Watertap

What Watertap does

Watertap provides specialty mechanical services for municipal and industrial water infrastructure, focused on performing repairs, modifications, and expansions of water lines while the systems remain on-line and under pressure. Founded in 1997 and based in Wixom, Michigan, the company (operating through the Colt Group platform) serves municipal water authorities, commercial facilities such as hospitals and data centers, mechanical contractors, and wastewater treatment plants across the United States. Core offerings include single and double line stopping (for pipe sizes up to 78 inches), hot tapping/wet tapping, valve insertion, pipe freezing, PCCP transition and repair, and industrial leak repair across piping, valves, flanges, exchangers, tanks, and power systems. The portfolio also includes temporary pressurized and atmospheric water storage with pumping systems for use during maintenance or emergencies, alongside engineered specialty products such as the HT Plus Sealant and PCCP adapters, with all processes certified to NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water.

The technology stack centers on proprietary mechanical and integration assets rather than software: the ColtConnect® platform is positioned as an integration layer for industrial leak repair operations, complemented by 3D scanning capabilities for pipeline assessment, and supported by an in-house engineering and manufacturing function (R&D, fabrication, CNC) that produces custom tooling. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services (leak repair, hot tapping, line stops, valve insertion, field machining, torquing/bolting, composites and wraps, concrete restoration) and through hardware sales/rentals of temporary water storage systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with national strategic locations enabling rapid emergency response to municipal and industrial water facilities.

Name

Watertap

Legal name

Colt Group Industrial Leak Repair

Website

https://watertapinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Watertap (operating via the Colt Group platform) provides specialty on-line, under-pressure mechanical services and engineered products for repairing, modifying, and expanding municipal and industrial water infrastructure without system shutdowns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB)

Keywords

• Water main services
• Pipeline maintenance
• Leak repair services
• Industrial water infrastructure
• Hot tapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Leak Repair Services: On-line, under-pressure solutions for repairing, modifying, or expanding water lines without system shutdowns. Revenue generated through specialized field service delivery including leak repair, hot tapping, line stops, and valve insertion services.
2. Specialty Mechanical Solutions: Engineering and manufacturing services including field machining, torquing and bolting, composites and wraps, and concrete restoration for industrial applications
3. Temporary Water Storage: Rental and deployment of pressurized and atmospheric tanks with complete pumping systems for maintaining water supply during maintenance or emergencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Watertap provides on-line, under-pressure water main and pipeline services that allow municipalities, commercial facilities, and industrial operators to repair, modify, or expand water lines without system-wide shutdowns. Core deliverables include industrial leak repair, line stopping (up to 78-inch mains), hot tapping/wet tapping, valve insertion, pipe freezing, temporary water storage, and PCCP transition and repair, all delivered as on-site specialty mechanical field services backed by in-house engineering and manufacturing.

Product overview

Colt Group Industrial Leak Repair provides a comprehensive suite of specialty mechanical solutions for municipal and industrial water infrastructure. The portfolio centers on on-line, under-pressure repair and modification services that eliminate the need for system-wide shutdowns. Core offerings include water line isolation services, temporary water storage, line stopping (single and double, up to 78-inch pipes), hot tapping/wet tapping, valve insertion, and PCCP transition and repair. Supporting specialty services include pipe freezing, industrial leak repair across various components (piping, valves, flanges, exchangers, tanks, power systems), HT Plus sealant, composites and wraps, field machining, torquing and bolting, line isolation with weld test plugs, and concrete restoration. The company also offers technology platforms including ColtConnect® and 3D scanning services. All solutions meet NSF/ANSI 61 standards for potable water systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColtConnect®: Technology platform offered by Colt Group
• HT Plus Sealant

Products and services

• Water Line Isolation Services On-line, under-pressure solutions for repairing, modifying, or expanding water lines without system-wide shutdown; includes line intervention, isolation, and temporary water storage for municipalities and industrial operators.
• Temporary Water Storage Rental and deployment of pressurized and atmospheric storage tanks with complete pumping systems to maintain potable water flow through distribution systems during maintenance or emergencies without interrupting supply.
• Line Stopping Single and double line stopping services providing temporary pipeline isolation, supporting pipe sizes from residential lines up to large-scale municipal mains of 78 inches.
• Hot Tapping / Wet Tapping Field services that enable new branch connections to live water mains without loss of product, loss of pressure, or service interruption, compatible with ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, steel, AC, cast iron, and PCCP materials.
• Valve Insertion Installation of high-performance insertion valves into pressurized lines, providing permanent shut-off points for emergency repairs, system upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• PCCP Transition and Repair Specialty services for Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe, including adapters connecting PCCP with ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, and other materials for high-pressure applications.
• Pipe Freezing Non-invasive pipeline isolation method for indoor applications, allowing repairs to be carried out without system shutdown.
• Industrial Leak Repair Comprehensive leak repair services for piping, valves, flanges, exchangers, tanks, and power systems across industrial facilities.
• HT Plus Sealant Specialized sealant product used for industrial leak repair applications.
• ColtConnect Proprietary technology platform offered by Colt Group for connectivity and integration in industrial leak repair operations.
• 3D Scanning Services 3D scanning technology services used for precision mapping and assessment of pipeline infrastructure in industrial applications.
• Composites and Wraps Composite wrapping solutions for pipeline repair and reinforcement.
• Field Machining
• Torquing and Bolting Precision torquing and bolting services for industrial pipeline systems.
• Line Isolation and Weld Test Plugs Line isolation services and weld test plugs for pipeline testing and isolation.
• Concrete Restoration Concrete restoration services for industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates system-wide shutdown requirements for water line repairs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia delivers municipal and industrial water services, including infrastructure maintenance and emergency response — overlapping with Watertap's national on-site water infrastructure service model.
• IPEX Inc. IPEX manufactures thermoplastic piping systems for municipal, industrial, and commercial water applications — relevant given Watertap's HDPE, PVC, and ductile iron pipe compatibility in hot tapping and line stopping work.
• Aegion Corporation: Aegion (now part of Quikrete) provides pipeline rehabilitation and water infrastructure services across municipal and industrial markets, competing with Watertap on trenchless and specialty pipeline work at much larger scale.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology major offering products, services, and digital solutions across the water cycle — overlapping with Watertap in pipeline assessment, repair, and infrastructure service work, but at far greater scale.
• Advanced Drainage Systems: ADS is a leading manufacturer of water management and drainage infrastructure products, including HDPE pipe used in the same municipal and industrial water applications that Watertap's hot-tapping and line-stopping services support.
• Mueller Water Products: Mueller manufactures valves, hydrants, and pipe products used in municipal water distribution — serving the same municipal water buyer that Watertap addresses, and adjacent in valves and fittings to Watertap's valve insertion work.

Direct peers

• Insituform Technologies: Insituform delivers cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and trenchless rehabilitation for water and sewer mains, addressing the same aging-infrastructure repair need that Watertap serves through live-pipe repair and modification.
• Hydra-Stop: Hydra-Stop specializes in line stopping, valve insertion, and hot tapping on live water mains — the closest direct functional analog to Watertap's core water line isolation and under-pressure repair services.

Others

• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer is a manufacturer of underground utility and pipeline equipment used by contractors performing trenchless work — adjacent to Watertap's specialty mechanical services and to the broader contractor ecosystem in which Watertap operates.

Emerging players

• Pure Technologies (Xylem): Pure Technologies, part of Xylem, provides pipeline condition assessment and inspection for water and wastewater mains — adjacent to Watertap's 3D scanning and pipeline diagnostics offerings, focused on assessment rather than repair.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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