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WaterDepot

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Canadian-owned water treatment retailer and franchise network offering water softeners, filtration, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet systems and U-Fill drinking water.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

Water Depot began in 1989 with one retail outlet supplying bottled water and water treatment products, and expanded throughout the Barrie area. It now operates over 35 locations across Ontario under the Water Depot brand, with franchisees. Its stated goal is to provide Ontarians with safe, clean drinking water, and it offers free water tests to determine suitable water treatment products. Product lines include water softeners, iron removal systems, reverse osmosis units, ultraviolet systems, in-store U-Fill water stations, and filters and cartridges. It is a member of the Canadian Water Quality Association (CWQA) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

History

Water Depot began in 1989 with one retail outlet supplying bottled water and water treatment products, and quickly expanded throughout the Barrie area. It now has over 35 locations across the province of Ontario, with franchisees achieving success under the Water Depot brand.

Products and positioning

Provides Ontarians with safe, clean drinking water through water treatment products and free water testing.

  • Water Softeners

    Removes hardness and scale from home water.

  • Iron Removal Systems

  • Reverse Osmosis Units

    Uses filters and a reverse osmosis membrane to purify water by reducing harmful chemicals and contaminants.

  • Ultraviolet Systems

    Uses UV light to inactivate microorganisms.

  • In-store U-Fill Water Station

    U-Fill drinking water available in a variety of bottle sizes and package prices, tested daily; available in Reverse Osmosis and Alkaline water.

  • Filters and Cartridges

    Filtration products that reduce chemicals, iron, sediment, rust, stains, odour, bad tastes, cloudiness and more.

Recent events

  • Unconfirmed

    Valicor acquires Water Depot[5]

    Reported:

    Valicor Environmental Services, backed by Pritzker Private Capital, acquired Water Depot, a Maryland-based wastewater treatment solutions operator.

Sources5 sources

  1. 1Water Depot | Water Treatment Solutions for Residential, Commercial, Cottagewaterdepot.com
  2. 2About Water Depot - Recognition & Awardswaterdepot.com
  3. 3Products | Water Depotwaterdepot.com
  4. 4Cottage Opening and Closing Ontario, Snowbird Services | Water Depotwaterdepot.com
  5. 5Valicor收购Water Depotprivateequityinternational.com

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