Caribbean Water Treatment Limited

What Caribbean Water Treatment Limited does

Caribbean Water Treatment Limited (CWT) is a privately held, 100% Antiguan-owned water solutions company incorporated in 1992 and headquartered on Friars Hill Road in St. John's, Antigua, with a regional office in Nevis. The company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plants, membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment systems, UV water purification, swimming pool and spa systems, and solar water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and government/utility customers across the Eastern Caribbean, including documented projects in Antigua, Barbuda, Nevis, Anguilla, and Haiti.

The company's technology foundation rests on an exclusive Antiguan distributorship for Water Equipment Technologies (WET-MCI) desalination plants, maintained for over 25 years and yielding 100+ regional installations. It augments this with authorized dealer status for VIQUA (UV), AquaCal (heat pumps), Goulds (pumps), Pentair (filtration), and Danfoss (high-pressure RO pumps). Technical staff hold specialized credentials including M.Eng./P.Eng. designations, VIQUA Certified Installer, Membrane Operator Certification (MOC-I), and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) trainer status. Managing Director Mario Bento serves as Interim Board Director of the Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA), reinforcing industry standing.

CWT's revenue model spans seven streams: equipment sales and procurement, design and consulting services, installation services, operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, retail product and supplies sales, repairs, and certified training (CPO courses, Goulds pump seminars at EC$200/person). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a physical retail store, field sales for large projects, inside sales via phone, an online store for US export sales, and manufacturer channel partnerships. Pricing on capital projects is quote-based with multi-year O&M contract billing cadences. Named anchor customers include the UNOPS, Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), Water Corporation of Anguilla, Mill Reef Club, and a broader portfolio of regional hotels, resorts, and residential clients.

Name

Caribbean Water Treatment Limited

Legal name

Caribbean Water Treatment Ltd.

Website

https://cwtltd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caribbean Water Treatment Limited designs, installs, and maintains RO desalination, wastewater treatment, and pool systems for resorts, utilities, governments, and residential customers across the Eastern Caribbean, serving as the exclusive Antiguan distributor for WET-MCI desalination plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Wastewater Treatment Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Desalination Plant EPC, O&M & Performance Optimization (EUANAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Desalination Plant Construction (IMAFAGAG), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Water treatment services
• Reverse osmosis desalination
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Swimming pool services
• Solar water pumping

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint John's

HQ country

Antigua & Barbuda

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Procurement: Sale of water treatment equipment, RO desalination plants, pool equipment, pumps, filtration systems, UV water systems, and related components. Products sourced from technology partners including VIQUA, AquaCal, Goulds Pumps, Pentair, and Danfoss.
2. Design and Consulting Services: Professional engineering services for water treatment system design, consulting on desalination and wastewater treatment solutions.
3. Installation Services: Equipment installation for RO desalination plants, pools, spas, and wastewater treatment systems.
4. Operation and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing O&M contracts for water treatment facilities, providing recurring service revenue.
5. Retail Products and Supplies: Sale of water treatment chemicals, supplies, PVC fittings, pool maintenance products, and accessories through retail store and online store (US export only).
6. Repairs: Repair services for water treatment and pool equipment.
7. Training Services: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) courses, Goulds pump training seminars, and other professional training programs for pool and water treatment operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caribbean Water Treatment Ltd. designs, supplies, installs, and maintains reverse osmosis desalination plants, water and wastewater treatment systems, and swimming pool and spa solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and government clients across the Eastern Caribbean. The company is the exclusive Antiguan distributor for WET-MCI desalination plants and also delivers Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) wastewater systems, UV water treatment, solar integration, equipment sales, retail supplies, and certified operator training (CPO and MOC-I).

Product overview

Caribbean Water Treatment Ltd. is a water solutions provider offering a portfolio of interconnected services and products centered on water treatment, desalination, and pool/spa management. The core offering consists of four service lines: RO Desalination (featuring WET-MCI Desalination Plants as the exclusive Antigua supplier), Water and Wastewater Treatment (including MBR systems), Pools and Spas Services, and Solar Systems. These services are complemented by a retail product line including VIQUA UV water systems, Pentair filtration products, PVC SCH80 fittings, BioGuard pool treatment products, and water treatment chemicals. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Antigua, Nevis, and the wider Caribbean through design, installation, equipment sales, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WET-MCI Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plants Standalone RO desalination plant product line, distributed exclusively in Antigua under the WET-MCI partnership; engineered for harsh marine environments and used by resorts, utilities, and commercial operations across the Caribbean.
• RO Desalination Services End-to-end reverse osmosis desalination service covering design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of seawater desalination systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the Caribbean.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Services Integrated water and wastewater treatment service covering design, consulting, equipment supply, installation, repairs, and operation & maintenance contracts for municipal, commercial, and industrial clients in the Caribbean.
• MBR Wastewater Treatment Plants Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment plant product and installation service for commercial and municipal applications, including systems delivered for the Antigua Public Utilities Authority.
• Pools and Spas Services Full swimming pool and spa service offering covering design, installation, maintenance, resurfacing, and repairs for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Antigua and the Eastern Caribbean.
• Solar Systems Integration Solar energy systems designed and integrated with the company's water treatment and desalination operations, including solar pumping, to support off-grid and renewable-powered water infrastructure.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and Professional Training Courses Paid professional training programs including Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification courses and Goulds Pumps training seminars, held in partnership with the Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute for pool and water treatment professionals.
• Water Treatment Chemicals, Parts and Retail Supplies Retail product line including water treatment chemicals, calcium hypochlorite, BioGuard pool care products, PVC SCH80 fittings, Pentair filtration products, and VIQUA UV replacement parts, sold through the company's retail store and online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 desalination installations completed across the Caribbean
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard, major and minor.

