Family Owned & Operated Since 1980
Your family deserves water that's not just safe—it should be genuinely pure. At Clear Water Filtration, we've spent over four decades helping Vermont homeowners transform their water quality through professional water filtration and treatment solutions.
Schedule a Free Water Test Request ServiceTrusted Water Treatment Experts Since 1980
As a family-owned company serving Waitsfield and communities throughout the Green Mountain State since 1980, we understand the unique challenges Vermont's water sources present, from naturally occurring contaminants in well water to concerning substances that have made their way into our environment.
When you're dealing with water quality issues—whether it's discoloration, strange tastes, health concerns, or simply wanting the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly what's in your water—our team of licensed plumbers and water treatment specialists provides the expertise and Kinetico equipment needed to address your specific situation.
Water quality in Vermont varies dramatically from one location to another. What works for a home in Burlington might be completely inadequate for a residence in Montpelier or Stowe. That's why our approach to water filtration and treatment begins with understanding—understanding your water source, your home's plumbing infrastructure, your family's water usage patterns, and your specific concerns about water quality.
Our team brings two generations of family expertise to every project. When Jen and Steve took over the company from their father, they inherited not just a business but a commitment to the Vermont community that has only deepened over the years.
Why Water Filtration Matters in Vermont
Vermont's water sources face challenges that many residents don't fully appreciate until problems become apparent. Our state's geology, combined with both natural and human-influenced factors, can introduce a range of contaminants into residential water supplies.
Without proper testing and treatment, these contaminants silently affect your family's daily life. The water you drink, cook with, bathe in, and use for countless household tasks should support your health—not compromise it.
Everything begins with understanding what's actually in your water. Our testing protocols go far beyond basic water quality checks. We analyze for a broad spectrum of contaminants to give us the information we need to recommend effective solutions.
Our Proven Process
At Clear Water Filtration, we've developed a systematic approach to diagnosing and addressing water quality issues that has served Vermont homeowners well for over 40 years. Our process ensures you receive exactly the treatment your water needs—nothing more, nothing less.
Everything begins with understanding what's actually in your water. Our testing protocols go far beyond basic water quality checks. We analyze for a broad spectrum of contaminants including iron, lead, manganese, uranium, arsenic, nitrates, microplastics, and many other substances that can affect your water's safety and quality.
Based on your water test results, our specialists design a treatment system tailored to your specific needs. We consider the types and concentrations of contaminants present, your household's water usage patterns, your home's plumbing configuration, your budget and long-term goals, and space available for treatment equipment.
As licensed plumbers, our team handles every aspect of installation with expertise you can trust. We integrate treatment systems into your home's plumbing infrastructure seamlessly, ensuring optimal performance and convenient access for future maintenance.
We believe strongly in customer education. When we complete an installation, you'll understand exactly how your system works, what maintenance it requires, and what to watch for that might indicate a need for service.
Dangerous Contaminants
Understanding the contaminants we commonly treat helps homeowners appreciate why professional water filtration and treatment services matter. Each substance presents unique challenges and health considerations that require specific treatment approaches.
Iron contamination is one of the most common water quality issues we encounter in Vermont. While iron itself isn't necessarily harmful to drink at typical concentrations, it creates numerous quality-of-life problems. Orange-brown staining appears on sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and laundry.
Lead in drinking water represents a serious health concern that demands immediate attention. Unlike many contaminants that cause aesthetic issues, lead exposure creates genuine health risks—particularly for children, whose developing systems are especially vulnerable to lead's neurological effects.
Vermont's bedrock naturally contains uranium, and this radioactive element can dissolve into groundwater at levels exceeding safe drinking water standards. Similarly, arsenic occurs naturally in the state's geology and represents a significant health risk even at concentrations that don't affect water's taste or appearance.
Nitrates typically enter water supplies through agricultural runoff or failing septic systems. While adults can generally tolerate moderate nitrate levels, these compounds pose severe risks to infants, potentially causing "blue baby syndrome"—a dangerous condition that affects the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Microplastics represent one of the newest water quality concerns, and research continues to reveal how pervasive these tiny particles have become in water supplies worldwide. Vermont is not immune to this emerging contamination, and health implications are still being studied.
Manganese often accompanies iron in Vermont water supplies and creates similar staining issues, though with a characteristic black or purple tint. At elevated levels, manganese can affect cognitive development in children and cause other health concerns.
Advanced Treatment Technologies
Effective water filtration and treatment requires matching the right technology to your specific water challenges. At Clear Water Filtration, we work with industry-leading equipment, particularly our Kinetico product line that we've proudly represented for over 30 years.
