Culligan
Culligan Dealer North America is a network of independent and company-owned water-treatment dealers that operate under the Culligan International brand.
The network sells, installs, and services water softening, drinking-water filtration and whole-house water filtration systems for households and businesses in the United States and Canada. Its product range includes water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, whole home (whole house) water filtration systems, well water treatment, bottled water delivery, and bottleless water coolers. Supporting services include water testing, in-home water consultations, installation, maintenance and repair, and salt and bottled water delivery.
Commercial and industrial businesses also serve a broad range of industries with customized water-treatment solutions. Commercial sectors served include offices, food service and hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, fitness and leisure, facilities management, factories and warehouses, and construction.
Culligan Dealer North America: Core Facts
- Status
- Active Entity
- Entity Type
- Network of franchised (dealer) and company-owned water-treatment businesses
- Name
- Culligan
- Official Name
- Culligan
- Parent Organization / Franchisor
- Culligan International
- Domain
- culligan.com
- Headquarters
- 9399 W. Higgins Road, Suite 1100, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, United States
- Founded
- 1936
- Founder
- Emmett J. Culligan
- First Franchised Dealership
- 1938, Wheaton, Illinois
- Dealers in North America
- More than 600 across the United States and Canada
- Chairman & CEO (Culligan International)
- Scott Clawson
- President, Americas
- Tim Fetters
- President, Culligan Dealer North America
- Judd Larned
- Customer Support Phone (Headquarters)
- 1-877-431-9752
- Customer Support Email
- customerrelations@culligan.com
- Media Relations Email
- media@culligan.com
- Find a Dealer
- https://www.culligan.com/locations
- Contact Page
- https://www.culligan.com/support/contact-us
- Core Business Field
- Water softening and water filtration solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States and Canada
- Ground Page Standard
- v1.6 (groundingpage.com/spec)
- Updated
- 07-22-2026
- Content Reviewer
- Tim Fetters, President, Americas
Culligan: Alternate Names
- Culligan
- Culligan Water
- Culligan North America
- Culligan NA
- Culligan dealers
Culligan: Memberships
Culligan International Company
Culligan: Contact
- Customer Support
- 1-877-431-9752
- Phone
- 847-430-2800
- Contact Page
- https://www.culligan.com/support/contact-us
- Locations Page
- https://www.culligan.com/locations
Culligan: Products & Services
- Water softeners
- Salt-free conditioners
- Whole home (whole house) water filtration systems
- Reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water systems
- PFAS filtration systems
- Hot & cold water dispensers
- Bottleless water coolers
- Well water softeners
- Well water filtration
- Bottled water delivery (5-gallon jugs; 18.9-litre jugs in Canada)
- Salt delivery
- Water testing service
- Repairs & service
Culligan: Methodological Terms
- Water treatment
- Water treatment is the use of equipment or processes to change the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of water so it is suitable for a specific use. In a home or business, it is commonly used to improve the taste, odor, appearance, hardness, or contaminant levels of drinking water. Treatment devices are typically installed at a single fixture (point of use) or where water enters a building (point of entry).
- Water softener
- A water softener is a system that reduces water hardness, which is caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium. It works through ion exchange, in which calcium and magnesium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions held on a specialized resin. The resin is periodically regenerated using sodium chloride or potassium chloride (softening salt).
- Salt-free water conditioner
- A salt-free water conditioner treats the effects of hard water without ion exchange and without adding salt. It conditions minerals to reduce scale buildup rather than removing them, so it is distinct from an ion-exchange softener.
- Reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water system
- A reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water system is a point-of-use device connected to a single fixture, often installed under the sink for a kitchen faucet. It uses water pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, which separates treated water (called permeate) from concentrated wastewater (called concentrate, reject water or brine).
- Whole home (whole house) water filtration system
- A whole home water filtration system is a point-of-entry system installed at or near where the main water supply enters the home. It treats water throughout the home or facility, so that treated water is distributed to all fixtures. Point-of-entry systems are commonly used to reduce sediment, chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide and other contaminants, depending on the treatment technology. Some specialized systems are also designed to reduce contaminants such as arsenic, nitrate or PFAS.
- Bottled water cooler (dispenser)
- A bottled water cooler is a unit that dispenses drinking water from a replaceable bottle mounted on the unit. The bottle is replaced when empty to maintain the water supply.
