What Delco Water, a Division of Delco Automation does

Delco Water, a division of privately held Delco Automation Inc., designs, manufactures, and services custom water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, First Nations communities, and industrial clients across Canada. The company was established in 2005 (parent Delco Automation was founded in 1994) and operates from an 86,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with field coverage in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Yukon. Its core product portfolio spans membrane filtration (UltraFX ultrafiltration/microfiltration, NanoFX hollow-fiber nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis MTU skids), proprietary BioFX biological filtration, MBBR and MBR wastewater systems, media filtration, and modular containerized systems, all integrated with an in-house HydraMAX automation and remote monitoring platform. A sub-brand, Sapphire Water, extends the lineup into residential and commercial reverse osmosis units distributed via authorized resellers.

The company generates revenue across six streams: engineered equipment sales, professional services (installation, commissioning, piloting, automation and controls), recurring service and maintenance contracts, parts and consumables (including chemicals), short-term rentals, and automation/controls integration. Go-to-market combines three regional Technical Sales Engineers covering Western Canada with an inside-sales team handling parts, subscriptions, and chemical orders, supported by a 24/7 emergency support line and field service technicians. The customer mix is diversified across small-town municipalities, 27 First Nations communities (where Delco has contributed to lifting 40 long-term drinking water advisories since 2015 under the federal initiative), and industrial accounts such as Harmony Beef and Queen Charlotte Lodge. Pricing is quote-based on system specifications, capacity, and customization, with multi-year contracts typical.

Delco Water's competitive positioning rests on proprietary cold-climate biological filtration technology (BioFX), in-house automation (HydraMAX), vertical integration through its Saskatoon manufacturing footprint, COR safety certification, and a deep technical bench of certified operators and multi-discipline engineers. The company's stated restrictions exclude the United States market from its online sales footprint, focusing instead on Canadian public-sector and industrial customers.

Name

Delco Water, a Division of Delco Automation

Legal name

Delco Automation Inc.

Website

https://delco-water.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delco Water is a Canadian manufacturer of custom water and wastewater treatment systems serving municipalities, First Nations communities, and industrial clients across Western Canada with proprietary membrane, biological filtration, and containerized solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH), Industrial Wastewater Reuse (Cooling/Process/Boiler Feed) (EUANADAM), Advanced Treatment & Purification Utilities (MF/UF, RO, AOP, UV) (EUANAGAD)

Keywords

• Water treatment systems
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Membrane filtration solutions
• Biological filtration systems
• Industrial water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured water and wastewater treatment systems sold to municipalities, First Nations, and industrial clients. Includes membrane systems, biological filtration, and containerized solutions.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance and support services including scheduled visits, cleanings, calibration, 24/7 emergency response, operator training, and system optimization. Customizable service packages.
3. Water Treatment Rentals: Temporary treatment solutions for seasonal needs, construction sites, or remote locations. Rental units in shipping containers, trailers, or standalone systems. Includes service and support package.
4. Parts & Consumables: Replacement parts, chemicals, and consumables for water treatment systems. Inside sales team handles parts orders and subscription sales.
5. Automation & Controls Services: Panel design, control panel manufacturing, plant integration, programming, and commissioning services. Includes site audits and cybersecurity solutions.
6. Pilot Testing Services: Scaled-down pilot systems for technology validation and process design parameter optimization. Includes bench-scale alternatives and comprehensive training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Delco Water designs, manufactures, and services custom water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, First Nations communities, and industrial clients across Canada. The product portfolio includes membrane filtration (UltraFX ultrafiltration/microfiltration, NanoFX hollow fiber nanofiltration, MTU reverse osmosis/nanofiltration), BioFX biological filtration, media filtration, containerized systems, MBBR/MBR wastewater systems, and the in-house HydraMAX automated control system, supported by field service, piloting, rentals, and automation services.

