About Hydropoint

Our Story

After Chris Spain, Peter Carlson and Chris Manchuck successfully built and sold Shaman Corporation, the enterprise software company they founded, they carefully considered HydroPoint was founded in 2002 by technology entrepreneurs Chris Spain, Peter Carlson, and Chris Manchuck, who previously built and sold Shaman Corporation. After their success in enterprise software, they turned their focus to one of the world’s most critical resources: water. Recognizing that the “last mile” of water management — the point of actual use — was largely overlooked, they set out to combine cutting-edge technology with a mission to help organizations manage water more responsibly.

From the start, HydroPoint proved that smart water management isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for the bottom line. By helping customers uncover significant savings “hiding” in outdoor water use, HydroPoint solutions typically deliver payback in as little as 24–36 months. Customers also see benefits beyond water bills: reduced labor and operational costs, prevention of overwatering (and the structural and plant damage that comes with it), lowered liability risks, and protection from fines and compliance violations.

In 2016, HydroPoint expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Baseline Systems, a leader in soil moisture sensors and advanced two-wire irrigation technology. That same year, HydroPoint also broadened its scope beyond irrigation with the launch of WaterCompass, providing real-time visibility into indoor water use — from domestic plumbing to cooling towers and fire supply systems.

Just last year alone, HydroPoint customers saved 30 billion gallons of water, reduced water costs by $244 million, and cut 128,961 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions.

Today, HydroPoint’s smart water management solutions — WeatherTRAK, Baseline, and WaterCompass — give organizations the insight and control to save water, cut costs, reduce risk, and support sustainability goals. Together, these technologies make responsible water management easier, smarter, and more impactful than ever.