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November 16, 2021

WaterTectonics Employee Spotlight: Denney Eames, P.E.

Meet our #EmployeeSpotlight, Denney Eames. Denney joined the WaterTectonics team in 2012 as Technical Director. At WaterTectonics, he has been the technical lead for 100s of projects in multiple industries. He’s currently focusing on implementing water treatment solutions in the oil & gas and mining industries. Denney leads a team of 15 highly skilled engineers and scientists to develop and implement solutions for some of the more difficult water treatment problems on the planet.

June 15, 2021

WaterTectonics Employee Spotlight: TJ Mothersbaugh

Meet our #EmployeeSpotlight TJ Mothersbaugh. TJ officially joined the WaterTectonics team full time in 2008 after acting as a summer intern from 2003-2007. He’s proud of the hundreds of clients he’s been able to work with over his 13 years at WaterTectonics and thankful for the trust they’ve placed in him. Read more about our Business Development manager here.

May 10, 2021

WaterTectonics Employee Spotlight: Ed Butler

Meet our #EmployeeSpotlight Ed Butler. Ed joined the WaterTectonics team in 2019 as a Regional Sales Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of soil and groundwater remediation systems, he was a great addition! Ed is currently focusing on selling and deploying water treatment system solutions across all markets.

April 13, 2021

WaterTectonics Employee Spotlight: Jeff Rose

Meet our Employee Spotlight, Jeff Rose! Jeff joined the WaterTectonics team in 2003 serving in multiple roles leveraging his integral knowledge of the design, manufacturing, installation and operations of our water treatment systems. He has lead hundreds of system installations and operations, both in the US and internationally, within various industries served by WT including Oil & Gas, Industrial and Construction. Jeff is currently Director of Project Solutions focusing on developing, selling, and deploying solutions across all markets.

March 19, 2021

WaterTectonics Employee Spotlight: Liisa Doty

Meet our Employee Spotlight, Liisa Doty! Liisa joined the WaterTectonics team in 2003 as our Regulatory Manager and then added National Construction Accounts Manager to her responsibilities. She’s been involved in over 400 projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond providing consulting services, water treatment planning and regulatory expertise. Additional areas of focus include project management, treatment system application and design, lab scale treatability studies, permit writing, regulatory review, and treatment system implementation.

February 5, 2021

2021 EPA Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)

The new EPA Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) was adopted last week. It will go into effect March 1, 2021. Many of our clients are covered by state level permits, but the MSGP does apply in some important regions and applications. It also serves as a guidance document for future state permit updates. The items adopted by the EPA in the MSGP often filter down to the state level permits over time. Click here for information we think our clients need to know.

January 7, 2021

WaterTectonics Mourns Passing of Longtime Friend and Employee

It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of Stan Hendricks passing on December 18. As many of you know, Stan was one WaterTectonics’ founding employees. His excitement and countless hours that he put towards the company’s purpose were immeasurable. We’re thankful for his contributions to WaterTectonics but most of all for his friendship. In his 73 years, Stan touched countless lives and will be greatly missed.

October 15, 2020

WaterTectonics AGC Safety Team Award Winner

WaterTectonics has been presented the 2020 Top EMR and “As Low as You Can Go Award” from the AGC of Washington. We appreciate the recognition and are proud of our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.6 over the last 9 years. Safety isn’t just about policy but it’s a part of the WaterTectonics company culture.

October 6, 2020

WaterTectonics Recognized as 10+ Year Member of ISRI

WaterTectonics has been a proud member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) for 10+ years! WaterTectonics is committed to the metal recycling industry by delivering innovative water treatment … Continue reading WaterTectonics Recognized as 10+ Year Member of ISRI →

September 14, 2020

WaterTectonics is UL 508 Certified

UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance and has tested products for public safety for more than a century. WaterTectonics can build and certify industrial control panels to UL 508a standards.