Product overview

Delco Water offers a comprehensive suite of water and wastewater treatment solutions designed, built, maintained, and upgraded for clients of all sizes. The core product portfolio includes membrane filtration technologies: UltraFX (ultrafiltration/microfiltration), NanoFX (hollow fiber nanofiltration), MTU Reverse Osmosis & Nanofiltration systems, BioFX biological filtration, and various media filtration options. For wastewater treatment, the company provides MBBR and MBR systems. The HydraMAX automated control system integrates with all membrane systems for monitoring and control. Containerized systems provide modular solutions for remote or temporary needs. A sub-brand, Sapphire Water, offers residential and commercial reverse osmosis systems. Services include automation & controls, field service & maintenance, installation & commissioning, piloting, remote monitoring, and rental equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sapphire Water RO Systems: Residential and commercial reverse osmosis systems ranging from 0.6 USGPM to 35 USGPM, optimized and refurbished by Delco Water for homes, farms, restaurants, car washes, and boiler pre-treatment applications.

Products and services

• UltraFX (Ultrafiltration & Microfiltration) Membrane Filtration Unit (MFU) using polymeric hollow fibers with nominal pore diameters of 0.01-0.05 microns, designed to remove bacteria, viruses, suspended solids, colloids, pathogens, turbidity, and provide log removal credits for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Includes HydraMAX automated control. Targeted at municipal drinking water and remote community applications.
• NanoFX (Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration) Hollow fiber crossflow membrane nanofiltration technology for treating surface water with excess dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Offers high DOC rejection, chlorine tolerance, and is not susceptible to biofouling. Scalable to any flow rate.
• MTU (Membrane Treatment Unit) - Reverse Osmosis & Nanofiltration Customized reverse osmosis and nanofiltration skidded systems engineered for each end user's unique water quality needs, featuring tailored blends and arrays of membranes to maximize recovery. Targeted at municipal and First Nations water treatment.
• BioFX (Biological Filtration) Groundwater biological filtration solution targeting iron, arsenic, manganese, and ammonia removal with no chemical inputs required. Provides 95%+ removal rates, filtration cycles approximately 10x longer than greensand, and is engineered to operate in cold environments below 5 degrees Celsius.
• Media Filtration Systems Water treatment processes using granular materials including Filtralite engineered ceramic media, calcite, activated alumina, GAC, greensand, sand & anthracite, ion exchange, and catalytic media for targeted contaminant removal.
• Containerized Water Treatment Systems Compact, modular water treatment systems housed in 20', 40', or 53' shipping containers or prefabricated buildings, designed for temporary, seasonal, remote, or construction site installations. Factory tested prior to delivery with customizable HVAC and finishes.
• Sapphire Water Reverse Osmosis Systems Residential and commercial RO systems ranging from 0.6 USGPM to 35 USGPM, optimized and refurbished by Delco Water for wells and surface water sources. Marketed for homes, farms, restaurants, car washes, and boiler pre-treatment applications.
• MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) Attached growth biological wastewater treatment using free-floating plastic film media for biofilm growth. Delivers high volumetric removal rates in a smaller footprint with simpler reactor-in-series design, performing nitrification and de-nitrification in the same bioreactor.
• MBR (Membrane Bio-Reactor) Membrane bioreactor system combining MBBR with ultrafiltration membranes to reduce high-strength sewage to stringent environmental standards for water re-use. Minimal chemical use and low energy consumption with highest effluent quality.
• Automation & Controls Services Panel design, control panel manufacturing, plant integration, programming, commissioning, site audits, and cybersecurity services for water and wastewater treatment facilities, powered by the proprietary HydraMAX control system.
• Field Service & Maintenance Scheduled maintenance visits, cleanings, calibration, 24/7 emergency response, operator training, and system optimization for Delco Water and third-party treatment systems. Customizable service packages available.
• Water Treatment Rentals Temporary water treatment solutions in shipping containers, trailers, or standalone systems for seasonal needs, construction sites, or remote locations, bundled with a service and support package. Flexible payment plans and short-term availability offered.
• Water Treatment Piloting Services Scaled-down pilot systems for technology validation and process design parameter optimization, including bench-scale alternatives and comprehensive operator training to confirm performance prior to full-scale deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ iron and ammonia removal in over 100 BioFX applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ToraycoreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing membrane products for Delco's water treatment systems including reverse osmosis and nanofiltration applications.
• VeoliacoreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing solutions for water treatment applications. Listed as a key technology partner on Delco's membrane filtration solutions page.
• Hydra (Membranes.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing products for Delco's treatment systems. Logo featured on membrane filtration solutions page.
• PentaircoreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing water treatment solutions. Listed as one of Delco's key membrane technology partners.
• NX FiltrationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing hollow fiber nanofiltration solutions. Featured on Delco's membrane filtration solutions page.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembrane technology partner providing water treatment membrane solutions. Listed as a key partner for Delco's membrane filtration technologies.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)minorOthersProfessional association membership. AWWA is the largest nonprofit water supply organization in North America, dedicated to improving water quality and supply.
• Western Canada Water & Wastewater Association (WCWWA)minorOthersRegional association membership for water and wastewater professionals in Western Canada.
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)minorOthersProfessional engineering association membership. Delco has engineers with permission to consult on engineering works in Alberta.
• Saskatchewan Industrial and Suppliers Association (SIMSA)minorOthersProvincial industry association membership supporting mining and industrial suppliers in Saskatchewan.
• Baron MechanicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sapphire Water Reverse Osmosis Systems. Handles local installation and ongoing service for residential and commercial RO systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment equipment company offering filtration, membrane systems, and residential/commercial water solutions. Both a technology supplier to Delco (membrane partner) and a broader incumbent competing in adjacent water treatment equipment categories.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia Water Technologies is the global water treatment systems and services arm of Veolia, offering membrane systems, biological treatment, and process solutions across municipal and industrial markets. Broader incumbent with overlapping membrane and biological treatment technologies that compete with Delco on larger municipal tenders.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (now operating as Veolia's Water Technologies division in some markets) provides membrane systems, advanced treatment, and services for municipal and industrial clients. Larger incumbent with overlapping product portfolio including RO, UF, and biological treatment technologies.
• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology major offering treatment systems, pumps, and services (including the acquired Evoqua Water Technologies). Larger incumbent operating across the same water and wastewater treatment equipment categories that Delco serves, with substantially deeper R&D and balance sheet resources.

