Recently Vetter’s, Inc., a Culligan Water dealer located in the Quad Cities has obtained licensing rights to produce and distribute PURELOCK™, a home and office water system that operates using “bagged water.”

The PURELOCK™ system uses a single-use, three-gallon bag that does not contain Bisphenol A (BPA), a common additive in the production of polycarbonate and PET water bottles. Furthermore, the bags are made of an FDA-approved, 100%-recyclable, low-density polyethylene that can be attached to an existing water cooler through an upgraded cooler top. Lastly, the water used in the PURELOCK™ units is the same used to fill the bottles.

“As a leader in the local water industry and business community, we feel it is our responsibility to continually provide our customers with cutting edge technology and more eco-friendly alternatives,” says Marty McCarthy, vice president of Vetter’s, Inc. “This product offers added levels of convenience and sanitation, plus it drastically reduces the carbon footprint associated with most polycarbonate and PET bottles.”

In addition to the environmental impact of this new technology, Vetter’s Inc. customers see many everyday benefits. For example, each PURELOCK™ unit weighs approximately 20 lbs. less than existing five-gallon bottles, making them much easier for anyone to lift onto their cooler.

McCarthy also points out that the storage of bags is much easier than that of five-gallon bottles.

Moreover, “bagged water” technology positively affects the overall function of the water cooler. For instance, the PURELOCK™ system reduces the airflow necessary to operate existing systems. This reduction of airflow can lead to less bacteria buildup over time, and consequently result in a healthier drinking system. In addition, the cooler upgrade unit is easily removable and is dishwasher safe making it easy to clean any time.

“All in all, this is a great product that offers the consumer so many added values,” added McCarthy. “In a value-driven and environmentally-conscious world, we feel this product is an example of creative problem solving and an example of our commitment to our community and customers.”

Vetter’s, Inc. currently services most of Eastern Iowa and parts of Western Illinois. For a limited time, the company is providing upgrade units free of charge.

Culligan’s corporate office recently launched a press release covering their new product – the world’s only certified whole-house arsenic filtration system.

Here are some excerpts from the release:

To address consumer concerns about arsenic in their water, Culligan, the leader in home water treatment solutions for more than 70 years, just introduced the only certified Whole-House Arsenic Reduction Filter on the market. The entire system has been tested and certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of total arsenic (pentavalent and trivalent). Homeowners can be assured that the new Culligan solution is backed by third-party certification experts who uphold independent testing standards to validate which devices are successful at reducing arsenic and other contaminants. Whythird party certification is important to consumers is the entire system passed laboratory tests (including arsenic reduction performance), material review, structural integrity, and literature compliance.

As you can see – this is another step forward by your local Culligan man to improve the quality of your drinking water. If you’d like to learn more, please contact one of the Culligan dealers in your area.  Here’s links to a few areas of interest:

Iowa City Home Water Softener
Binghamton Home Water Softener
Winnipeg Home Water Softener

Many people wish they could rid themselves of  contaminants in their home drinking water.  But, there are so many options out there, it can be confusing and even a little scary for the average homeowner.  That’s why your local Culligan Man is here to help!

With a large array of home water treatment products, and years of training and expertise in water treatment, your local Culligan man can put together a package just for you!

All of our drinking water systems feature Culligan’s exclusive, patented filtration technologies to provide the highest-level of water filtration available. Using state-of-the-art reverse osmosis and sophisticated interchangeable filters, your Culligan Service Technician can customize a solution for your specific water needs and provide you with better tasting, high-quality water that will make a refreshing difference in your home.

• Safer water – our water filtration systems are designed to reduce harmful impurities like cysts, arsenic, lead, radium, chlorine and other harmful impurities⁴

• Pure convenience – enjoy an endless supply of Culligan drinking water with the push of a button right at your kitchen sink

• Better tasting water – clean, Culligan water will improve the taste of everything you make with water – coffee, teas, drinks, ice cubes, baby formula, and all your recipes

• Great for appliances – the cleaner water you get with a Culligan drinking water system is better for use in appliances like ice makers and humidifiers

• Healthier choice – everyone will drink more Culligan water and less sodas and sugary drinks

• Cost savings – glass for glass, Culligan water costs far less than buying expensive single-serve bottles of water from the store

• Environmentally-friendly – with Culligan water, you’ll drink fewer single-serve bottles of water, saving thousands of bottles from clogging our landfills

Check out some of our local dealers and what they have to offer:
Iowa City Home Water Treatment Systems
Binghamton Home Water Treatment Systems
Winnipeg Home Water Treatment Systems

An article from last summer at cbc.ca outlines some common problems Winnipeg residenta have with their drinking water.

Winnipeggers are holding their noses yet again to fend off the distinctive musty smell and taste that often plague the city’s tap water in the summer.

Winnipeg’s water has an odd taste for a few weeks almost every year due to seasonal algae growth in Shoal Lake, a 227-square-kilometre lake on the Manitoba-Ontario border that provides Winnipeg’s drinking water.

Despite its unpleasant taste and smell, Winnipeg tap water is still safe to drink, says Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s medical officer of health. Tap water is routinely tested during the summer season for substances produced by algae.

If you, like many consumers, are interested in improving the quality of the water in your home, you should contact your local Culligan Man!

Stewart Water Conditioning has been serving the Winnipeg, Manitoba area for years – and can provide you with anything from bottled water to whole home water treatment systems!

You can check out their contact information here.

Proudly Serving Iowa and Johnson Counties in Iowa with water treatment systems, water filtration systems, and bottled water – Vetter’s Culligan has joined other dealers at our site to help share even more information about the quality Culligan products available to consumers.

You can view more information about Iowa City Culligan here.

Culligan® delivers high quality, clean drinking water right to your tap. Culligan drinking water systems can reduce a variety of water contaminants, for better health and enjoyment.

Good, clean drinking water is essential to everyone’s health. Nutritionists recommend you drink at least eight glasses of water a day. A Culligan reverse osmosis system provides a smart, convenient way to make sure your family is getting the amount, and quality of water they need. In fact, many families find that with delicious Culligan water at home their kids drink fewer sugary soft drinks.