Systems Thinking. Better Outcomes.

Who We Are

Hydrolytica is a strategic consulting firm dedicated to the rural water sector. We provide practical, systems-based guidance to help rural water providers improve planning, operational efficiency, financing, and governance. By integrating technical, social, and environmental dimensions, we support communities to build long-term water security and resilience. Our work is human-centered, context-specific, and informed by more than 25 years of global experience.

25+

30+

Years of field-based experience

Countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Latin America, North America, and Western Europe

Our Services

Operational Efficiency

From staffing models to rate setting to reducing non-revenue water and assessing emerging technologies, we provide strategic guidance to help water providers strengthen efficiency, service delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

Water Security

We help communities ensure reliable and equitable access to safe drinking water by identifying risks, assessing vulnerabilities, and exploring conservation measures. Our work emphasizes long-range visioning to support informed decision-making in the face of future uncertainty.

We help water operators develop comprehensive asset inventories, identify gaps and financing needs, and prepare capital improvement plans that account for future demands, funding options, and the reliable delivery of safe drinking water.

Infrastructure Planning

Funding & Financing

We guide clients through the complexities of state and federal funding processes. From completing surveys and preparing applications to aligning with policy objectives, we support successful engagement with external agencies and partners.

Policy & Governance

We strengthen leadership and oversight by helping clients clarify roles and responsibilities, refine and implement policies, and align local governance practices with community, state, and federal expectations.

Community Engagement

We design people-centered engagement strategies that consider diversity and local contexts. Our services include focus group facilitation, surveys and data analysis, and clear, accessible communication, offered in English, French, and Spanish.

What Makes Us Different?

Woman-Owned Business

Rural Solutions

Small Firm. Big Results.

Systems Thinking

Tribal Communities

Integrity, Equity & Sustainability

As a woman-owned business, Hydrolytica brings a distinct perspective—adopting a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven approach to today's water and wastewater challenges.

We understand rural challenges because we live them too. Based in rural Colorado, we’re invested in long-term, community-centered solutions that work on the ground, not just on paper.

We see the bigger picture. Hydrolytica bridges technical, social, and environmental dimensions to uncover root causes and deliver integrated, long-lasting solutions.

With extensive experience supporting underserved and Indigenous communities around the world, we bring cross-cultural insight to develop context-specific, respectful approaches that honor people, place, and partnership.

We prioritize people, planet, and purpose. Our work is guided by a deep commitment to integrity, equitable access to services, and long-term environmental sustainability—not just as ideals, but as daily practice.

Hydrolytica delivers strategic value without the bureaucracy. We’re nimble, experienced, and focused on real impact—not overhead, offering the depth of a large firm with the responsiveness of a dedicated partner.

Who We Work With

• Special Districts, including counties, local municipalities, and water authorities

• Tribal communities

• Non-profits, academia, and other partners

• Multilateral Development Banks, e.g. the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank