Family Owned & Operated Since 1980
Your trusted Middlebury, Vermont water filtration experts at Clear Water Filtration have been serving Addison County families and businesses since 1980. As a family-owned company now in our second generation of ownership, we understand what clean, safe water means to Vermont communities.
Schedule a Free Water Test Request ServiceTrusted Water Treatment Experts Since 1980
From the historic downtown district to the rural farmsteads that define Middlebury's character, we bring over four decades of expertise directly to your door. When you work with Clear Water Filtration, you're partnering with licensed plumbers, certified water quality professionals, and an authorized Kinetico dealer with more than 30 years of experience with their industry-leading systems.
We're not just another service company—we're your neighbors, active members of the Mad River Chamber of Commerce, proud sponsors of the Vermont Foodbank, and dedicated supporters of school systems and daycares throughout the region. Our owner, Jen Fleckenstein, serves on the Technical Advisory Committee to the Governor of Vermont, advising on critical water quality concerns that affect communities just like Middlebury.
Middlebury, nestled in the heart of Addison County along Otter Creek, faces unique water quality challenges that require specialized attention. Whether your home draws from a private well—as many properties in the surrounding rural areas do—or connects to municipal water supplies, understanding and addressing your specific water concerns is essential for protecting your family's health and your home's plumbing infrastructure.
Our team at Clear Water Filtration provides complete water treatment solutions tailored to the specific conditions found throughout the Middlebury region. The geological composition of Addison County, combined with agricultural activity and aging infrastructure in some areas, can introduce a variety of contaminants and water quality issues that require professional diagnosis and treatment.
What Sets Us Apart
We've built our reputation on several key principles that guide every interaction with our customers:
Local Water Challenges
Living in Middlebury, Vermont means enjoying the stunning beauty of the Green Mountains, the vibrant college-town atmosphere, and the deep agricultural heritage of Addison County. It also means confronting water quality issues that are common throughout this region. Our extensive experience serving Addison County has given us intimate knowledge of the specific challenges Middlebury residents face.
The underlying limestone bedrock throughout Addison County contributes to elevated levels of calcium and magnesium in both well water and some municipal supplies. Hard water creates frustrating problems including:
Many Middlebury area wells show elevated levels of iron and manganese, which cause:
Private wells throughout the region require vigilant monitoring for:
Vermont has been at the forefront of addressing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination, and Middlebury residents deserve to know their water is safe from these persistent chemicals. Clear Water Filtration holds government contracts for PFAS/PFO treatment and brings specialized expertise to addressing these emerging contaminants.
Addison County's agricultural heritage, while a point of pride, can contribute to elevated nitrate levels in groundwater, particularly concerning for:
Free In-Home Water Testing
Because the limestone bedrock under Addison County pushes calcium and magnesium into both well water and some municipal supplies, hardness is the first thing we check in a Middlebury home. Iron and manganese staining and coliform bacteria are the other common findings in area wells, and each one calls for a different treatment, so the test comes before any recommendation.
Our free in-home test measures hardness, iron, manganese, pH, total dissolved solids and chlorine on the spot, and we explain what each reading means while we are still at your kitchen table. Some contaminants cannot be measured at the tap: arsenic, which occurs naturally in parts of Addison County, bacteria and PFAS go to a certified laboratory when your well's history, your location or the free test results warrant it. We collect those samples during the same visit so they are handled correctly.
College-town rentals and older village homes on municipal water get a chlorine and TDS check, which tells us whether a drinking-water system would improve taste or whether the water is already in good shape. Water testing in Middlebury follows the same process as our water testing services everywhere else in Vermont: real measurements, plain explanations and no pressure.
Call 802-496-5544 or request a visit online. A licensed technician tests at your home, reviews the results with you on site and answers your questions before leaving. There is no charge and no obligation.
Schedule a Free Water TestBefore recommending any treatment solution, we believe in understanding exactly what's in your water. Our comprehensive water testing services analyze your water for dozens of potential contaminants and quality parameters, giving us—and you—a clear picture of what needs to be addressed.
Residential Water Treatment
Every home is unique, and so is every home's water. Our residential water treatment solutions are designed to address the specific challenges found in your Middlebury, Vermont property, whether you're dealing with aesthetic issues like taste and odor or serious health concerns like bacterial contamination.
Hard water is one of the most common complaints we hear from Middlebury homeowners. Our water softening systems use ion exchange technology to remove the calcium and magnesium that cause scale buildup, spots, and the many frustrations associated with hard water.
As an authorized Kinetico dealer for over 30 years, we offer their industry-leading water softeners, which operate without electricity and feature:
Point-of-entry (POE) filtration systems treat all the water entering your home, ensuring clean water flows from every tap, shower, and appliance. These systems are ideal for addressing:
For the purest drinking water possible, point-of-use (POU) systems like reverse osmosis units deliver exceptional water quality right at your kitchen sink. These systems are particularly effective at removing:
For Middlebury homes relying on private wells or concerned about bacterial contamination, our Viqua UV disinfection systems provide chemical-free protection against:
UV systems work continuously without adding chemicals to your water, maintaining the natural taste while ensuring microbiological safety.
