Dri-Sump Testing Associates

What Dri-Sump Testing Associates does

Dri-sump Testing Associates, doing business as Dri-sump, is a product line of Accent Environmental Services, Inc., a privately held, family-owned company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Lufkin, Texas. The Dri-sump brand was created in 2015 as a direct response to the EPA's 2015 Underground Storage Tank rule revisions. The company pioneered dry vacuum containment testing for petroleum underground storage tank (UST) secondary containment systems — containment sumps, spill buckets, and overfill prevention equipment — using an inert heavy aerosol (Aerosol Elixir) and a low-powered digital laser to detect sub-micron aerosol particles escaping through any orifice. Test results are delivered in approximately 60 seconds, the technology detects leaks as small as 0.05 gallons per hour (versus the 0.10 gph hydrostatic standard), and the entire kit fits in a suitcase.

The technology is differentiated by precision, environmental sustainability (zero water consumption, zero contaminated-waste disposal), and the patented Groundwater Procedure that enables testing in sub-zero temperatures, frozen soil, and groundwater-saturated conditions where traditional hydrostatic testing fails. The methodology is EPA-accepted (2020), KWA third-party certified (2018) with 100% blind-test success across three soil types, NWGLDE-listed (2022), and compliant with PEI-RP1200-24 and NLPA/KWA Standard 823, with acceptance across all 50 U.S. states and the United Kingdom.

Dri-sump sells its complete testing system — view chamber, lasers, aerosol dispenser, air pressure generator, and consumables — direct to enterprises and through authorized wholesale distributors White Tucker (Texas) and E.O. Habhegger Co. (Pennsylvania). Revenue is generated from hardware sales, recurring consumables (Aerosol Elixir), and technician training and certification. Customer base spans major fuel retailers (Circle K, Costco, Valero, Casey's, Kroger, QuikTrip), fleet operators (UPS, FedEx, Loves), retail/grocery (H-E-B), and telecommunications (AT&T). Cumulative adoption exceeds 200,000 tests across 49 U.S. states and the UK. Pricing is opaque and handled through direct contact; no institutional funding or external PE backing has been disclosed.

Name

Dri-Sump Testing Associates

Legal name

Accent Environmental Services, Inc.

Website

https://dri-sump.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dri-sump (a product line of Accent Environmental Services, Inc.) sells patented dry-vacuum containment testing technology for petroleum underground storage tank sumps and spill buckets. It serves fuel retailers, fleet operators, testing contractors, and tank owners across all 50 U.S. states and the UK via wholesale distributors and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Containment Testing Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

Keywords

• Containment testing equipment
• UST leak detection
• Hydrostatic testing alternative
• Secondary containment testing
• Petroleum storage tank testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Not publicly disclosed

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment and Kit Sales: Dri-sump sells its complete testing system, including the view chamber, lasers, aerosol dispenser, air pressure generator, and related components. Installation kits (VST components) are also sold through authorized wholesale distributors.
2. Consumables (Aerosol Elixir): The proprietary Aerosol Elixir consumable is used per test and replenished as part of ongoing operations for testing contractors and tank owners.
3. Training and Certification: Dri-sump provides training and certification for technicians and contractors on the proper use of the Dri-sump testing system and methodology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dri-sump develops, manufactures, and sells a patented dry vacuum containment testing system that uses an inert heavy aerosol and a low-powered digital laser to detect leaks in underground storage tank sumps, spill buckets, and other petroleum secondary containment systems. The company also distributes installation kits (VST components) and supplies the proprietary Aerosol Elixir consumable used per test. Training and certification for technicians and contractors complete the offering.

Product overview

Dri-sump offers a containment testing platform centered on its core Dri-sump Containment Testing System, which uses dry vacuum technology with digital laser and food-grade aerosol to detect leaks in approximately 60 seconds. The platform includes a complete test kit comprising the View Chamber and Laser, Vapor Aerosol Dispenser, Air Pressure Generator, and Aerosol Elixir. Supporting the core system are specialized VST (Vapor Stimulator Tube) installation kits available for different applications: the VST Straight Dispenser Kit for standard dispensers, VST Straight STP Kit for submersible turbine pumps, VST Spill Bucket Kit for spill containment, and VST Flush Cover Kit for flush-mounted systems. Installation kits are distributed through authorized wholesale distributors E.O. Habhegger and White Tucker.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerosol Elixir: Proprietary food-grade, pH-neutral, non-hazardous aerosol blend used in Dri-sump containment testing technology.
• VST (Vapor Stimulator Tube)

