billing.
• Emerson: Daniel ultrasonic and Rosemount flow measurement portfolios directly address the same municipal water and oil & gas flow measurement RFPs that SoundWater competes for, with deep channels and installed base.
• KROHNE: Offers the ALTOSONIC V and OPTISONIC ultrasonic flowmeter families covering clamp-on and inline use cases, including district metering and process industries that overlap with SoundWater's water utility and oil & gas segments.
• Badger Meter: Through its Dynasonics acquisition, Badger Meter sells ultrasonic flowmeters to water/wastewater utilities — overlapping directly with SoundWater's water utility segment but with much broader distribution.
• Siemens: SITRANS FUS060 and FUS080 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters directly compete with SWT products in water/wastewater and HVAC thermal energy applications, with Siemens's global sales reach.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss instrumentation giant offering Prosonic Flow ultrasonic clamp-on and inline flowmeters directly competing with SWT Orcas and Cypress in water, process, and oil & gas applications. Closest large-scale competitor.
• Baker Hughes (Panametrics): Panametrics product line (acquired by Baker Hughes) is a long-standing leader in ultrasonic transit-time flowmeters, with clamp-on portable and fixed units used across the same water utility and industrial customers SoundWater targets.
• Katronic: UK-based specialist in clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters for water and process industries; a closer size-match to SoundWater and one of the most direct head-to-head competitors for the Orcas portable/Cypress fixed products.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Process Solutions division offers ultrasonic flow measurement across refinery, chemical, and utility applications; broader portfolio incumbent that overlaps with SoundWater's oil & gas and water utility targets.

Regional players

• Tokyo Keiki (Tokyo Keiso): Japanese industrial flow instrumentation company offering ultrasonic flowmeters used in similar industrial and utility applications; primarily serves Asia-Pacific but competes in the same product category globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SoundWaterTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soundwater-technologies-llc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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