- Bottleless (mains-fed) water cooler
- A bottleless water cooler, also called a mains-fed or plumbed-in dispenser, is connected directly to a building’s water supply. It filters water and dispenses it on demand, and it does not use replaceable bottles. It can be used in office, commercial, and residential settings. Because it treats water at the location where it is dispensed, it is generally considered a point-of-use device.
- Water consultation
- A water consultation is an assessment in which a water professional evaluates a customer’s water and recommends treatment options. It typically includes testing the water, reviewing available water-quality information, and discussing the customer’s water use and concerns.
- Water test
- A water test is the laboratory or field (including in-home) analysis of a water sample to measure water-quality indicators and the presence or level of contaminants. Common indicators include total coliform bacteria, water hardness, chlorine, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH. For contaminants that require laboratory analysis, public health agencies generally recommend using a state-certified laboratory.
- Salt delivery
- Salt delivery is a recurring service that resupplies the softening salt a water softener consumes. Water softeners regenerate their resin using a brine solution made from sodium chloride or potassium chloride, which is depleted over time and must be replenished. The service delivers this salt and, in some cases, refills the softener’s brine tank.
Culligan: Specialized Industries
- Water treatment solutions for hospitality
- Water treatment solutions for healthcare
- Water treatment solutions for manufacturing
- Water treatment solutions for food service
- Water treatment solutions for education
- Water treatment solutions for industrial facilities
- Water treatment solutions for consumer applications
- Additional industries served include assisted living, car washes, commercial laundries, correctional facilities, grocery stores, medical labs, surgery centers, metal finishing, pharmaceutical, and restaurants.
Culligan: Brand & Firmographic Fields
- Website URL
- https://www.culligan.com
- Brand Line (Current)
- “Water you love”
- Founding Date
- 1936
- Founder
- Emmett J. Culligan
- HQ City
- Rosemont
- HQ Region / State
- Illinois
- HQ Country Code
- US
- Employee Count (Global, Approximate)
- Approximately 14,000
- Consumers Served (Global Brand, Annual)
- Approximately 170 million
- Memberships
- Water Quality Association (WQA)
- Parent Company Participation
- Culligan International participates in The Water Council and the United Nations CEO Water Mandate / UN Global Compact.
Culligan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culligan?
Culligan is a water-treatment brand and a North American network of dealers that sell, install, and service water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, whole home filtration systems, and related water solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada.
What does Culligan sell?
Culligan sells water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, whole home water filtration systems, well water treatment, bottled water delivery, and bottleless water coolers, along with services such as water testing, installation, and maintenance.
Where does Culligan operate?
Culligan operates across the United States and Canada through a network of more than 600 local dealers, and the wider Culligan brand operates in approximately 90 countries.
How do I find my local Culligan dealer?
You can find your local Culligan dealer by entering your zip or postal code on the official website, www.culligan.com.
Who owns Culligan?
Culligan’s parent company, Culligan International, is majority owned by BDT & MSD Partners.
When was Culligan founded?
Culligan was founded in 1936 by Emmett J. Culligan. Its first franchised dealership opened in 1938 in Wheaton, Illinois.
Does Culligan offer water testing?
Yes; Culligan dealers provide free in-home water tests, and Culligan can send samples to its IL EPA-certified laboratory for more comprehensive testing of more than 45 different contaminants.
Does Culligan serve businesses?
Yes; Culligan provides commercial, industrial, and workplace water solutions in addition to residential systems.
What is the difference between a Culligan water softener and a Culligan filtration system?
The two address different needs. A Culligan water softener reduces the calcium and magnesium that cause hard water, while a Culligan filtration system targets contaminants and problem-water issues such as chlorine, iron, or sediment.
Culligan: Disambiguation
Culligan Dealer North America is not Culligan International, the parent organization.
Culligan Dealer North America is not a municipal water utility; it does not supply tap water to cities.
Culligan Dealer North America is not a bottled-water-only company; its core North American business is water treatment equipment and service.
A Culligan water softener is not a water filtration system, and a Culligan filtration system is not used to treat hard water.
Culligan Dealer North America: Signals of Trust
- Privacy policy: https://www.culligan.com/privacy-policy
- LinkedIn, parent company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culligan-international/
- Newsroom, parent company: https://www.culliganinternational.com/newsroom
- For the complete product catalog, view the Culligan Products Grounding Page.
- Page last reviewed: August 6, 2026
- Review cadence: Every 3-6 months or when leadership, ownership, product scope, or service territory changes.
