WaterFiltersNET

What WaterFiltersNET does

WaterFiltersNET (operating as WaterFilters.NET) is a privately held e-commerce retailer founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zumbrota, Minnesota. The company sells water filtration products direct-to-consumer and through wholesale channels, distributing both third-party brands (Pentek, Viqua, Pentair, Culligan, Berkey, Doulton, Hydronix) and its private-label Tier1/USWF line. Its catalog spans more than fifteen product categories covering carbon, reverse osmosis (RO), ultraviolet (UV), sediment, and ion-exchange filtration systems, alongside adjacent categories such as pool/spa filtration, air filters, ice makers, and pumps/motors.

The technology stack is conventional Shopify e-commerce architecture with category navigation, product detail pages, and a suite of rule-based fitment configurators — Whole House System Finder, Cartridge Filter Finder, and Fridge Filter Finder — that help customers match filters to appliances and fixtures. The company does not disclose proprietary filtration R&D; the value proposition is catalog breadth, brand portfolio, and fitment-matching convenience rather than technical differentiation. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, with phone support staffed Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm CST.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales (whole-house systems priced $80–$1,250; commercial systems above $900) with recurring replacement-cartridge revenue (priced $3–$200), creating a consumables annuity on top of the installed hardware base. Go-to-market is dual-track: DTC through the Shopify storefront plus a wholesale program targeting contractors and installers. No financial disclosures — revenue, funding rounds, headcount compensation, or unit volumes — are publicly available beyond the estimated employee range.

Name

WaterFiltersNET

Legal name

WaterFilters.NET

Website

https://waterfilters.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WaterFiltersNET is a privately held, Minnesota-based e-commerce retailer founded in 2002 that sells water filtration systems, replacement cartridges, and adjacent pool/spa and air-filter products across 15+ categories to residential, commercial, and trade customers via DTC and wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Filtration Products

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems) (CRACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-House (Point-of-Entry) Water Treatment Systems (CRAJAJAE), Replacement Filter Cartridges & Consumables (CRAJAJAH), Under-Sink Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAD), Countertop Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAC), Water Testing Kits & Monitoring (Household) (CRAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Water filtration systems
• Replacement filter cartridges
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Water softener equipment
• Ultraviolet disinfection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zumbrota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of water filtration products including whole house systems, replacement filters, commercial filtration equipment, and accessories. Products are sold at retail and wholesale pricing tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WaterFilters.NET is an online retailer selling residential and commercial water filtration products through its Shopify-based e-commerce site. The catalog spans whole house filtration systems (carbon, sediment, iron/manganese, PFAS, lead reduction), water softeners (traditional and salt-free), point-of-use drinking water systems (reverse osmosis, tankless RO, gravity, countertop, undersink, faucet), commercial-grade filtration, ultraviolet disinfection systems for homes and pools, and replacement filter cartridges and accessories. Products are sourced from multiple third-party brands (Tier1, USWF, Pentek, Viqua, Pentair, Culligan, Berkey, Doulton, Hydronix) and sold under its own USWF private label at retail and wholesale pricing tiers.

Product overview

WaterFilters.NET is a wholesale and residential water filtration e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment products organized into whole house systems, drinking water systems, commercial filtration, and replacement filters. The core product lines include point-of-entry whole house filtration systems (carbon, sediment, iron/manganese, PFAS, lead reduction, and UV systems), water softeners (traditional and salt-free), and point-of-use drinking water systems (reverse osmosis, tankless RO, gravity, countertop, undersink, and faucet filters). Supporting these are commercial-grade filtration products, replacement cartridges and membranes, filter housings and mounts, resin and media, and parts and accessories. The company sells through multiple third-party brands including Tier1, USWF, Pentek, Viqua, Pentair, Culligan, Berkey, Doulton, Hydronix, and others, with some products also available under their own private-label USWF brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole House Filtration Systems Point-of-entry filtration systems that treat all water entering a home, including carbon systems, sediment systems, iron/manganese systems, PFAS systems, lead reduction systems, and UV disinfection systems. Sold to residential homeowners and trade customers.
• Water Softeners Traditional ion-exchange water softening systems and salt-free alternatives to reduce water hardness and extend appliance life. Sold to homeowners experiencing hard water scale issues.
• Reverse Osmosis Systems Point-of-use drinking water systems using semi-permeable membranes to remove up to 99% of contaminants including fluoride, lead, and heavy metals. Sold to homeowners seeking purified drinking water.
• Tankless Reverse Osmosis Systems Space-saving RO systems without storage tanks that provide instant, on-demand purified water while reducing waste and increasing filtration speed. Sold to homeowners with limited undersink space.
• Gravity Water Filter Systems Portable, non-electric filtration systems using gravity to remove sediment, chlorine, bacteria, and other contaminants for homes, emergencies, and off-grid living. Sold to homeowners and emergency-preparedness buyers.
• Countertop Filter Systems Point-of-use filtration systems placed on countertops requiring no plumbing installation, delivering filtered water directly from the tap. Sold to renters and homeowners seeking no-install filtration.
• Undersink Systems Point-of-use filtration systems installed under kitchen sinks to purify drinking water at the source without affecting other household water usage. Sold to homeowners.
• Commercial Filtration Systems Heavy-duty filtration systems for commercial applications including food service water filters, FRP tanks, high temperature housings, and bag filter housing systems. Sold to commercial and industrial buyers.
• UV Home Systems Ultraviolet light water purification systems that eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms using UV disinfection technology. Sold to homeowners seeking chemical-free microbial disinfection.
• UV Pool Systems Chemical-free pool sanitation systems using UV technology to neutralize bacteria, viruses, algae, and harmful microorganisms in residential and commercial pools. Sold to pool and spa owners.
• Faucet Filters Faucet-mounted filter systems that attach directly to kitchen faucets to reduce chlorine taste, odor, sediment, and specific contaminants without special tools. Sold to renters and homeowners seeking low-install filtration.
• Replacement Filters & Cartridges Standalone replacement filter cartridges and membranes for all system types including refrigerator filters, whole house filters, RO filters and membranes, UV lamps and sleeves, pool and spa filters, and air filters. Sold as recurring consumables to existing system owners.
• Housings & Mounts Standalone filter housings and mounting brackets in various sizes (10x2.5, 10x4.5, 20x2.5, 20x4.5) to accommodate different filtration needs and flow rates. Sold to installers and homeowners building custom filtration setups.
• Resin & Media Standalone ion exchange resin, KDF media, and specialty filter medias for water softening, chloramine reduction, and specific contaminant targeting. Sold to installers and homeowners maintaining existing systems.
• Parts & Accessories Standalone water additives, O-rings, lubricant, mounting brackets, adapters, system wrenches, water test kits, icemakers, pumps, and motors for installation and maintenance of water filtration systems. Sold to installers and homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• UV systems provide 99.99% effective protection against bacteria, viruses, and harmful microorganisms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pelican Water Systems: Online retailer of whole-house, RO, and salt-free water treatment systems plus replacement filters; competes with WaterFilters.NET in the same residential filtration niches, including both equipment and consumables.
• APEC Water Systems: U.S. specialty retailer/manufacturer focused on reverse osmosis and point-of-use drinking water systems; directly comparable in product mix, customer base (DIY residential), and D2C e-commerce motion.
• iSpring Water Systems: Online D2C retailer and manufacturer of residential RO, whole-house, and replacement filtration systems; comparable assortment, channel mix (D2C plus professional installer channel), and price points to WaterFilters.NET.
• US Water Systems: U.S. specialty retailer of residential and commercial water treatment equipment including softeners, RO, and whole-house systems; directly comparable in product categories, professional channel, and replacement-cartridge focus.
• Express Water: D2C online retailer of RO, whole-house, and replacement water filtration products targeting residential and light commercial buyers; highly similar assortment and channel model to WaterFilters.NET.
• Pure Water Solutions: Specialty retailer of residential and light commercial water treatment equipment and replacement filters; comparable mix of whole-house, drinking water, and consumable categories with a D2C-plus-trade motion.
• FiltersFast.com: Independent U.S. e-commerce retailer specializing in water and air replacement filters across residential and light commercial use cases; closest head-to-head competitor to WaterFilters.NET given overlapping SKU breadth, D2C site, and replacement-filter focus.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global manufacturer of residential and commercial water treatment equipment, including the brands carried on WaterFilters.NET; an upstream supplier and broad incumbent whose products overlap heavily with the assortment.
• Culligan: Large, established water treatment brand operating a dealer/installer network plus DTC sales of filtration, softening, and replacement products; comparable product categories but far larger and broader than WaterFilters.NET.

Emerging players

• Aquasana: Brand-focused D2C water filtration company (owned by A.O. Smith) selling whole-house, RO, and shower filters direct to consumers; partial overlap with WaterFilters.NET's assortment but with stronger brand identity and parent-company backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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