• Water Equipment Technologies (WET-MCI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1997Exclusive supplier of WET-MCI desalination plants in Antigua. Over 25 years of partnership with more than 100 installations across the Caribbean. WET-MCI provides advanced reverse osmosis systems engineered for harsh marine environments.
• VIQUAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer and installer of VIQUA UV water systems. Company has VIQUA Certified Installer status with multiple employees certified through the program. Products include UV water systems, replacement parts, UV lamps and sleeves.
• AquaCal (Pool Heat Pumps)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for AquaCal pool heat pumps. Managing Director Mario Bento visited the AquaCal factory in St. Petersburg, Florida. Companies co-host training workshops in Antigua for pool professionals.
• Goulds Pumps (Goulds Water Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Goulds water pumps. Jointly hosted Goulds Pumps Training Seminar for plumbers and maintenance technicians. Topics include pump selection, sizing, maintenance and repairs.
• PentairstandardTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Pentair filtration products. Products include cartridge filter housings, EPM-BB filter cartridges, and various filtration equipment available in retail and online store.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-pressure pump supplier for reverse osmosis desalination systems. Owner visited Danfoss headquarters and RO high-pressure pump manufacturing facility in Nordborg, Denmark to see pump innovation firsthand.
• AutoPilotstandardTechnology or IntegrationPool automation equipment partner. Co-hosted training workshop with AquaCal and Caribbean Water Treatment in Antigua covering pool heating, automation, and troubleshooting.
• UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded contract by UNOPS to supply, install, and commission two Reverse Osmosis plants for the National Police School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Major international project for the company.
• Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted 120,000 GPD seawater RO desalination plant installation in Barbuda for APUA. Handed over RO plant equipment to APUA. Ongoing water infrastructure partnership.
• Antigua & Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI)standardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining venue partner for CPO certification courses, Goulds pump seminars, and manufacturer training workshops. Located at Dutchmans Bay, Antigua.
• HornerXpressstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaging Director visited HornerXpress VP for Manufacturing during AquaCal factory tour. HornerXpress is a distributor for pool equipment brands.
• Safety First Driving Academy (ANU) LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider for defensive driving course. All driving staff at Caribbean Water Treatment completed the certification course.
• Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership since 2008. Managing Director Mario Bento serves as Interim Board Director of CaribDA. Hosted Membrane Operator Certification (MOC-I) training. Active humanitarian committee participation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. Publicly listed Caribbean-focused desalination and water utility company (CWCO on NASDAQ) operating seawater RO plants across the Caribbean and other island markets. Direct peer given shared focus on seawater desalination, government/utility customers, and O&M of island water infrastructure.
• Seven Seas Water: Private water and wastewater solutions provider serving the Caribbean and Americas with desalination, BOT/BOOT projects, and O&M services for resorts, utilities, and industrial customers. Closely comparable business model, customer base, and Caribbean footprint to CWT.

Others

• Pentair: Global water treatment equipment supplier (filtration, pumps, pool systems) and authorized partner of CWT for retail and pool products. Adjacent equipment competitor in pool/filtration categories rather than full-solution RO.
• Water Equipment Technologies (WET): CWT's exclusive technology partner in Antigua, supplying WET-MCI seawater RO plants. Functions as an upstream equipment/technology partner; could become a competitor in other Caribbean territories where CWT does not hold exclusivity.

Emerging players

• Hayward Industries: Major pool equipment and water treatment products manufacturer serving residential and commercial pool markets. Overlaps with CWT's pool/spa service line and competes indirectly for pool equipment procurement across the Caribbean.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment major offering desalination, wastewater, and O&M solutions across municipal and industrial markets. Operates at much larger scale and competes for the same large government and industrial tenders CWT pursues in the Caribbean.
• IDE Technologies: Global desalination specialist with thermal and RO technologies serving municipal, industrial, and island markets. Competes on the technical heavy end of the same seawater RO projects CWT targets.
• Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (Water): Large EPC contractor with significant desalination and water treatment capabilities, including multi-island RO deployments. Competes for large-scale Caribbean desalination tenders alongside CWT.
• SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and wastewater treatment player with municipal and industrial RO/membrane capabilities. Competes with CWT for large Caribbean infrastructure projects as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Toray Industries (Water Treatment Division): Global supplier of RO/NF membranes and advanced water treatment systems used in desalination and wastewater. Adjacent competitor at the equipment and process level for the same RO plants CWT builds and operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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