What ECO DOG SOLUTIONS CIC does

Eco Dog Solutions CIC is a UK-based Community Interest Company incorporated in 2026 that uses trained detection dogs to screen surface water drainage networks for wastewater contamination caused by domestic plumbing misconnections. The company runs a five-stage process (Find, Support, Rectify, Verify) in which detection dogs rapidly screen drainage assets, GPS-tag evidence is captured, source properties are narrowed via upstream scent tracking, homeowners are engaged non-confrontationally in coordination with local plumbing contractors, and follow-up surveys verify remediation. Every survey point is mapped using ArcGIS-compatible GIS/GPS outputs, with the company accepted onto the Esri UK Nonprofit Programme.

The company is currently pre-revenue at operating scale, consisting of two founders (Ross Stephenson, ex-British Army Royal Army Veterinary Corps with 20+ years' detection dog experience, and Andy Shaw, ex-Chief Dog Trainer with 22+ years' service) and one detection dog (Snipe, 9.5 years old). Revenue mechanics are diversified across three streams: B2B service contracts with water companies, catchment partnerships, environmental organisations and local authorities; public donations via tiered one-time and monthly contributions (£5–£500, plus custom monthly); and merchandise sales through a Teemill storefront. The company has applied for funding from Thames Water and Welsh Water but does not yet have confirmed paid enterprise contracts.

The operational pilot is concentrated on the River Wye catchment in Herefordshire, a Special Area of Conservation, with explicit ambition to scale the model across priority UK catchments. The CIC legal structure legally constrains surplus distribution, requiring reinvestment into the community/mission.

Name

ECO DOG SOLUTIONS CIC

Legal name

Eco Dog Solutions CIC

Website

https://ecodogsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eco Dog Solutions CIC uses trained detection dogs to rapidly identify domestic wastewater misconnections entering UK rivers via surface water drainage, serving water companies, catchment partnerships, and environmental organisations through evidence-led screening, GIS mapping, and remediation support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Quality Monitoring (Surface Water, Stormwater, Drinking Water) (EUAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Connection Control Surveys & Hazard Assessments (HSAOALAE), Sewer Inspection, Condition Assessment & Monitoring (CCTV, Sensors) (EUANACAG), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• River pollution detection
• Drainage misconnection screening
• Detection dog services
• Catchment recovery solutions
• Environmental monitoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ross On Wye

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service Contracts with Water Companies and Partners: Eco Dog Solutions provides rapid drainage screening services to water companies, catchment partnerships, environmental organisations, and local authorities. Services include screening surface water drainage networks, GPS-tagged evidence capture, community engagement, remediation coordination, and follow-up verification surveys.
2. Public Donations and Grants: Individual donations through one-time and monthly giving programmes with tiered amounts (£5-£500). Also applies for funding from water companies (Thames Water, Welsh Water) and operates transparently with public reporting on spending.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise sold through Teemill platform. Every purchase helps fund detection work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eco Dog Solutions CIC provides trained detection dog-led surface water drainage screening services to identify domestic wastewater misconnections that pollute rivers. Services include GPS/GPS-mapped evidence capture, homeowner engagement, coordination with local plumbing contractors for remediation, and follow-up verification surveys, delivered as contracted work for water companies, catchment partnerships, environmental organisations, and local authorities.

Product overview

Eco Dog Solutions CIC operates as a single unified service offering built around trained detection dogs for evidence-led river pollution detection. The core product is dog-led surface water drainage screening to identify domestic wastewater misconnections, supported by GIS/GPS evidence mapping, homeowner engagement, remediation coordination with local plumbers, and follow-up verification surveys. The company functions as a service provider to water companies, catchment partnerships, environmental organisations, and local authorities rather than a software product company. Supplementary revenue is generated through a merchandise shop (powered by Teemill).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Detection Dog Screening Service
• GIS/GPS Evidence Mapping
• Homeowner Engagement and Remediation Support
• Follow-Up Verification Surveys
• Eco Dog Merchandise Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple drainage assets screened per operational day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Esri UK Nonprofit ProgrammecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Accepted onto the Esri UK Nonprofit Programme with a professional ArcGIS mapping account — the same software used by water companies and environmental agencies across the UK for GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
• Water Companies (General)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Dog Solutions works with water companies supporting misconnection investigation programmes with rapid screening capability and evidence-led targeting. Provides GPS-tagged evidence and GIS-compatible reporting.
• Catchment PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration with existing catchment management plans to address domestic pollution sources at community level. Partner provides catchment intelligence and strategic oversight.
• Environmental OrganisationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides operational delivery capability for river restoration and pollution reduction programmes. Eco Dog Solutions brings rapid screening while partners provide regulatory context and strategic oversight.
• Local AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting public health and environmental protection objectives through evidence-led intervention. Local authorities provide regulatory context and can support enforcement action if needed.
• Community GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaging local communities in river recovery through accessible, non-confrontational approaches. Community groups provide local knowledge and help build community engagement.
• Local Plumbing ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinating with plumbing professionals to deliver remediation work at fair rates for homeowners. Local contractors provide quotes and carry out the physical reconnection work. Recruitment focused on Herefordshire/Monmouthshire/River Wye catchment initially.
• The Rivers TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a key source for misconnection data and outfall safari methodology. The Rivers Trust supports community-based approaches to river protection and has highlighted misconnections as a significant contributor to water quality failures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• The Rivers Trust: UK umbrella body supporting catchment partnerships and community-led river recovery. Ecosystem peer rather than competitor; referenced as a data and methodology source for misconnection work and a likely ongoing partner.
• Severn Trent (in-house misconnection programmes): Major UK water company running its own misconnection investigation programmes and partnering with detection contractors. Adjacent rather than competing — a potential customer/partner for Eco Dog Solutions in the Wye region and beyond.

Broad incumbents

• RSK Group: Large UK environmental and engineering consultancy with water, land, and catchment practices. Broad incumbent peer because it delivers environmental monitoring and water-quality services to UK utilities and regulators.
• WSP: Global engineering and environmental consultancy with a strong UK water and environment team. Broad incumbent peer because it competes for the same water-utility and environmental-monitoring engagements.
• RPS Group (a Tetra Tech company): International environmental and water consultancy working with UK water companies on catchment management, environmental assessment, and compliance. Broad incumbent peer in the environmental-services space Eco Dog Solutions operates in.
• WRc (Water Research Centre): Long-standing UK water-industry research and consultancy organisation working on misconnections, drainage compliance, and catchment quality. Comparable as an established authority on the same misconnection problem Eco Dog Solutions targets.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with a sizeable UK water and environmental practice serving Ofwat-regulated clients. Broad incumbent peer serving the same water-utility buyers with compliance and monitoring services.

Direct peers

• K9 Leak Detection Services: UK specialist in dog-based water leak detection for utilities and infrastructure operators. Direct peer because it sells dog-led detection services into the same UK water-utility buyer base.
• Sewell Group: UK infrastructure services group with a long-established detection-dog division used by water utilities for leak and asset detection. Highly comparable as it offers dog-led water network detection services to UK water companies.
• H2O Building Services: UK provider of water leak detection and building-services surveys, including dog-assisted methods. Comparable because it serves UK utilities and property owners with non-invasive water-loss investigation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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