Water Authority - Cayman

What Water Authority - Cayman does

Water Authority - Cayman is a statutory body of the Cayman Islands Government, established in 1983 under the Water Authority Law, that provides public water supply, centralized sewerage services, groundwater resource management, and water quality testing across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. The Authority is mandated to be financially self-sufficient while serving the national water infrastructure.

The Authority's core production technology is reverse osmosis desalination, with five plants (four in Grand Cayman, one in Cayman Brac) that draw saline groundwater from 30-60 metres below the surface and remove 99.5% of dissolved salts to produce potable water exceeding WHO guidelines. Treated water is stored across ten reservoirs and distributed through an island-wide pipeline network, supplemented by trucked water delivery in unserved areas. The Authority also operates the West Bay Beach Sewerage System, a centralized wastewater collection and treatment network along West Bay Road, and regulates onsite wastewater treatment systems elsewhere. Its ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory (the first in the Caribbean to achieve this for water and wastewater analysis) provides testing services to the public and private sector.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly billing based on metered water consumption, fixed meter rental fees, an Energy Adjustment Factor linked to electricity costs, statutory fees, and sewerage charges that vary by customer type (domestic, commercial, public authority, and truckers). Additional revenue comes from laboratory testing services, subdivision connection fees, and developer infrastructure charges. The Authority serves approximately 22,575 service connections with around 150 employees, and is currently piloting Advanced Metering Infrastructure to support a future full-scale smart meter rollout.

Name

Water Authority - Cayman

Legal name

Water Authority - Cayman

Website

https://waterauthority.ky

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Water Authority - Cayman is a statutory body providing potable water, centralized sewerage, and groundwater management to approximately 22,575 service connections across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac via five reverse osmosis plants, and offers accredited laboratory testing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Gravity Sewer Collection Networks (Sanitary Sewers) (EUANACAA)

Keywords

• Water supply services
• Wastewater management
• Reverse osmosis desalination
• Sewerage system operations
• Water quality testing

Headquarters

HQ city

George Town

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Supply Services: Monthly billing for water consumption based on cubic metres used, plus fixed meter rental fee, Energy Adjustment Factor (EAF) based on electricity costs, and statutory fee. Rates vary by customer type: domestic, commercial, public authorities, and truckers.
2. Sewerage Services: Charges for sewerage disposal through the West Bay Beach Sewerage System, with rates based on the size and nature of development. Some customers are required to connect to the central system.
3. Laboratory Services: Water and wastewater testing services offered to the public and private entities, with fees based on the type of analysis requested.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Water Authority - Cayman is a statutory government body that supplies potable water through five reverse osmosis desalination plants, distributes piped and trucked water across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, and operates the West Bay Beach Sewerage System for centralized wastewater collection. It also provides accredited laboratory water and wastewater testing services, regulates groundwater resources, and oversees onsite wastewater treatment systems throughout the Cayman Islands.

Product overview

Water Authority - Cayman is a statutory body providing public water supply and sewerage services across the Cayman Islands. The organization's core offerings include reverse osmosis water production (five RO plants producing potable water from saline groundwater), piped and trucked water distribution, the West Bay Beach Sewerage System for centralized wastewater collection, and onsite wastewater treatment solutions including septic tanks and Aerobic Treatment Units. Supporting products and services include a Customer Portal for online account management and bill payment, E-Billing, an AMI Pilot Project testing smart meter technology, accredited Laboratory Services for water quality testing, and community programs for hurricane preparedness and water conservation. The utility operates across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, serving approximately 22,575 service connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reverse Osmosis Water Production Desalination service using reverse osmosis technology that removes 99.5% of dissolved salts from saline groundwater drawn 30-60 metres below the Earth's surface, producing water exceeding WHO drinking water quality guidelines.
• Piped Water Supply Piped water distribution service delivering RO-treated potable water to residential, commercial, and public authority customers through a network of pipelines and 10 storage reservoirs across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
• Trucked Water Supply Bulk water delivery via truck for properties and areas outside the piped water distribution network, serving underserved regions especially in Cayman Brac.
• West Bay Beach Sewerage System Centralized wastewater collection and treatment service for residences and developments along West Bay Road from Eastern Avenue and North Church Street intersection to The Renaissance condominium complex, with mandatory connection within the service area.
• Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Package of onsite wastewater solutions for properties outside the centralized sewerage service area, including septic tank systems for flows under 1,800 gallons per day and Aerobic Treatment Units for higher flow developments.
• Laboratory Services ISO/IEC 17025 accredited water and wastewater testing laboratory providing potable water quality monitoring, compliance testing, permit monitoring, and analytical services to public and private entities including the Cayman Water Company.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water produced meets or exceeds World Health Organisation guidelines for drinking water quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Cayman-headquartered desalination and water utility operator serving the Caribbean. Direct peer given its use of reverse osmosis technology and its overlapping customer segments and geographic focus on the Cayman Islands.
• Seven Seas Water Group: Caribbean-focused water and wastewater utility using RO desalination to serve islands and resorts. Comparable in technology (RO), business model (utility services in island environments), and customer base (Caribbean islands).
• Cayman Water Company: Private water utility operating in the Cayman Islands, providing potable water services and a customer of the Authority's laboratory. Directly comparable as a Cayman-based water utility sharing the same geographic market and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water services and technology company operating utilities and providing treatment solutions across the Caribbean. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping water treatment technology and utility operations expertise.
• American Water Works Company: Largest publicly traded US water and wastewater utility, serving millions of customers. Comparable as a regulated water/wastewater utility with rate-regulated revenue, recurring customer connections, and AMI/smart meter deployment experience relevant to the Authority's pilot.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and wastewater services company with operations across multiple geographies including the Caribbean. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering water treatment technology and utility management services.

Regional players

• Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority: Puerto Rico's public water and sewer utility serving millions of customers. Comparable as a Caribbean statutory water/wastewater utility with aging infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and environmental compliance obligations.
• National Water Commission: Jamaica's statutory water and wastewater utility serving the island's population. Comparable as a Caribbean national water utility providing potable water and sewerage services under a regulated monopoly framework.
• Belize Water Services: Belize's national water and wastewater utility. Comparable as a Caribbean statutory water utility providing water supply and sewerage services to a small island/coastal population under regulated tariffs.
• Water and Sewerage Corporation (Bahamas): Bahamas national water and wastewater utility. Comparable as a Caribbean island-nation statutory utility providing water and sewerage services to residential and commercial customers across multiple islands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WAC_OnTap
• Facebookfacebook.com/waterauthoritycayman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/water-authority---cayman

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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