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Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, next to the world’s largest freshwater From our home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – the most mature water technology hub in the world – we collaborate with businesses, utilities, NGOs, academia, government and global partners to establish an unparalleled network of water industry movers and shakers.
We connect, convene and showcase our members around the globe, providing a full range of business development services and networking opportunities and the potential to collaborate with some of the world’s most prominent water innovators. Our work drives economic development and promotes solutions to address pressing challenges involving water quality and quantity.
But water technology is just one side of the coin when it comes to preserving freshwater resources. We have also proved our expertise in water stewardship, connecting corporations of any size and industry with the resources they need to mitigate their water risk. The Water Council is committed to cultivating responsible stewardship of the world’s freshwater.
We connect, convene and showcase our members around the globe, providing a full range of business development services and networking opportunities and the potential to collaborate with some of the world’s most prominent water innovators. Our work drives economic development and promotes solutions to address pressing challenges involving water quality and quantity.
But water technology is just one side of the coin when it comes to preserving freshwater resources. We have also proved our expertise in water stewardship, connecting corporations of any size and industry with the resources they need to mitigate their water risk. The Water Council is committed to cultivating responsible stewardship of the world’s freshwater.
Overview
Location
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 414-988-8750
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 21
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| Jun 20, 2025 | Water is the next climate frontier, and Watergate’s ultrasonic device doesn’t just detect leaks — it stops them | Smart water management startup Watergate is launching a crowdfunding campaign for its novel water-saving tech. As pressure mounts on water infrastructure globally, with England and Wales alone losing over 3 billion litres of water daily to ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Global water tech startups converge for BREW 2.0 Showcase | Nine innovative water technology companies from six countries presented their solutions to investors, industry experts and the public during the BREW 2.0 Showcase on June 19 at the Global Water Center. The showcase is the culminating event ... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | sum. relocates to MKE, eyes pilot program | Milwaukee’s thriving water technology scene just got a boost as sum., a smart hydration platform, announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Birmingham, Alabama, to the Milwaukee area. Co-founded in 2021 by Tyler Hurd and Stuart Grif... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Wisconsin’s economic regions and key industries | Wisconsin’s economy is shaped by a network of nine regional economic development entities, each working to support existing businesses while attracting new enterprises and talent. For entrepreneurs and investors in scalable, high-growth sta... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | CORNCOB strives toward commercialization | Douglas Hwang has always been an outlier. In 1987, after completing his conscripted service fighting Communism in his home country of Taiwan, Hwang moved to Milwaukee to attend Marquette University where he earned his master’s degree in env... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Beightol to lead The Water Council board | The Water Council announced that Scott Beightol, partner at Milwaukee law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, has been appointed the new chairman of its board of directors. “Now more than ever, the world needs water solutions in the for... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Poeschl joins MKE Tech Hub | The MKE Tech Hub Coalition announced that Joe Poeschl has joined the organization as its Director of Engagement. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and inno... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Ian Hathaway meets MKE startup ecosystem | Last week, NVNG Investment Advisors, along with the MKE Tech Hub Coalition with Godfrey and Khan welcomed author, founder, and investor Ian Hathaway to Milwaukee. Hathaway met with members of the city’s startup ecosystem, including establis... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Rapid Radicals launches pilot wastewater treatment system | Rapid Radicals, a company providing innovative, high-rate wastewater treatment, launched its pilot wastewater treatment system on Thursday, August 10 at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) facility located at 5901 W. State S... |
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FAQ about The Water Council
When was The Water Council founded?
The Water Council was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about The Water Council?
Parsers VC has collected 21 articles mentioning The Water Council, among them “Water is the next climate frontier, and Watergate’s ultrasonic device doesn’t just detect leaks — it stops them” (Jun 20, 2025) and “Global water tech startups converge for BREW 2.0 Showcase” (Jun 19, 2025).
Is The Water Council still active?
Yes, The Water Council is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 7, 2026.