Unity Water Systems

What Unity Water Systems does

Unity Water Systems, doing business as Clearwater Systems, is a privately-held water treatment systems provider headquartered in Akron, Ohio (1411 Vernon Odom Blvd), operating an authorized Kinetico dealership network across 18 service locations in six U.S. states — Ohio (11 locations including West Unity, Akron, Canton, Coldwater, Findlay, Lexington, New Philadelphia, Ravenna, Seville, Wauseon, and Wooster), Arizona (Sedona and Prescott Valley), Montana (Hamilton), Pennsylvania (Meadville), Virginia (Charlottesville), and Washington (Bellingham and Lynden). The company sells, installs, and services a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment equipment for both residential and commercial customers, including Kinetico water softeners, whole-home filtration systems, drinking water systems, salt-free conditioners, UV disinfection units, commercial reverse osmosis systems, commercial softeners and filters, commercial deionization, pressure tanks, marine filtration systems, and pond water treatment systems.

The business generates revenue through a mix of one-time equipment sales with installation, professional service and maintenance contracts, recurring consumables (water softener salt, replacement filters, UV bulbs, pond filters), and subscription-based bottled water and salt delivery services. Its go-to-market model relies on field water specialists conducting free on-site water analysis at customer locations, supported by physical showroom/retail locations, phone-based sales and service, a customer referral program, website and blog content marketing, and Chamber of Commerce memberships in the Montpelier Area and Bryan regions of Ohio. Pricing is quote-based rather than standardized, with customers requesting free water analysis to determine specific needs.

The primary customer segment is residential homeowners dealing with hard water, well water contamination, or municipal water quality issues, with secondary commercial exposure across food service, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, day care, assisted living, HVAC, car washes, and marine end-markets. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no public listing, no headcount or revenue figures, no management team bios, no founding date, no patents or trademarks, and no certifications in the source data. A single West Unity location was noted as closed on March 30, 2026, but the company otherwise continues active operations.

Name

Unity Water Systems

Legal name

Clearwater Systems

Website

https://unitywaterconditioning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unity Water Systems (dba Clearwater Systems) is an authorized Kinetico dealer providing residential and commercial water treatment equipment, installation, and recurring service across 18 locations in six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Services

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-House (Point-of-Entry) Water Treatment Systems (CRAJAJAE), UV Water Purification Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAJ), Water Heater & Boiler Descaling/Flushing & Water Quality Treatment (HSAOACAH), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Water treatment systems
• Water softening solutions
• Residential water filtration
• Commercial reverse osmosis
• Well water treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauseon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of water treatment equipment including water softeners, whole home filters, drinking water systems, UV disinfection units, commercial RO systems, and marine/pond filtration systems. One-time purchase with installation services.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing equipment service, water testing, maintenance visits, and repair services for installed water treatment systems.
3. Consumables and Supplies: Recurring sales of water softener salt, replacement filters, UV bulbs, pond filters, media, and other consumable supplies.
4. Bottled Water and Delivery: Bottled water delivery service and refilling station access for residential and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Unity Water Systems (legally Clearwater Systems) is an authorized Kinetico dealer that sells, installs, and services water treatment systems for residential and commercial customers. Core offerings include Kinetico water softeners, whole home filtration, UV disinfection, drinking water systems, salt-free conditioners, commercial reverse osmosis, and commercial softeners. Supporting services include free on-site water testing, equipment service and maintenance, bottled water delivery, and salt delivery across 18 locations in 6 U.S. states.

