California Startup Converts Winery Wastewater Into Drinking Water in Breakthrough TestRevida Water’s technology meets EPA standards and offers...
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Revida Water’s technology meets EPA standards and offers wineries a cost-effective solution to new wastewater regulations.
California Startup Converts Winery Wastewater Into Drinking Water in Breakthrough Test
A California startup has achieved a milestone in water reuse by turning winery wastewater into drinking water, verified by independent laboratory testing to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Revida Water, based in Napa, completed this process at the Teaching and Research Winery operated by the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis during the 2025 grape harvest. The company’s technology offers a new solution for more than 1,500 wineries across California now facing stricter state regulations on wastewater management.
The state’s Water Resources Control Board Winery General Order requires wineries to manage their wastewater more rigorously, forcing many to choose between paying for ongoing offsite hauling or investing in permanent infrastructure that can cost more than $500,000. Revida Water’s approach eliminates the need for such large capital expenditures. Instead, it provides containerized water treatment systems on a per-gallon subscription basis, with guaranteed performance and minimal upfront costs.
Ashish Shah, founder and CEO of Revida Water, compared the company’s model to cloud computing services. “Winery owners and operators are experts in making wine—they shouldn’t have to be experts in wastewater management,” Shah said. The company designs, builds, and operates its systems, transferring all technology and performance risk to Revida. This vertical integration allows installations to be completed in weeks rather than years.
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