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Aquacycl

Providing operational savings and achieving sustainability metrics for industrial wastewater management

Orianna Bretschger

Founder & CEO at Aquacycl

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aquacycl.com

Employees 21–50

Headquarters Escondido, California, United States

Aquacycl provides industrial wastewater treatment as a service to help companies reduce operational costs, mitigate climate impacts, and support healthy watersheds and communities worldwide. Aquacycl products and services guarantee permit compliance, greenhouse gas mitigation, reliable performance in variable production environments, and operational savings. Companies working with Aquacycl, like PepsiCo and Niagara Bottling, have realized a 20%-30% reduction in wastewater charges and/ or a less than 12-month ROI.

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Notable Achievements

Company recognized as a finalist for 2023 Earthshot Prize in the 'Fix our Climate' category
Working with PepsiCo as a first customer (2 sites and counting in North America)
Less than 12-month ROI for Niagara Bottling

Currently Operating in Three Regions

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Press Mentions

July 2, 2025

Aquacycl Not Watering Down Global Ambitions

Aquacycl is making strides in sustainable wastewater treatment, innovating with its groundbreaking technology to address global water challenges. Their efforts are gaining recognition, enhancing...

Read on San Diego Business Journal »

September 24, 2024

Ford Reveals Holographic Technology for Safer Driving in Barron's - Missouri Express

Aquacycl is making waves in sustainable technology, celebrating its innovative wastewater treatment solutions that enhance environmental health. Their groundbreaking approach not only promotes...

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June 10, 2024

BioLargo Announces Craft Brewery Pre-Commercial Pilot Study Project Funded by Innovative Conservation Program (ICP)

BioLargo announces a partnership with a craft brewery to implement their innovative water treatment technology. The system will help the brewery reduce costs, improve sustainability, and enhance...

September 19, 2023

Aquacycl

Aquacycl, a finalist for the Earthshot Prize, has developed a wastewater treatment system called "Wastewater Zero" that goes beyond compliance to achieve zero waste. The system uses a combination...

Read on The Earthshot Prize »

November 19, 2022

This startup uses microbial fuel cells to clean up wastewater

Aquacycl’s modular technology helps clean up contaminated water before it flows down the drain. In some cases, it can also be reused onsite after it’s cleaned.

Read on Fast Company »

November 14, 2022

Pepsi employs ‘super bugs’ to treat its Fresno wastewater

That’s where Pepsi has partnered with San Diego-based company Aquacycl, whose technology breaks down wastewater utilizing a new technique — microbial fuel cells.

Read on The Business Journal »