Booming Business

Booming Business

Forty years of filtering and they're still going strong! In a recent spotlight from WCP Online, Long Island Clean Water Service is projecting 2025 revenue to exceed $10 million—quite the splash from their humble beginnings when founder Mark Shmidt got inspired by coffee machine water filters back in 1985. WCP reports the family-owned business now handles about 150 service calls daily and 25 weekly installations across the NYC metro area, with 60% of business coming from word-of-mouth. The team says they attribute their success to transparency and integrity, with owners Mark and Madelyn Shmidt telling WCP they test all products in their own home first. According to the article, they've adapted to changing consumer awareness about water quality—from a time when "there was no water aisle in the supermarket" to today's heightened concerns about forever chemicals.

Remove and Destroy PFAS

INDY reports that North Carolina-based Invicta Water has breakthrough technology that both removes and destroys PFAS chemicals from drinking water—all from inside a blue shipping container parked on the banks of Jordan Lake. The company has just partnered with the Town of Cary on a six-month pilot program that will treat 18 million gallons using what insiders describe as a foam fractionation process paired with a proprietary boron nitride material that breaks down the chemicals completely. According to the team at Invicta, their solution costs just $1-$1.50 per gallon compared to traditional methods running $2-$4 per gallon, potentially saving municipalities millions. INDY says early pilot results are promising, with tests in Pittsboro and Raleigh showing 100% reduction in multiple PFAS compounds. And Invicta tells INDY they're working on home-sized systems "about the size of a water heater" expected to launch this summer.

Hard-to-Find Pentair Parts (Sponsored)

​​Specialty Sales LLC & AM Products has published a guide to their direct replacement parts for discontinued Pentair products, keeping water treatment pros operational when original parts aren't available. These American-made alternatives ensure systems stay running without missing a beat.

Why Pentair Replacements Make Sense:

• 🇺🇸 American-Made Quality: Custom-built tanks in various sizes and colors, just like the original Structural Fibers line

• 🔥 Hot Water Solutions: 316 stainless steel tanks rated for temperatures up to 200°F when plastic won't cut it

• 🔄 Perfect-Fit Replacements: XTA and XPI tank heads designed as direct drop-ins for discontinued Pentair models

• 🧩 Complete System Components: Everything from DI fittings to riser tubes and O-rings for seamless transitions

Available in multiple configurations with custom options to match your exact needs!

Direct Replacement Highlights:

• XTA 4.5" Tank Head: 1" vertical inlet/outlet with stainless bands to prevent cracking

• XPI 2.5" Tank Head: Available in vertical or horizontal configurations for tight spaces

• Custom Tanks: Built-to-order up to 14" diameter in your choice of colors

Need to keep your systems running? Contact their sales team by clicking here or just reply to this email and they'll help source exactly what you need!

Is Miami Water Safe to Drink?

Miami-based filtration company Aqua Water Tech posted a new article this week diving into the city's water quality situation. While Miami-Dade's Water Quality Report shows compliance with federal standards, residents aren't exactly gushing about the taste, often described as "chlorinated or metallic." The team says the culprit is the Biscayne Aquifer—Miami's underground water source—which faces mounting pressure from climate change, saltwater intrusion, and population growth. Despite government assurances of safety, the blog suggests residents shouldn't have to choose between safe water and water that actually tastes good. The 30-year-old local filtration company frames the issue as part of a broader conversation about preserving Miami's water supply, calling for collective action through reduced water waste and support for climate change initiatives.

Rent from Pure Water Technology

Pure Water Technology of Central PA and Northern MD is making the case for renting their commercial ice makers and water purification coolers instead of bottled water deliveries. The company's blog post breaks down three key benefits they claim will come from their all-in-one fixed rental program. First, businesses can potentially save money by cutting out the costs typically baked into bottled water services as their units connect directly to existing water lines and filter onsite using reverse osmosis. Second, they promise to save time by eliminating scheduling headaches from coordinating deliveries. And finally, the family-owned company touts a "simply better experience" with local support just a phone call away, handling everything from installation to annual maintenance.

What else is happening:

• Local news in NY writes about how planting hundreds of trees at a college could help water quality

• Just Plumbing says new lab results show 98% success rate in removing fluoride with RO

• Aquasana asks and answers: do shower filters work? (They say they do!)

• EcoWater of Tampa gives an overview of the best water filters for faucets

• Michigan-based Wolverine Water Systems writes about water quality challenges in old homes