August 24, 2020

Mapistry’s EHS Virtual Summit 2020 Speakers

Mapistry’s EHS Virtual Summit is August 26 – 27. This year, over 30 industry experts in environment, health and safety will be sharing information on the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. WaterTectonics is a proud sponsor again this year. In addition, our Business Development Manager, TJ Mothersbaugh, will be presenting “Lessons Learned from the Front Lines of Stormwater Treatment: 2020 Edition” on Thursday, August 27 at 12:30pm PDT. Click here to learn more.

June 11, 2020

WaterTectonics Mourns Passing of Valued Board Member, Russell Garrison

WaterTectonics is saddened to announce that Board Member, Russell Garrison, passed away suddenly May 30, 2020. Russ was on the board of directors for over a decade sharing valuable expertise and helping WaterTectonics seek out creative ways to put our clients first. We’re thankful for his leadership, invaluable contributions and friendship. In his 60 years, Russ touched countless lives and will be greatly missed.

May 15, 2020

WaterTectonics Extends Capabilities to Produce Face Shields for Local Frontline Workers

The manufacturing team at WaterTectonics has extended their capabilities to produce high-quality, reusable face shields. WaterTectonics has supplied hundreds of reusable face shields to these local frontline workers in Everett, WA who are helping at-risk, unsheltered and food insecure populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 4, 2020

WaterTectonics Highlighted by The Daily Herald of Everett

The Daily Herald’s Business Journal highlights WaterTectonics as a clean tech innovator from Snohomish County. They share WT’s process for ensuring clients, across various industries, meet stringent state stormwater regulations. The article also focuses on CEO Jim Mothersbaugh’s contribution to the science of electrocoagulation and its large-scale, commercial uses.

January 7, 2019

WaterTectonics Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation in Water

20 years ago, WaterTectonics was founded by Seattle entrepreneur, Jim Mothersbaugh, with the vision of developing innovative water treatment technologies that would allow businesses to meet the demands of new and future environmental regulations. Reaching this exciting milestone could not have have been done without our wonderful team, clients and vendors. Thank you for the support and cheers to 20 years!

May 11, 2018

WaterTectonics Urban Redevelopment Project Highlighted by Stormwater Magazine

The latest edition of Stormwater Magazine highlights the involvement of WaterTectonics on the recent Self-Storage urban redevelopment project in the Interbay neighborhood of Seattle to overcome water treatment challenges in an environmentally sensitive area with groundwater and soil contamination issues.

September 28, 2017

Storm Water Awareness Week 2017 Workshop Presenters

Storm Water Awareness Week 2017 is October 9 – 13 in California. This year, we’re proud workshop hosts! Our Business Development Manager, TJ Mothersbaugh, will be presenting “Active Treatment of Industrial Stormwater: When, Why, and How?” in Rancho Cordova on October 11 and in San Diego on October 12. The workshop is complimentary and space is still available. Click here to register: http://ow.ly/xZFd30fuW1p

July 26, 2017

Puget Sound Business Journal 2017 Book of Lists

WaterTectonics is surprised and excited to have been involved in 68% of the largest construction projects in the Puget Sound region as reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal 2017 Book of Lists.

January 23, 2017

WaterTectonics Partnered with Forester University to Present When Basic BMPs Are Not Enough Webinar

Last week, WaterTectonics partnered with Forester University to present an educational webinar entitled “When Basic BMPs Are Not Enough”. With over 1,100 registrations, the webinar was very well received. In case you missed the live presentation, the webinar will be hosted on the Forester University site as an on-demand download.

January 6, 2017

WaterTectonics Partnering with Forester University to Present When Basic BMPs Are Not Enough Webinar

The free, January 18, 2017 presentation will explore next steps in achieving stormwater compliance when basic best management practices (BMPs) are not meeting requirements.

November 22, 2016

WaterTectonics Named Global Top 10 Winner for GCCA Award

The Global Cleantech Cluster Assoication (GCCA) named WaterTectonics as a Later Stage Award Global Top 10 Winner in the water treatment category. The Global Top 3 and GCCA Grand Prize Winner will be announced in conjunction with the Global Solutions Summit (GSS) on December 13,2016, in Arkansas.

