Your Waupaca Water Experts
Sterling Water Culligan has been a part of the central Wisconsin community for nearly 70 years. We're proud to serve the counties of Waupaca, Waushara, Portage and Outagamie, which include the communities of Waupaca, Weyauwega, Fremont, New London, Clintonville, Manawa, Marion, Iola, Amherst, Stevens Point, Plover, Plainfield, Wautoma, and Wild Rose, to name a few.
Water Problems
Need after hours or emergency service? Call our 24/7 service line at 715-258-2242.
Hardness, high-iron and acidity are the biggest water problems in the central Wisconsin area, but in the last two years we have seen a rise in nitrates and arsenic as well.
About Sterling Water Culligan of Waupaca
Sterling Water Culligan began in October of 1949, when W. Sterling & Jo Tangley and Frank Decker formed a partnership and named their new venture Culligan Soft Water of Pierce County. They established a new Culligan franchise and built a plant in Ellsworth, WI. The business grew steadily for the next 25 years. During those early years, Sterling and Jo’s son, Peter, grew up and actively worked in the business. After 35 years as a Culligan dealer, Peter and his wife Karol passed ownership to their son, Bret, who grew up and actively works in the business. He's held a variety of roles since 1982, serving as president since 2005.
Sterling Water Culligan is an award-winning Culligan and Pure Water Technology (PHSI) franchise dealer, known for exemplary customer service, expert water professionals and affordable water treatment solutions. We are a third-generation, family-owned company, with values based on integrity, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our goal is to continue to create, keep and grow customers. Three of our stores are located in the northern half of Wisconsin, serving Wausau, Eau Claire, Waupaca, Stevens Point and their surrounding communities. We also have two stores located in central Minnesota, serving Sauk Centre, Willmar, Little Falls and their surrounding communities. Our dealerships are locally run by employees who are a part of the communities that they serve. Sterling Water's mission is to exceed our customer's expectations by providing goods and services of the highest standard.
The Waupaca dealership was established in the 1950s by Irv Koslowski. Patrick Canney and Dick Martin purchased the dealership in 1986. In 1996, the dealership moved from its downtown location to a new building, constructed at our current location. We became part of the Sterling Water Culligan family in December of 2014.
Community Involvement
At Sterling Water Culligan of Waupaca - Chain of Lakes we believe in supporting community non-profits. We're proud to support and donate water to Waupaca area Triathlon, Theda Care Fun Run, Waupaca Fire Department, Weyauwega Fire Department, American Heart Association Portage County Heart Walk, Waupaca Learn to Hunt, Waupaca HS SADD-post prom, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 5k Great Strides Walk, the Union Thresheree-Symco and other fundraising efforts.
Reviews for Sterling Culligan Water of Chain of Lakes
Overall rating: 4.8⁄ 5
Cole Nelson
01/02/2021Everyone was professional. Easy group of people to work with. Knowlegeable and helpful with installing the right system in our home.
Wautoma Library
01/12/2021Friendly and helpful staff who are quick and efficient to help with the customer's needs for clean and tasty water!
Thom Patton
08/01/2020Fantastic installation service and Sales personnel. Everyone I dealt with, to include schedulers dealing with my appointment conflicts, were fantastic to deal with. I look forward to future service issues from the same outstanding team. Do your homework and check out the products available on the Culligan website so that you have a good understanding of how to test the Sales Reps when they visit!
Lindalee N
03/05/2020Very glad we got our water softner. My hair and skin feel better, the toilet water cleared up, my shower water doesn't smell like metal anymore and I can drink the water. I mentioned about Culligan to my neighbors and they set up an appointment for next week to see what their options are. Good Luck to them!!! Glad to have referred them to you.
David Peterson
07/02/2020Always prompt, courteous and professional in all my dealings with them - at home or at their office.