Keep wastewater systems running safely and efficiently with specialized maintenance solutions designed to reduce downtime, improve performance, and limit confined-space risk. For Tampa facilities managing heat, humidity, and strict operational demands, Bristola delivers advanced cleaning, mapping, and retrofit services that help plants stay productive while protecting crews and critical infrastructure.
Specialized maintenance solutions for wastewater facilities focused on safety, uptime, sludge control, and long-term system performance.
Clean tanks and liquid storage assets while systems remain in operation. This zero-human-entry approach reduces shutdowns, lowers confined-space exposure, and helps wastewater facilities maintain productivity during maintenance.
Use advanced sonar and GPS-based mapping to measure sludge buildup, depth, and settlement patterns in ponds or lagoons. The resulting data supports better maintenance planning, budgeting, and dredging decisions.
Perform large-scale digester cleanouts, mixer replacement coordination, roof work, and internal cleaning to restore capacity and improve reliability. Additional repair options help address corrosion and structural wear.
Develop proactive maintenance programs for digesters and related assets to reduce emergency shutdowns, preserve performance, and support more predictable operating schedules over time.
Retrofit existing wastewater tanks with Bristola’s zero-human-entry system, including hardware and access components that support safer, more efficient future cleanings with less disruption.
Install adaptable entry portals on qualifying tank manholes to simplify future service access. These components support repeat maintenance visits and long-term use of robotic cleaning systems.
Bristola helps wastewater facilities maintain tanks, digesters, and lagoons without relying on traditional human-entry cleaning methods. Using patented robotic technology and specialized retrofit solutions, the team reduces shutdown time, improves worker safety, and supports more consistent plant performance. For Tampa operators dealing with year-round moisture, heavy rainfall events, and demanding treatment loads, that means maintenance that protects uptime as well as infrastructure.
See how facilities improve safety, uptime, and maintenance planning with Bristola’s specialized wastewater solutions.
Bristola brings a safer, smarter approach to wastewater facility maintenance.
Patented robotic cleaning reduces confined-space exposure and keeps crews out of hazardous tank interiors.
Systems can often be serviced while operating, helping Tampa plants stay productive during maintenance windows.
Solutions fit new or existing assets, supporting long-term maintenance planning across complex wastewater facilities.
Built for wastewater and treatment environments where sludge control, safety, and reliability are critical.
Experienced leaders driving safer wastewater maintenance solutions.
Founder
Jared Burma is the Founder of Bristola, a pioneering clean technology company he established in 2019 following a near-death experience inside a storage tank that forever changed his perspective on industrial safety. That life-altering moment ignited a passion to create a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional tank cleaning methods. Driven by a deep belief in the future of renewable clean energy, Jared transformed a bold Midwest idea into a global operation serving clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and India. His vision led to the development of a patented, zero-human-entry robotic cleaning system that eliminates operational downtime and protects worker lives. Jared continues to lead Bristola with unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and a cleaner future for industries worldwide.
Vice President of Business Development and Sales
Chad Neleman serves as Vice President of Business Development and Sales at Bristola, where he brings an energetic, field-first approach to growing the company's client base and market presence. Known for his ability to build meaningful relationships and identify new opportunities, Chad is a driving force behind Bristola's commercial expansion across diverse industries. He thrives on connecting with clients, understanding their operational challenges, and delivering solutions that make tank cleaning safer and smarter. Chad's hands-on style and commitment to solving real-world problems align perfectly with Bristola's mission to revolutionize the way liquid storage facilities are maintained. His work helps translate Bristola's groundbreaking technology into lasting partnerships across the United States and beyond.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Corey Allen is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Bristola, where he leads the company's go-to-market strategy with a blend of creative communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-driven outreach. Corey plays a central role in shaping how Bristola presents itself to the world, turning market opportunities into long-term client partnerships across multiple industries and continents. His ability to bridge the gap between complex technology and compelling storytelling has been instrumental in growing Bristola's brand and global footprint. Corey firmly believes that innovation is not limited to engineering — it extends to every touchpoint a company has with its clients. His work ensures Bristola's mission of safer, more efficient tank cleaning resonates with decision-makers across the renewable energy and industrial sectors.
Director of Business Development
John Aydin serves as Director of Business Development at Bristola, bringing a strong foundation in project development and the renewable energy sector to his role. Having grown up in Canada and built his career across the biogas and renewable natural gas industry, John developed a keen understanding of the complex operational challenges facing liquid storage and anaerobic digestion facilities. His passion for practical, impactful solutions drew him to Bristola after witnessing the company's revolutionary cleanout technology in action. John is dedicated to expanding Bristola's presence in the biogas and RNG markets, connecting facility operators with a system that delivers real results — no downtime, no human entry, and measurable gains in efficiency and output.
Chief Technology Officer
Ian Dunlap is the Chief Technology Officer at Bristola, where he leads the research, development, and refinement of the company's most transformative technologies, including the patented airlock-type entry system that makes zero-human-entry tank cleaning possible. Driven by curiosity and a deep mechanical intuition, Ian approaches every engineering challenge with persistence and precision. His work sits at the heart of what makes Bristola unique — the ability to clean liquid storage facilities safely and efficiently while the tank remains in active operation. Ian's commitment to continuous innovation ensures that Bristola's systems remain at the cutting edge of the industry, delivering measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and environmental impact for clients across the globe.
Partner
Jeff Harclerode is a Partner at Bristola, contributing to the company's strategic direction and financial growth with the disciplined leadership he forged during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. A natural entrepreneur with a proven record of business ownership, Jeff brings a bold, forward-thinking perspective to every aspect of Bristola's operations. His military background instilled in him a commitment to mission, team, and excellence — values that align seamlessly with Bristola's culture of innovation and accountability. As a key member of the leadership team, Jeff helps ensure the company continues to scale responsibly and boldly, staying true to its mission of making liquid storage facility maintenance safer, smarter, and more sustainable for clients around the world.
Director of Business Development
Brandon Croney is a Director of Business Development at Bristola, where he applies a relationship-first philosophy to expanding the company's reach across industrial and commercial markets. With a professional background spanning the automotive, logistics, and industrial sectors, Brandon brings a versatile perspective and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting clients with technology that can make a meaningful difference. He joined Bristola because he believed in the mission — not just the product — recognizing that the company's zero-human-entry cleaning system addresses critical safety and efficiency challenges facing facilities across multiple industries. Brandon's ability to build trust, navigate complex markets, and deliver tailored solutions makes him a key contributor to Bristola's continued domestic and international growth.
Controller
Chad Hennigar serves as Controller at Bristola, providing the financial oversight and operational insight that supports the company's responsible and sustained growth. Raised on a family farm in northern Iowa as one of seven children, Chad developed a strong work ethic along with an early appreciation for teamwork, adaptability, and accountability — qualities that define his approach to finance and leadership today. With a background in accounting and finance paired with a practical understanding of business operations, Chad ensures that all departments remain aligned and that Bristola's financial strategy supports its ambitious global mission. His grounded, detail-oriented perspective plays an essential role in helping Bristola grow with integrity as it expands its reach across industries and continents.
Wastewater treatment plant maintenance typically includes tank and digester cleaning, sludge and sediment assessment, equipment access improvements, preventive maintenance planning, and repairs that support reliable operation. For facilities with lagoons or digesters, it can also include mapping buildup, retrofitting access points, and coordinating cleanouts without unnecessary shutdowns. The goal is to improve safety, preserve capacity, and reduce unplanned downtime.
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