August 16, 2016

WaterTectonics Releases New Construction Site Water Management Guide

What’s your water strategy? Site water management is key to a project’s success. Before a shovel breaks ground, knowing how your team will collect, treat and dispose of site water is critical to staying on schedule.

April 13, 2016

WaterTectonics Port of Ridgefield Project Covered by Land & Water Magazine

The latest edition of Land & Water Magazine highlights the involvement of WaterTectonics on the recent Port of Ridgefield Development project to overcome water treatment challenges.

February 3, 2016

Puget Sound Business Journal 2016 Book of Lists

WaterTectonics is surprised and definitely excited to see that we’ve been involved in 9 out of 25 of the largest construction projects in the Puget Sound area in 2014 as reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal 2016 Book of Lists.

January 14, 2016

WaterTectonics Port of Ridgefield Project Covered by World Dredging Magazine

WaterTectonics’ National Sales Associate, Eric Bradley, was interviewed regarding the company’s recent Port of Ridgefield Development project for an article in the latest edition of World Dredging Magazine.

January 4, 2016

WaterTectonics Introduces New Compact EC System

The WaveIonics Compact is a new, turn-key package for stormwater treatment using industry leading electrocoagulation (EC) technology in a smaller footprint.

August 31, 2015

WaterTectonics Contributes Electrocoagulation Info to AMM

WaterTectonics’ Southeast Industrial Consultant, Gena Gustin, was asked to contribute to the “Fired Up” article in the September 2015 edition of American Metal Market.

August 13, 2015

WaterTectonics Highlighted as Leader Among Electrocoagulation Providers

Lux Research highlighted WaterTectonics in their most recent “Surviving the Shakeout in Frac Water Treatment Technologies” report. They state “As oil and gas companies look for ways to cut back … Continue reading WaterTectonics Highlighted as Leader Among Electrocoagulation Providers →

April 30, 2015

WaterTectonics Named Silver Award Winner at 2015 Washington Manufacturing Awards

Seattle Business magazine honored 18 pioneering companies at its annual Washington Manufacturing Awards gala at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA. WaterTectonics was one of three finalists in the running for the 2015 Manufacturing Company of the Year award. On April 29th, they were selected as the Silver Award Winner in the Midsize Firms category.

February 27, 2015

WaterTectonics Selected as Finalist for Manufacturing Company of the Year

WaterTectonics is one of three finalists in the running for Seattle Business magazine’s Washington’s 2015 Manufacturing Company of the Year honor.

February 23, 2015

WaterTectonics Contributes to American Metal Market Stormwater Article

WaterTectonics was asked to contribute to the sustainable scrapyards article in the February 2015 edition of American Metal Market.

February 10, 2015

WaterTectonics Improves Water Treatment Field Service Program

WaterTectonics has improved their water treatment field service program by teaming up with ServiceMax, the leading field service management solution for a new era of business.

February 3, 2015

WaterTectonics is First Contributor to Scrap magazine’s New “Environmental Eye” Column

WaterTectonics’ Southeast Industrial Consultant, Gena Gustin, was chosen as the first contributor to Scrap magazine’s new “Environmental Eye” column.

May 21, 2014

WaterTectonics Selected to Present at Clean Technology Showcase

The Washington Clean Technology Alliance presents the inaugural Clean Technology Showcase, a one-day event to network, learn and invest.

January 24, 2014

WaterTectonics Featured in Latest WaterOnline Article on Electrocoagulation Technology

WaterOnline Magazine highlights the benefits and advantages of electrocoagulation technology in their new article, “Electrocoagulation: A Shocking Approach to Wastewater Treatment”.

October 2, 2013

WaterTectonics and Baroid IDP Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement for the Mining Industry

WaterTectonics and Baroid IDP CleanWave® Water Solutions have today announced an integrated strategic partnership and licensing agreement to provide comprehensive water treatment solutions to the mining industry.

