EcoWater Systems

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 1925
HQ: Woodbury, Minnesota, United States
Employees: ~500
Parent: The Marmon Group (Berkshire Hathaway Company)

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Water Filtration

Overview

EcoWater Systems LLC manufactures residential and commercial water treatment systems, including water softeners, filters, and reverse osmosis units. Established in 1925, it operates as a member of The Marmon Group with headquarters in Woodbury, Minnesota, and serves customers through over 250 authorized dealers worldwide. The company focuses on ion exchange water softening and innovations addressing hard water, scale buildup, and contaminants like PFAS.

History

EcoWater Systems originated in 1925 when Lynn Lindsay co-founded the Lindsay Company with Emmett Culligan, pioneering the water softening business. Over the decades, it evolved into EcoWater Systems LLC through transformations and became part of The Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. Key milestones include over a century of R&D in ion exchange systems and recent advancements like AI-enabled technology and app-based management. In 2025, it marked 100 years of operations.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
EcoWater Water Softeners	Residential ion exchange systems	$800 - $3,500
EcoWater Reverse Osmosis Systems	Drinking water purification	$300 - $1,200
EcoWater Filters	Whole-home contaminant removal	$200 - $1,000
EcoWater Refiners	Commercial water conditioning	$1,500 - $5,000
EcoWater Conditioners	Hard water treatment	$700 - $2,500

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured at three facilities: one in Woodbury, Minnesota, and two in Mississippi. The 200,000-square-foot Woodbury plant engineers, designs, and produces most professional water softener systems in-house. Manufacturing emphasizes ion exchange technology efficiency.

Notable Products

EcoSoft Water Softeners - Ion exchange systems removing calcium and magnesium for residential use.
ERO Reverse Osmosis - Advanced drinking water filtration addressing contaminants including PFAS.
Whole-Home Filters - Systems for sediment, chlorine, and scale reduction.
AI-Enabled Softeners - App-managed units with smart monitoring and efficiency features.
Commercial Conditioners - High-capacity units for business water treatment.

Reputation

EcoWater is recognized by professionals for its long-standing innovation in water softening since 1925 and reliable ion exchange technology. Enthusiasts value its dealer network and R&D focus on modern contaminants. Some criticisms note higher pricing compared to independent brands and reliance on authorized dealers.

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