Direct peers

• Ovivo: Ovivo (formerly GLV Water Treatment) is a Montreal-based designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems serving municipal and industrial customers globally. Direct comparable to Delco on custom equipment manufacturing model and municipal/industrial customer mix.
• Biwater: Biwater is a UK-headquartered international water and wastewater treatment solutions provider serving municipal, industrial, and mining clients with custom treatment systems. Comparable to Delco on custom system design, manufacturing, and EPC delivery model for similar end markets.
• Parkson Corporation: Parkson Corporation is a US-based manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including biological treatment, filtration, and packaged systems for municipal and industrial applications. Comparable to Delco on custom equipment manufacturing serving municipal/industrial water and wastewater markets.
• Smith & Loveless: Smith & Loveless is a Kansas-based custom manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment, including packaged treatment plants and lift stations for municipal and industrial markets. Comparable to Delco on custom equipment manufacturing model serving similar end customers.
• H2O Innovation: H2O Innovation is a Quebec-based custom water treatment systems manufacturer offering membrane filtration, specialty chemicals, and operations services to municipal and industrial clients. Most direct comparable to Delco as a Canadian-headquartered systems integrator with overlapping product portfolio and customer segments.
• Newterra: Newterra is an Ontario-based manufacturer of modular and containerized water and wastewater treatment systems targeting industrial, municipal, and remote applications. Highly comparable to Delco on containerized/modular treatment offerings and rental/lease delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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