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American water management company
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AQUALIS is an American environmental services and engineering company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The company specializes in sustainable water management, focusing on post-construction stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and civil engineering for municipal and commercial clients across the United States and Puerto Rico.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Water management, Civil engineering |
| Genre | Environmental services |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Blain McClure |
| Headquarters | Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Area served | United States and Puerto Rico |
Key people | Richard Matero (CEO), Erin Grenz (CDO) |
| Services | Stormwater management, Wastewater management, lift station maintenance, engineering compliance |
| Owner | DFW Capital Partners |
| Website | www |
History
AQUALIS was founded in 2001 as Restoration and Recovery (R+R).[1] In June 2018, the company received a significant growth investment from private equity firm DFW Capital Partners, leading to a rebranding and a national expansion strategy.[2]
Following the investment, the company expanded its geographic footprint through several acquisitions:
- In 2021, AQUALIS acquired ESI Environmental Services and Front Range Environmental, expanding its presence in the Northeast and Midwest.[3]
- In 2023, the company acquired Northern Pipe, Inc. and Stormwater Solutions Engineering (SSE), adding specialized industrial vacuumation and advanced civil engineering to its portfolio.[4]
- In 2024, AQUALIS announced the acquisition of Stormwater Compliance Solutions (SCS), establishing operations in the Western market.[5]
Operations and Projects
The company operates as a post-construction water management firm, providing services intended to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations. Its operations include the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aboveground and underground stormwater assets, such as detention basins, bioswales, and permeable paving.
In 2026, the company's work on the City of Green Bay: City-Wide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan was recognized as a State Finalist for the Engineering Excellence Awards by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin.[6] The project involved watershed analysis, GIS-based mapping, and the identification of 50 public and private GSI opportunities to manage runoff and reduce flood risk in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[6]
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