# Azuria Water Solutions Acquires Michigan Water Services Provider Infrastructure Alternatives

> Azuria Water Solutions has acquired Infrastructure Alternatives, a Rockford, Michigan water treatment services provider founded in 2000.

- Published: 2026-10-22T14:42:00+00:00
- Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-22/azuria-water-solutions-acquires-infrastructure-alternatives
- Source: [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/22/3386610/0/en/azuria-water-solutions-announces-the-acquisition-of-infrastructure-alternatives-inc.html)

## Key takeaways

- Azuria Water Solutions acquired Infrastructure Alternatives, a contract operations, maintenance and management services provider based in Rockford, Michigan.
- Infrastructure Alternatives was founded in 2000 by Bill Cretens and Dana Trierweiler, P.E.
- IAI teams will remain in place in Michigan and Wisconsin, and the company can help cities identify and obtain grants and financing through government funding sources.

[Azuria Water Solutions](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006d31/azuria-water-solutions) acquired [Infrastructure Alternatives](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000f2xb/infrastructure-alternatives), Inc., a contract operations, maintenance and management services provider based in Rockford, Michigan, the company said on October 22, 2026. The acquisition was announced by [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/22/3386610/0/en/azuria-water-solutions-announces-the-acquisition-of-infrastructure-alternatives-inc.html). Azuria Water Solutions is a technology-enabled water infrastructure provider offering trenchless pipeline rehabilitation products, installation services, and managed water and wastewater treatment operations for municipal, industrial, DoD, aviation, and transportation customers across North America, the UK, and Australia, according to company records. Infrastructure Alternatives is a Michigan-based water treatment services provider.

## Azuria's Acquisition of Infrastructure Alternatives

Infrastructure Alternatives was founded in 2000 by Bill Cretens and Dana Trierweiler, P.E. Together, they built a team of water and wastewater professionals and a company focused on protecting the environment and public health through water treatment services. In addition to certified maintenance and treatment operators, IAI employs licensed professional engineers and technicians. The company's engineering and technical services group supports utilities, industries and private communities in Michigan and Wisconsin with water and sewer upgrades as well as new system installations. Securing funding is one of the largest challenges cities face during critical infrastructure projects. IAI can now help cities identify and obtain grants and financing through a myriad government funding sources. IAI teams will remain in place in Michigan and Wisconsin as they continue to drive excellence in product and service delivery. Azuria welcomed Infrastructure Alternatives to the family.

## Azuria's Scale After the Inframark Merger

Azuria Water Solutions merged with Inframark in April 2026 to form a combined water infrastructure platform generating over $2.5 billion in annual revenue at a $5.5 billion enterprise value, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The combined entity was funded by New Mountain Capital through a $2.4 billion continuation vehicle. The platform serves municipal water and wastewater utilities. Azuria was acquired by New Mountain Capital in 2021, converting the company into a private equity-backed platform that funded a roll-up strategy of over 20 acquisitions since 2022. In 2026, Azuria extended service delivery beyond North America into the UK and Australia, broadening the addressable market for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technologies.

## Azuria's Recent Acquisition Run

Azuria Water Solutions announced the acquisition of Horseshoe Construction, a trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation firm operating in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama, in October 2026, according to FinancialContent Business Page. In September 2026, Azuria acquired the cured-in-place pipe division of Nor-Cal Pipeline Services, a California-based utility services company, according to FinancialContent Business Page. The division has served customers for nearly 20 years and will join Azuria's pipeline rehabilitation portfolio. In August 2026, Azuria announced the acquisition of Patterson Professional Services, a water and construction services provider based in Collinsville, Texas, according to FinancialContent Business Page.

## Companies in this story

- [Azuria Water Solutions company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0006d31/azuria-water-solutions) · website: https://www.azuria.com
- [Infrastructure Alternatives company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000f2xb/infrastructure-alternatives) · website: https://iaiwater.com

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