September 27, 2013

WaterTectonics Featured in 6 AGC 2013 Build Washington Awards

The AGC of Washington recognizes the professional excellence and community commitment of AGC member firms with the annual BUILD WASHINGTON AWARDS program.

June 23, 2013

WaterTectonics Hires Northwest Regional Sales Engineer to Better Service Pacific Northwest Customers

WaterTectonics is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Scott as Northwest Regional Sales Engineer, serving new and existing clients in the Pacific Northwest region.

January 24, 2013

WaterTectonics Highlighted as Low-Energy Treatment Technology for Water Reuse in Report by Carollo Engineers

In this new report by Carollo Engineers, a team of researchers identifies and highlights technologies in various stages of commercial deployment that could be applied at wastewater treatment plants.

December 11, 2012

WaterTectonics Named to 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 List

WaterTectonics was named to the 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 Top Private Companies.

December 4, 2012

New York Times Highlights WaterTectonics Success in Oil & Gas Industry

WaterTectonics’ electrocoagulation technology was featured by the New York Times in their recent story highlighting the shale gas boom.

November 26, 2012

CleanWave Electrocoagulation System Featured in Wall Street Journal

WaterTectonics’ electrocoagulation technology was featured for a third time by the Wall Street Journal in their continued coverage of the shale gas boom and water recycling by operators.

November 14, 2012

WaterTectonics Named to 2012 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

WaterTectonics today announced that it ranked No. 278 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America.

October 12, 2012

WaterTectonics ranks #4 in Puget Sound Business Journal’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List for 2012

WaterTectonics is pleased to announce that it was ranked the #4 fastest growing private company in Washington State by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

September 26, 2012

WaterTectonics ranks in Puget Sound Business Journal’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List for 2012

WaterTectonics is pleased to announce that it has been named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List for 2012.

September 19, 2012

WE&T Magazine Highlights WaterTectonics Activity in Shale Gas

WE&T (Water Environment & Technology) Magazine highlighted WaterTectonics in their September 2012 issue.

September 13, 2012

WaterTectonics Named to 2012 Artemis Top 50

WaterTectonics is pleased to announce that it has been chosen for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing™.

August 20, 2012

EcoStorm Plus Treatment Train Receives GULD Approval

WaterTectonics is pleased to announce that the Royal Environmental Systems EcoStorm and EcoStorm Plus Treatment Train system has received General Use Level Designation (GULD) approval from the Washington State Department of Ecology.

December 8, 2011

Swedish Hospital Issaquah Awarded Technology/Life Science Project of the Year at NAIOP Night of the Stars

WaterTectonics congratulates the project team for Swedish Issaquah Hospital & Medical Center on winning the Technology/Life Science Project of the Year award at this year’s Washington State NAIOP Night of the Stars event.

September 1, 2011

Chemical Engineering Magazine Highlights Electrocoagulation as Alternative to Chemical Treatment

Lux Research ranked WaterTectonics’ WaveIonics™ electrocoagulation system as one of the most promising technologies for reduced and chemical free technologies in the water treatment field in Chemical Engineering magazine.

July 11, 2011

HeraldNet Highlights Stormwater Treatment at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is being hailed as a positive example to other boat builders for efforts going above and beyond in order to comply with Washington State discharge regulations.

May 25, 2011

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Pacific Northwest Region Selects WaterTectonics President Jim Mothersbaugh as Finalist

WaterTectonics, an international leader in onsite water treatment and services, has announced that Jim Mothersbaugh, Founder and President is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Pacific Northwest Award finalist.

May 2, 2011

Halliburton`s CleanWave Water Treatment Technology Takes Spotlight Award at Offshore Technology Conference

Halliburton has received an OTC Spotlight Award at the Offshore Technology Conference for its CleanWave water treatment service. The service treats flowback and produced water to make it suitable for … Continue reading Halliburton`s CleanWave Water Treatment Technology Takes Spotlight Award at Offshore Technology Conference →

April 2, 2011