Private wells serving many Middlebury area properties often require comprehensive treatment approaches combining multiple technologies. Our well water conditioning systems address the full spectrum of common well water issues:
Commercial Water Treatment
Middlebury's vibrant business community—from Middlebury College to downtown shops and restaurants to manufacturing facilities throughout the region—relies on quality water for operations, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Clear Water Filtration provides commercial water treatment solutions scaled to meet business demands while maintaining the personal service that defines our approach.
Clean water is essential for food service operations, breweries, coffee shops, and any business where water quality directly impacts product quality. Our commercial systems address chlorine removal, taste stability, equipment protection, and hardness removal.
Hotels, inns, and resorts throughout the Middlebury area trust Clear Water Filtration for guest satisfaction through quality water, corrosion control, complete water disinfection systems, and scale protection for equipment.
Medical facilities and laboratories require water meeting stringent specifications. Our commercial solutions include medical-grade water disinfection, deionized water systems, specialized softening, and reverse osmosis systems meeting healthcare standards.
Middlebury area manufacturers depend on process water meeting exact specifications. Clear Water Filtration designs and installs process water treatment systems, flow rate control, redundancy planning, and scale protection for boilers and cooling systems.
Addison County's farms and agricultural operations require reliable water for livestock, irrigation, and processing. Our agricultural solutions include hard mineral removal, disinfection systems, storage and pumping solutions, and flow rate management.
Municipal & Institutional
Clear Water Filtration holds government contracts for PFAS/PFO treatment and brings that same expertise to municipal and institutional clients throughout the Middlebury region.
Schools throughout Vermont trust us to ensure safe drinking water for students and staff. Our services include:
Town offices, libraries, fire stations, and other public buildings deserve the same water quality attention as any commercial facility. We provide:
We believe every Middlebury family deserves access to clean, safe water regardless of financial circumstances. Clear Water Filtration maintains an internal community assistance fund to help families facing financial challenges access the water treatment they need.
Our Service Guarantee
When you call Clear Water Filtration, you'll always speak with a real, local member of our team. We listen to your concerns and ensure our experts come prepared to address your specific situation.
where we truly listen to understand your water concerns
scheduled within 24 hours, including complimentary water testing
of your options with transparent pricing
by licensed plumbers who respect your home
so you understand your system and how to maintain it
to ensure everything continues performing to your expectations
because our relationship doesn't end when the installation is complete
What makes us different? Fast response time and showing up when we promise—every single time.
Maintenance Programs
Protecting your investment in water treatment equipment requires regular maintenance. Clear Water Filtration offers flexible service plans designed to keep your systems performing at their best:
Our maintenance technicians carry the parts and supplies needed for most common service requirements, minimizing downtime and multiple visits.
Learn More About Our Service PlansWhy Choose Us
Our commitment to the Vermont community extends far beyond water treatment. When you choose Clear Water Filtration, you're supporting a family business that gives back to the communities we serve:
Our commercial client list reads like a who's who of Vermont businesses, including Middlebury College, Vermont's premier breweries and distilleries, award-winning restaurants and food producers, healthcare facilities throughout the region, and manufacturing and industrial operations.
Hear From Your Neighbors
Bill Cherry
Switchback Brewing
Lindsay Kurrle
Community Relations Coordinator
Win Smith
President
Ken Bisceglio
Regional Manager
Where We Serve
From our home base in Waitsfield, VT, we provide water treatment services throughout the Green Mountain State. Each community has its own water quality characteristics based on local geology and water sources - and after 45 years, we've tested thousands of wells across Vermont and understand the regional variations that affect which treatment approaches work best.
We're Here to Help
Let's Get Started Together
Your family deserves water that's clean, safe, and pleasant to use. At Clear Water Filtration, we've spent over four decades helping Vermont families and businesses achieve exactly that. From our family to yours, we invite you to experience the difference that genuine expertise, quality equipment, and old-fashioned customer service can make.
When you reach out to Clear Water Filtration, you're not calling a distant call center or navigating an automated phone tree. You'll speak with a real member of our local team who understands the specific water challenges facing Middlebury residents and can schedule your complimentary on-site evaluation.
We'll listen to your concerns. We'll test your water. We'll explain your options in plain language without high-pressure sales tactics. We'll provide a fair, transparent quote. And if you choose to work with us, we'll show up when we say we will—every single time.
That's been our approach since 1980, and it's why so many Vermont families trust Clear Water Filtration with something as important as their water quality.
Contact Clear Water Filtration to schedule your complimentary water evaluation. Our licensed plumbers and water quality experts will visit your Middlebury home or business, test your water, and provide honest recommendations tailored to your specific needs and budget.
264 Mad River Park
Waitsfield, Vermont
Phone: 802-496-5544
Serving Middlebury, Vermont, and communities throughout Addison County with family-owned water treatment expertise since 1980.
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