Every Drop Counts!

Feature Article from The Whitewater Press - Summer/ Fall 2010 www.thewhitewaterpress.com

By Donna Wright ~ Whitewater Press Staff Writer

~ Dalee Water ~

If you would have asked Dave Kertscher, of Eagle WI, 10 years ago what he thought he would be doing today, the answer would not have been owning and operating Dalee Water Conditioning, 126 North Jefferson Street, a locally owned company since 1947.

In fact, he was working in cardiac rehabilitation when the idea of him becoming the leader of the next generation of the family business first came about. “I thought, no way,” he said. “Then, I started studying it and just soaked it up. I love the chemistry and problem solving it takes.”

In 1947, Orville Dalee, under the Culligan franchise, started the business. Then, his son Rod Dalee took it over and now Rod’s son-in-law, Kertscher, is in the driver’s seat. Recently, they went through big changes in name and company philosophy.

“In 2009, we traded the most recognized name in the business in, Culligan, for the best equipment in the business.” Kertscher said. “Everything we now use is made in the U.S in fact, in Wisconsin. And it’s not just assembled here, it’s made here. Our competitors’ equipment is made in Taiwan and China.” “We’re able to offer solid Hellenbrand equipment, excellent service workers, good warranties and fair prices.”

While many businesses are struggling at the moment, Dalee Water is holding its own quite comfortably. “I’m very grateful for that,” he said. “Everyone needs clean drinking water.”

“Even municipality water isn’t always as clean as people think it is. You would be surprised. And those filters you can buy at the store—they really don’t do anything. In some cases they may make the water look better or even taste a little better. But real contaminants go right through.”

From small single-family customers to entire companies, Dalee Water can serve your needs. Drinking water can be delivered in 5 gallon bottles or 10-16 ounce bottles. They also deliver softener salt and maintain equipment.

To get an idea of what Dalee can do for you within your budget, call for a free water analysis, plumbing equipment check-up and a free quote based on your needs.

Frequent water problems
If any of these problems plague your home or office, its time to call Dave and his team for a friendly, professional custom assessment and proven solutions!

The problem: soap scum in tubs and showers and spots on faucets and fixtures; lessens the life and efficiency of the equipment; cause of dry skin and hair. The fix: water softener; reverse osmosis.

The problem: iron and rust stains on plumbing fixtures; mostly in well water systems. The fix: heavy iron water softener; problem water filters.

The problem: sulfur odor, “rotten egg” smell; result of gas, organic matter, or bacteria; causes black staining on and in fixtures. The fix: problem water filters; whole house filters.

The problem: chlorine taste/odor-used to disinfect municipal water systems; cause of dry skin and hair. The fix: whole house filters; drinking water systems.