Fox Metro Water Reclamation District

What Fox Metro Water Reclamation District does

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District is a public utility district responsible for the conveyance and treatment of wastewater in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities. The district operates a wastewater treatment facility on Illinois Route 31, maintains public sanitary sewer service pipes over 15 inches in diameter, and manages lift (pump) stations throughout its service territory. Core service is the collection and treatment of wastewater for safe environmental discharge, with the district serving residential customers as the primary segment and commercial and industrial users as a secondary segment that requires pretreatment and engineering services. The district is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates under EPA-established CMOM (Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance) standards, with NACWA membership and PEAK Performance Award recognition.

The district's technical operations center on biological treatment, filtration, and disinfection systems, supplemented by a multi-modal odor control program (hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, and odor-neutralizing spray) and a series of sustainability initiatives. These include an on-site solar farm that reduces grid energy dependence, a renewable natural gas project that captures methane from the treatment process, and a biosolids program that repurposes treatment byproducts as agricultural fertilizer for farmers in western Kendall County. The district also offers a cost-sharing SOAP program for homeowner retrofits that mitigate rain-induced sewer backups, and operates community education infrastructure including free plant tours, a 3D virtual tour, and laboratory programs.

Revenue is generated through recurring wastewater treatment fees charged to residential, commercial, and industrial ratepayers, with monthly billing available through a paperless BillTrust-powered online payment portal. The district is a government entity with no parent company, no venture capital ownership, and no public disclosure of operating budgets or revenue figures. Residential drinking water and stormwater are handled by other local municipalities, with Boulder Hill residents routed to the Village of Montgomery and Oswego Township for those services.

Name

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District

Legal name

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District

Website

https://foxmetro.dst.il.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District is a public utility district that collects, treats, and reclaims wastewater for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities, operating under EPA CMOM standards with sustainability programs including solar, renewable natural gas, and biosolids recycling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Treatment Services: Fox Metro generates revenue through wastewater treatment fees charged to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The district is a public utility responsible for the conveyance and treatment of wastewater.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District is a public utility that collects, conveys, and treats wastewater for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities, preparing it for safe release back into the environment. The district also maintains public sanitary sewer service pipes over 15 inches in diameter and lift stations, and offers commercial pretreatment, engineering, and bid/proposal services.

Product overview

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District is a public utility offering a unified portfolio of wastewater treatment and water reclamation services for Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities. The core offering is wastewater treatment and water reclamation, supplemented by maintenance of public sanitary sewer infrastructure. The district also operates several sustainability-focused programs including the Biosolids Program (which repurposes treatment byproducts as agricultural fertilizer), Solar Energy Project (on-site solar farm), and Renewable Natural Gas Project (methane harvesting). Additional services include an odor control program with multiple treatment systems, an online payment portal via BillTrust, and community education programs including plant tours and a 3D virtual tour. The district's operations are governed by EPA-established CMOM (Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance) standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wastewater Treatment Services Primary service of collecting, treating, and preparing wastewater for safe release back into the environment; responsible for conveyance and treatment of wastewater in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding communities.
• Sanitary Sewer Service Maintenance Maintenance of public sanitary sewer service pipes over 15 inches in diameter and lift (pump) stations within the service territory.
• Biosolids Program Sustainability program that repurposes biosolids (byproduct of wastewater treatment) as fertilizer for farmers in western Kendall County, contributing to nutrient recycling, soil improvement, energy generation, and waste reduction.
• Solar Energy Project On-site solar farm that reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers energy costs, and supports environmental sustainability goals.
• Renewable Natural Gas Project Project to harvest methane gas naturally produced in the wastewater treatment process for renewable energy purposes.
• Odor Control Program Comprehensive odor control initiatives including hydrogen peroxide treatments at north headworks, potassium permanganate at south headworks, and odor-neutralizing spray at the sludge storage building; includes Reckinger Road Pump Station odor control system installed in 2019.
• Commercial Pretreatment Services Resources, open proposals, and bid notices for commercial and industrial users requiring wastewater pretreatment compliance and engineering services.
• SOAP Program Cost-sharing benefits program for homeowners who perform retrofits that minimize the risk of rain-induced flooding and sewer backups.
• CMOM Program Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance program established by the U.S. EPA to ensure adequate capacity for current and future flows, proper operation and maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biosolids repurposed as fertilizer for farmers in western Kendall County

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ComEdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComEd has partnered with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus along with other energy providers to assist residents with saving energy through free Home Energy Savings assessments.
• Nicor GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNicor Gas partnered with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to assist residents with saving energy through free Home Energy Savings assessments.
• Peoples GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPeoples Gas partnered with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to assist residents with saving energy through free Home Energy Savings assessments.
• North Shore GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth Shore Gas partnered with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to assist residents with saving energy through free Home Energy Savings assessments.
• Metropolitan Mayors CaucusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan Mayors Caucus partnered with ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas to offer free Home Energy Savings assessments to help residents manage energy use and reduce costs.
• National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)minorOthersFox Metro is a member of NACWA, which provides resources and awards for clean water agencies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DC Water: District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, an established large-scale municipal wastewater utility operating advanced treatment, biosolids processing, and renewable energy programs (including thermal hydrolysis and solar). Comparable in offering mix (treatment, reclamation, sustainability programs, community education) though far larger in scale and customer base.
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago: One of the largest wastewater and stormwater utilities in the U.S., serving the Chicago metropolitan area including adjacent communities like Aurora's broader region. Operates seven wastewater treatment plants and extensive interceptor sewer networks, providing a peer benchmark for scale, biosolids management, and sustainability programs at a much larger scope than Fox Metro.

Direct peers

• DuPage County Public Works: Regional wastewater and stormwater authority serving DuPage County, Illinois, immediately adjacent to Fox Metro's Aurora service area. Operates sewage treatment plants and lift stations for suburban Chicago communities under similar EPA CMOM frameworks, making it the closest geographic and operational peer for a mid-size Illinois reclamation district.
• Clean Water Services (Washington County, Oregon): Special-purpose district in Oregon providing wastewater treatment, water reclamation, and biosolids-to-fertilizer programs under a sustainability-forward operating model. Operates the Durham Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility and produces fertilizers marketed as Loop, making it a strong functional peer for Fox Metro's biosolids and sustainability initiatives.
• Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: Regional wastewater authority serving the Greater Milwaukee area with a focus on water reclamation, deep tunnel storage, and sustainability initiatives including biogas-to-energy. Operates under similar EPA CMOM frameworks and serves as a comparable mid-to-large Illinois/Midwest-style regional reclamation district with active renewable energy programs.
• Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1): Independent sewer district providing wastewater collection and treatment to communities in northern Kentucky. Operates under similar EPA CMOM frameworks and provides a strong comparable for a sub-regional Illinois reclamation district of similar size and service scope.

Others

• Denver Water: While Denver Water is primarily a drinking water utility, it operates extensive water reclamation and reuse programs that compete for the same sustainability and biosolids narratives as Fox Metro. Useful as a peer for utility-scale sustainability programs and renewable energy integration even though its core service is water supply rather than wastewater.
• LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN): City of Los Angeles bureau operating four wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation, and biosolids management programs including Hyperion. Comparable in core service offering (wastewater treatment and water reclamation for residential, commercial, and industrial customers) but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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