Products and services

• Dri-sump Containment Testing System A dry vacuum containment testing system using an inert heavy aerosol and a low-powered digital laser to detect leaks in petroleum underground storage tank sumps, spill buckets, and other secondary containment systems. Delivers tightness testing results in approximately 60 seconds and detects leaks as small as 0.05 gph. Approved for EPA compliance testing across the United States.
• VST Straight Dispenser Kit Installation kit for straight dispenser applications, designed to facilitate seamless installation of Vapor Stimulator Tubes for Dri-sump testing.
• VST Straight STP Kit Installation kit for straight submersible turbine pump (STP) applications, enabling proper VST installation for containment testing.
• VST Spill Bucket Kit Installation kit for spill bucket applications, designed to ensure proper containment testing setup for spill prevention equipment.
• VST Flush Cover Kit Installation kit for flush cover applications, enabling VST installation for testing flush-mounted containment systems.
• Aerosol Elixir Proprietary food-grade, pH-neutral, dielectric, non-hazardous aerosol blend used per test in the Dri-sump containment testing system. Dissipates harmlessly within minutes after testing.
• Training and Certification Training and certification services for technicians and contractors on the proper use of the Dri-sump testing system and methodology, including statistical inventory analysis and leak detection forensics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ tests conducted across 49 states and the UK
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• White TuckercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhite Tucker is an authorized wholesale distributor for Dri-sump installation kits, serving the Texas market from offices in Houston, Dallas, and San Marcos. Contact: 1.800.777.9826, [email protected]. Ensures seamless installation for testing contractors and tank owners using Dri-sump equipment.
• E.O. Habhegger Co., Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE.O. Habhegger Co., Inc. is an authorized wholesale distributor for Dri-sump installation kits, serving the Pennsylvania region from 460 Penn Street, Yeadon, PA 19050. Contact: (610) 622-1977. Provides installation kit components to support Dri-sump testing operations.
• Ken Wilcox Associates (KWA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKen Wilcox Associates conducted independent third-party evaluation and certification of Dri-sump technology in December 2018. All blind tests achieved 100% successful results at real-world sites with sumps in three soil types (sand, pea gravel, 95% compacted clay/silt). Within 100 days of this approval, 42 U.S. states accepted Dri-sump for EPA compliance testing.
• National Work Group on Leak Detection Evaluations (NWGLDE)coreTechnology or IntegrationNWGLDE is a nationally recognized organization that evaluated and published Dri-sump's containment testing methodology. NWGLDE participation required technical documentation, methodology review, repeatability evaluations, and performance analysis. NWGLDE evaluation was published in April 2022 and reinforced Dri-sump's technical credibility.
• Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDri-sump Founder Danny Brevard serves on the PEI RP1200 and RP1700 committees, which define and document standards for containment testing. PEI/RP1200-24 was released in 2024 and further reflects the industry's movement toward modernized containment testing. Dri-sump is a strong PEI supporter with full-page ads in every copy of the PEI Journal.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationThe EPA formally accepted Dri-sump for all types of containment testing including compliance, repairs, and new installations (approval documented March 17, 2020). Dri-sump is currently approved for EPA compliance testing across the entire United States.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tanknology: Tanknology is one of the largest UST compliance testing and corrosion services companies in North America. Comparable because it dispatches technicians into the field to perform periodic containment and leak detection testing on underground storage tanks — the same workflow that Dri-sump's equipment is built to enable.
• 3D Leak Detection: 3D Leak Detection is a UST and AST leak testing services provider serving fuel retailers and tank owners across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable because its technicians perform on-site containment and sump integrity testing using certified methods — the workflow that Dri-sump's dry vacuum system was developed to disrupt.
• Heath Consultants: Heath Consultants is a long-standing UST and pipeline leak detection services and equipment provider. Comparable because it sells leak detection equipment and provides field testing services to fuel retailers, fleet operators, and tank owners — the same customer base served by Dri-sump and its contractor channel.
• Vaporless (VLD Systems): Vaporless designs and supplies vapor recovery and leak detection equipment used at fuel retail sites. Comparable because it addresses the same EPA-driven compliance use cases (vapor containment, leak integrity) at fuel retailers using field-installed equipment and consumable cartridges.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the dominant incumbent in UST monitoring and leak detection (TLS-350/350R/450PLUS) for the petroleum retail industry. Comparable because it sells certified leak detection and inventory monitoring equipment — the category in which Dri-sump competes for compliance-testing spend at fuel retailers.
• Emco Wheaton: Emco Wheaton (a Safe-Tec portfolio brand) supplies tanker loading, vapor recovery, and UST equipment to fuel retailers globally. Comparable because it sells approved petroleum-handling hardware into the same compliance-driven fuel retail ecosystem as Dri-sump.
• Franklin Fueling Systems: Franklin Fueling Systems (subsidiary of Franklin Electric) manufactures a broad portfolio of UST equipment including leak detection and containment products. Comparable because it serves the same fuel retail and fleet end customers with EPA-recognized leak detection and sump/spill containment solutions that overlap with Dri-sump's testing use case.
• OPW Fueling Components: OPW (a Dover company) manufactures UST hardware including spill containment, overfill prevention, and vapor recovery equipment. Comparable because it designs and sells approved containment-system components that are tested under the same EPA/PEI ecosystem where Dri-sump operates.

Others

• Ken Wilcox Associates (KWA): Ken Wilcox Associates is the independent third-party testing lab that certified Dri-sump's technology and publishes evaluations of petroleum leak detection and inventory systems. Included as an ecosystem peer because its KWA/NLPA Standard 823 and PEI/RP1200 evaluations shape which containment-testing methods the EPA and states accept.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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