SwiftComply, the software platform built specifically for water utility compliance, has officially announced the launch of its new Pretreatment module, which happens to be a specialized, smart system geared towards managing industrial wastewater oversight.
To understand the significance of such a development, we must take into account how pretreatment is actually one of the most complex and resource-intensive programs that water utilities oversee. We say so because it is inclusive of everything from permitting, sampling, and inspections to enforcement, and coordination with industrial users.
Against that, SwiftComply’s module arrives on the scene bearing an ability to modernize every step of the given process.
“We’re not here to create software that just checks boxes,” said Mick O’Dwyer, Founder and CEO of SwiftComply. “We’re here to make the job easier, reduce risk, and ensure cities stay compliant across local, state, and federal regulations.”
Talk about the same on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its smart permitting facility. This translates to how the solution in question codifies permit conditions directly in the system with configurable logic and one-click generation. Not just that, it also effectively removes guesswork from compliance by enabling “set-and-forget” oversight of industrial user obligations.
Next up, we must dig into how SwiftComply’s new Pretreatment module conceives full data connectivity across compliance workflows. In essence, the technology links permits, limits, and sample reports with forward- and backward-compatible lifecycle logic. As a result, every data point seamlessly flows where it needs to, eliminating all duplication and any hidden risks.
“We’ve lived these programs, and we know how painful they can be,” said O’Dwyer. “Pretreatment is one of the most complex and high-risk compliance programs. We knew we couldn’t rush it. This launch reflects years of hard lessons, deep customer collaboration, and an obsession with getting it right.”
Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the module’s bid to keep automation at the heart of everything, as it delivers automated workflows for scheduling, compliance calculations, and data imports. The overarching idea here is to cut down on manual labor, as well as minimize opportunities for human error.
Rounding up highlights would be the solution’s Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR)-compliant digital records. In fact, multiple early access customers have successfully received Environmental Protection Agency approval for their pretreatment programs by using SwiftComply as the CROMERR-compliant system of record.
Such efficiency treads up a long distance to showcase platform’s readiness in the context of supporting compliant digital reporting at scale.
Among other things, we ought to mention that SwiftComply’s Pretreatment module is now live with early access partners across North America. These early implementations, on their part, will have a special emphasis on core functionality, with continued enhancements and partner-driven refinements planned throughout 2025.
One of the early adopters include Battle Creek, MI. Boasting a population of more than 50,000, the city has a total of 12 industrial users of the Pretreatment module.
“Setup was straightforward, and we are pleased to have all of our data in one place,” said Sarah Newton-Peacock, Lab/IPP Group Supervisor for Battle Creek. “The user interface is intuitive, and the support has been excellent. Our industrial users are also excited to start using the system.”
We must also mention how the development in question delivers a rather interesting follow-up to all what SwiftComply has achieved this year. You see, so far, the year 2025 has seen the company secure a growth investment from M33 Growth, acquiring CloudCompli and NPDESPro to expand its platform footprint, and getting named Water Utilities Compliance Management Software of the Year by Utilities Tech Outlook.