Point-of-entry (POE) systems treat all water entering your home, ensuring every tap delivers filtered water. These systems are ideal when contamination levels require comprehensive treatment or when you want the convenience of filtered water throughout your residence—for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry.
Point-of-use (POU) systems treat water at specific locations—typically kitchen sinks where drinking and cooking water is drawn. These targeted systems can provide additional treatment beyond whole-house filtration or serve as primary treatment when contamination is limited to specific concerns.
Hard water—water with elevated mineral content—creates scale buildup in pipes and appliances, reduces soap effectiveness, and leaves spots on dishes and fixtures. Our Kinetico water softeners address hardness issues while operating without electricity, using water flow to power their regeneration cycles.
Reverse osmosis (RO) provides one of the most thorough treatment methods available for drinking water. RO systems force water through a semi-permeable membrane that blocks contaminants while allowing clean water to pass through. We install RO systems as standalone drinking water treatment or as part of comprehensive treatment approaches.
Ultraviolet disinfection eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can contaminate water supplies. Our Viqua UV systems provide effective disinfection without chemicals, ensuring microbiologically safe water throughout your home. UV treatment is particularly important for homes on well water.
Some water quality issues require chemical treatment approaches. Our Stenner injection systems precisely dose treatment chemicals to address pH imbalances, control bacteria, or provide other targeted treatment. These systems require proper sizing and configuration—expertise our team brings from decades of experience.
Premium Equipment Partner
As an authorized, independent Kinetico dealer for over 30 years, Clear Water Filtration provides access to water treatment equipment that stands apart from conventional options. Kinetico systems incorporate innovative engineering that delivers superior performance with remarkable simplicity.
Your Trusted Partner
Selecting a water treatment provider is a significant decision. The company you choose affects not just the equipment installed in your home but your ongoing experience with water quality management for years to come.
Since 1980, our family has served Vermont homeowners. We understand the state's unique water challenges—the geological factors that affect well water quality, the infrastructure issues in older communities, and the emerging concerns that affect everyone.
Our water treatment specialists are licensed plumbers, ensuring every installation meets the highest standards for safety and code compliance. When we integrate treatment equipment into your home's plumbing, you can trust the work will be done correctly.
When Jen and Steve took over the company from their father, they continued a legacy of community service that defines who we are. We're not a distant corporate entity—we're your neighbors. Our children attend local schools. We support the same community organizations you support.
Water quality emergencies don't wait for business hours. That's why we offer emergency service seven days a week, from 7am to 9pm. When something goes wrong with your water treatment system, you can reach a real, local team member who can help.
802-496-5544Our ability to manufacture components in-house means we can often address service needs more quickly than companies dependent entirely on parts suppliers. This capability also allows us to create custom solutions for unusual situations that off-the-shelf components can't address.
Jen Fleckenstein serves on the Technical Advisory Committee to the Governor of Vermont, providing expert guidance on water quality issues affecting residents statewide. This involvement keeps us at the forefront of emerging water quality concerns and policy developments.
Financial Assistance & Payment Options
We believe every Vermont family deserves access to clean, safe water regardless of financial circumstances. While water treatment equipment represents a significant investment, options exist to help make treatment accessible.
Many of our customers have benefited from Vermont's Healthy Homes Grant program. This state initiative helps homeowners address water quality issues, potentially covering significant portions of treatment system costs. We're experienced in helping customers navigate this program and can provide guidance on whether you might qualify.
Clear Water Filtration maintains an internal community assistance fund to help families facing financial challenges obtain necessary water treatment. This fund operates on a case-by-case basis, reflecting our commitment to ensuring water quality isn't a luxury available only to those who can easily afford treatment systems.
We offer flexible service plans to help maintain your water treatment system's performance over time:
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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.
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Clean, safe water isn't a luxury—it's a necessity for your family's health and well-being. At Clear Water Filtration, we've dedicated over four decades to helping Vermont homeowners achieve the water quality they deserve. From our family to yours, we bring genuine expertise, proven technology, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by our community.
The first step is simple: let us test your water. Our complimentary water evaluation tells you exactly what's in your water supply—no guessing, no assumptions, just facts. From there, our team designs a treatment solution tailored to your specific needs, whether that's a simple point-of-use filter or a comprehensive whole-house treatment system.
We understand that water treatment represents an investment, and we work with every customer to find solutions that fit their situation. From Vermont's Healthy Homes Grant program to our own community assistance fund, options exist to help make clean water accessible.
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Every residential system we install, from the free in-home water test through whole-home treatment and drinking water systems. See everything on the residential water treatment hub.
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