Proof of Usefulness Report

Utico Water Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+206
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Utico Water Ltd. is a verifiable South African engineering firm (SME) specializing in wastewater treatment (MBR/DAF) with confirmed case studies (e.g., Warwick Wine Estate). However, the submission suffers from significant quality issues, including exaggerated audience claims ('everyone', 'most people') and misused financial metrics ('marketcap' in revenue field). The score reflects high real-world utility and proven traction in a niche market, heavily penalized for poor submission accuracy and localized vs. claimed global reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+215
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+206

Project Details

Project URL
Description
UTICO builds, operates and maintains MBR Return Activated Sludge and Dissolved Air Floatation plants, as well as tertiary treatment technologies for direct potable re-use Our flagship product, modular membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems are scalable, allowing treatment capacity to grow as developments grow and it opens up a wide range of re-use opportunities, especially when coupled with tertiary treatments such as Reverse Osmosis. Our MBR's are unmatched in its approach to environmental responsibility. Utico's systems are field proven in Africa and often operated by Utico's personnel. This helps us understand the intricate challenges of decentralized wastewater plant design that aims to ensure continued operation for many years by eliminating the root cause of all past problems and aid in fast and easy maintenance in the event of breakdowns.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline