The Business Link Niagara

Did you know that it takes up to 1,000 years for a plastic water bottle to decompose? In the United States alone, nearly 7,000 tons of water bottles are discarded each and every year. It’s a fact that the Culligan Niagara team knows all too well—and they’re committed to doing something about it.
     Culligan Niagara is a full service water treatment firm located at 94 Dunkirk Road in St. Catharines. For nearly 60 years, their professional team has been dedicated to offering the best water treatment solutions through a complete range of water treatment products and services for their residential and commercial customers.
     “We design and install water treatment systems that reduce down time and repair on equipment, and always meet our clients’ exact specifications,” says Steve Langendoen, General Manager at Culligan Niagara. “But our team is just as dedicated when it comes to the environment, and helping customers with their concerns about the quality of their drinking water or issues related to hard water.”
     At Culligan Niagara, they’re helping to protect the environment in several ways. For instance, the average 5 gallon plastic container at Culligan Niagara is reused up to 90 times before being recycled. By installing one of Culligan Niagara’s Bottle Free water coolers with a Culligan filtration system, their customers can eliminate an average of 166 plastic water bottles that the typical Canadian will drink each year—only to end up in public landfills. It’s perfect for an office setting, allowing their customers to move in a green direction while providing much-needed hydration to employees.
     “When you switch to our Bottle Free coolers, you’re helping to significantly cut down the waste caused by single serving water bottles,” Steve explains. “That’s important when you consider that only 14% of all single serving plastic bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate are ever recycled.”
     Culligan Niagara has been doing its part for the environment ever since it opened in St. Catharines back in 1952. Ike Langendoen, the current franchise owner, began working for the company in 1958. By 1997, he became sole owner of Culligan Niagara and brought his wife Tess and son Steve on board to help manage the firm.
     Culligan Niagara provides a variety of critical maintenance services to keep water treatment systems running at their peak performance. Their fast, friendly service keeps water softeners running like new and saves their customers from lifting heavy salt bags. Culligan Niagara delivers salt to homes or businesses and their service comes with a free 10-point inspection of each water softener.
     A strong believer in community, Culligan Niagara has also supported many charitable events over the years, donated thousands of gallons of Culligan bottled water to many needy organizations. Culligan Niagara is also a leader in innovation and service within the water treatment industry. For example, their company will soon be offering a new Point-of-Use Bottle free cooler system, and the most efficient water softener in the world—the Culligan HE.
     Culligan Niagara are experts when it comes to reducing non-biodegradable waste. But according to Steve, they can also help their customers save money at the same time.
     “The average bottle of water costs $1.50, but one of our reverse osmosis filtration systems costs you just pennies a day,” he explains. “Our new Point-of-Use Bottle free cooler systems are available for your home or office, and completely eliminate the expense of bottles, delivery service fees and carbon footprint associated with five gallon containers.”
     The team at Culligan Niagara is dedicated to improving the quality of water in their customers’ lives—and providing them with greater peace of mind.
     “We’re committed to developing eco-friendly solutions that fit every facet of your life,” Steve says. “When you choose Culligan for your water needs, we’re sharing the responsibility with you to make the world a safer, cleaner and greener place to live.”