Product overview

Unity Water Systems (Clearwater Systems) offers a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment products and services for residential and commercial applications. The core product lineup includes Water Softeners, Whole Home Water Filters, Drinking Water Systems, Salt Free Water Systems, UV Disinfection, and specialized Commercial Reverse Osmosis and Commercial Softener systems. These products address common water quality issues such as hard water minerals, sediment, iron, chlorine, and bacterial contamination. The company also provides supporting services including bottled water delivery, salt delivery, free water testing, and equipment maintenance. The product ecosystem is built around Kinetico systems (as an authorized Kinetico dealer), with solutions ranging from point-of-use drinking water filters to whole-home treatment systems, and extends to marine, pond, and commercial deionization applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Softeners Residential water treatment systems that remove dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium from hard water, preventing scale buildup, improving soap lathering, and protecting appliances. Sold as Kinetico non-electric, high-efficiency softening systems.
• Whole Home Water Filters Whole-house point-of-entry filtration systems that address stains from copper corrosion, chlorine and sulfur odors and tastes, and remove sediment and debris for clearer water throughout the home.
• Drinking Water Systems Home point-of-use drinking water filtration systems that eliminate bacteria, metals, minerals, and chemicals to provide premium drinking water with a clean taste.
• Salt Free Water Systems Water conditioners and softeners that provide the benefits of traditional softeners without using salt, reducing long-term maintenance costs and ongoing salt purchase requirements.
• UV Disinfection Ultraviolet water disinfection systems that use UV light to kill bacteria and microorganisms in water supplies without chemical additives.
• Water Coolers Bottled and point-of-use water coolers for providing chilled and/or heated drinking water in homes and businesses.
• Commercial Reverse Osmosis Systems Kinetico commercial RO systems in various series that provide consistent water purity and quality for commercial applications such as food service, manufacturing, and hospitality.
• Commercial Softeners and Filters Kinetico commercial water softener systems including the CP Series and Hydrus 3-tank options that provide continuous water flow to meet commercial water demands.
• Commercial Deionization Commercial deionization water treatment systems for industrial and commercial applications requiring purified water.
• Marine Water Filtration Systems Water filtration systems designed for boats and marine vessels that eliminate hard water residue and minerals, preserving the boat's exterior, pipes, and fixtures, and providing safe onboard drinking water.
• Pond Systems Pond water treatment and filtration systems for home ponds to maintain water quality and clarity.
• Bottled Water Delivery Bottled water delivery service for residential and commercial customers, with refilling stations available.
• Salt Delivery Water softener salt delivery service for ongoing maintenance of water softening systems at customer locations.
• Water Testing Free on-site water analysis service that tests water hardness, iron, pH, and TDS levels to determine appropriate treatment solutions.
• Water Treatment Equipment Service Service, maintenance, and repair for installed water treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% less energy required to heat water compared to untreated hard water

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KineticocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized, Independent Kinetico Dealer. Kinetico is a manufacturer of non-electric, high-efficiency water treatment systems including water softeners, commercial RO systems, and drinking water systems. Clearwater Systems/Unity Water Systems sells, installs, and services Kinetico products as an authorized dealer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kinetico: Manufacturer of the non-electric, demand-initiated water treatment systems Unity resells. The OEM partner; also sells through competing independent dealers and company-owned channels that can compete directly with Unity in its geographies.
• Culligan: Largest national water-treatment dealer/franchise network in North America, offering residential and commercial softening, filtration, and RO. Highly comparable in product breadth and dealer-installed business model, but vastly larger and franchise-driven.
• Rainsoft: Long-established water-treatment manufacturer and dealer network serving residential and commercial customers with softeners, filters, and drinking water systems. Comparable authorized-dealer model with similar product and service mix.
• EcoWater Systems: National authorized-dealer network for residential and commercial water treatment (owned by Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway). Directly comparable authorized-dealer model with similar product categories and recurring service revenue.

Emerging players

• Aquasana: Direct-to-consumer water filtration brand (owned by A.O. Smith) selling whole-house and point-of-use systems online. Competes in overlapping residential categories but via online/DTC channel rather than field sales and service.
• Springwell Water: Online-direct residential water-treatment brand selling whole-house filters, softeners, and RO via e-commerce with DIY and pro-install options. Competes on price and convenience vs. Unity's dealer-installed approach.
• Pelican Water: Online-direct water filtration and softening retailer selling salt-free conditioners, RO systems, and whole-house filters. Overlaps heavily on product categories but bypasses the dealer-installed channel that is Unity's core model.

Direct peers

• Hellenbrand: Manufacturer and regional dealer/provider of residential and commercial water treatment systems including softening, filtration, and RO. Comparable in product breadth and vertical (residential + commercial / industrial).
• Hague Quality Water: Authorized-dealer water-treatment company offering residential and commercial softeners, filtration, and RO. Closely comparable business model: independent authorized dealers selling premium brand equipment with installation and service.
• US Water Systems: Independent water-treatment dealer/installer offering residential and commercial softening, filtration, RO, and UV. Closely comparable in product breadth, vertical mix, and integrated sales-installation-service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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