Water treatment is a critical operational necessity in the Permian Basin, where the high volume of produced water requires sophisticated management to support sustainable hydraulic fracturing and regulatory compliance. These vendors provide the essential technology, chemical solutions, and infrastructure services required to recycle and reuse water, significantly reducing the industry’s reliance on freshwater and disposal wells.
Here are our top picks for Water Treatment vendors in the Permian Basin:
1. Select Water Solutions
A leading provider of full-cycle water management, including fixed infrastructure, water chemistry, and last-mile mobile logistics for frac sites.
Why they made the list: They are a dominant player in the Permian with a comprehensive suite of water treatment and recycling capabilities.
Trunkline Score: 9.2 out of 10
2. Blackbuck Resources
Specializes in designing, building, and operating water infrastructure, including produced water gathering, disposal, and treatment for reuse.
Why they made the list: They offer a one-stop shop for water infrastructure and treatment services specifically tailored to Permian E&P operators.
Trunkline Score: 8.5 out of 10
3. Gravity Oilfield Services
Provides comprehensive water infrastructure and logistical expertise, including high-volume water sourcing, transport, and treatment.
Why they made the list: Their expansive footprint and deep resources make them a primary service provider for large-scale Permian water operations.
Trunkline Score: 8.8 out of 10
4. Aris Water Solutions
Focuses on high-capacity produced water handling, recycling, and beneficial reuse infrastructure in the Permian Basin.
Why they made the list: They are a major incumbent in the Permian water midstream space with a strong focus on sustainable recycling.
Trunkline Score: 8.9 out of 10
5. H2O Midstream
Provides integrated water midstream services, including gathering, disposal, and advanced water treatment for reuse.
Why they made the list: They are a dedicated water-focused company with significant assets and operational history in the Permian.
Trunkline Score: 8.4 out of 10
6. XRI
Operates extensive water infrastructure in the Midland Basin, utilizing advanced technologies like dissolved air flotation to treat produced water.
Why they made the list: They are recognized for their large-scale recycling systems that help operators minimize injection and maximize reuse.
Trunkline Score: 8.6 out of 10
7. Oilfield Water Logistics (OWL)
Operates large-scale produced water gathering systems and provides water reuse services across the Permian Basin.
Why they made the list: They own and operate some of the most significant water gathering and disposal infrastructure in the Delaware Basin.
Trunkline Score: 8.2 out of 10
8. Purestream Services
Provides commercial water treatment systems, including IGF (Induced Gas Flotation) technology for produced water reuse.
Why they made the list: They have a proven track record of deploying mobile, high-capacity treatment systems directly for Permian producers.
Trunkline Score: 7.5 out of 10
9. Layne Water Midstream
Offers full-cycle water management services including sourcing, disposal, and recycling in the Delaware and Midland basins.
Why they made the list: Leveraging over a century of water management expertise, they provide reliable infrastructure for Permian operators.
Trunkline Score: 8.0 out of 10
10. Basic Energy Services
Provides a wide range of fluid services, including water recycling, treatment, and logistics through a large network of stations.
Why they made the list: Their extensive network of water stations and recycling capabilities makes them a staple service provider in the region.
Trunkline Score: 7.8 out of 10
Know a vendor we missed? Send us your suggestions for the next list — we’re always adding new picks.