Every day, thousands of small water and wastewater plants keep communities healthy. We think they deserve better tools for the compliance work that comes with the job.
Effluent Labs was founded in 2026 with a simple observation: small municipal utilities face the same EPA reporting requirements as large city systems, but with a fraction of the staff and budget.
For many small POTWs, DMR preparation means the plant operator spending hours with Excel spreadsheets, manually calculating averages and loads, cross-referencing permit limits, and hand-entering values into NetDMR. It's tedious, error-prone, and takes time away from actually operating the plant.
We built a better way. Our platform combines regulatory knowledge with modern data processing to handle the entire DMR workflow—from lab data to submitted report. We sweat the calculation details so operators don't have to.
Every calculation follows EPA-standard methods. Every DMR passes 54+ QA checks. When your name goes on a report, the numbers need to be right.
You shouldn't need to learn new software to get your DMRs done. Email us your lab data. We handle the rest. That's the whole workflow.
Just because you're a 0.5 MGD plant doesn't mean your reporting should be less rigorous. We bring the same quality to every facility we serve.
We're not a black box. You always have visibility into our calculations, review authority over submissions, and a real person to call when you have questions.
Purpose-built data pipelines for environmental compliance. We parse, validate, calculate, and format regulatory data with precision and auditability.
Deep understanding of NPDES permit structures, EPA reporting requirements, NetDMR/ICIS systems, and state-specific compliance nuances.
Multi-layered QA with automated checks, anomaly detection, and human review. We catch issues before they become violations.
We're a small, focused team that combines deep regulatory knowledge with modern engineering discipline. Every person here cares about getting it right.
Former Big 4 accountant who keeps Effluent Labs financially disciplined. Morgan evaluates every decision through a rigorous ROI lens and ensures the business scales sustainably.
Big 4 Alum Cost Optimization
Ex-Google SRE obsessed with reliability and automation. Dev architects systems that handle DMR data with the same rigor as production infrastructure — pragmatic about tech debt, relentless about uptime.
Ex-Google SRE Automation
Former B2B SaaS PM who puts customers at the center of every product decision. Sofia translates operator pain points into features that actually make compliance easier.
Customer-Obsessed Data-Driven
Enterprise sales veteran who knows that trust is the only currency that matters in regulated industries. Marcus builds relationships first and closes deals by solving real problems.
Enterprise Sales Relationship Builder
SEO expert and storyteller who makes regulatory compliance actually interesting to read about. Alexa builds the content and community that helps operators find us when they need us most.
SEO Community Builder
Business development specialist with a connector's instinct. Raj thinks strategically about alliances with labs, engineering firms, and state agencies that multiply Effluent Labs' reach.
BD & Alliances Strategic
Process optimization guru who lives and breathes SOPs. Taylor ensures every DMR workflow runs smoothly, on time, and to spec — because quality at scale requires documented, repeatable systems.
Process Design Quality-Focused
Former EPA regulator who knows exactly what auditors look for — because she used to be one. Dr. Williams keeps every client audit-ready and ensures our QA processes meet the highest regulatory standards.
Former Regulator Audit-ReadyWe'd love to learn about your plant and show you how we can help.
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