where we started
Our History
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Soft Water Service Launches in Illinois
The Sweney brothers founded the Sweney Servisoft dealership in Peoria, Illinois in 1937. It was the first water softening company in Peoria and one of the earliest ones to be founded in the state. This business would later be acquired as part of our current company. -
Start of Our Family Business
In 1958, a Lindsay Soft Water Company dealership was founded in Peoria, Illinois by Earl Hagen and Harold Weyneth.Marc Chapman founded Lindsay Soft Water Company in Galesburg in 1961.
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First Business Acquisitions
Marc Chapman purchases Lindsay Soft Water Company in Peoria and incorporates his company as Quality Water Services, Inc. in 1987. A year later, Sweney Servisoft is also purchased. -
Peoria as Main Office Location
In 1992, Quality Water Services, Inc. moved into a 3,500 square foot retail office location at 500 E. War Memorial Drive in Peoria and consolidated under the EcoWater Systems name. We currently operate out of this same location. -
The Company Expands
Quality Water Services, Inc. purchased EcoWater Systems dealerships in both Bloomington/Normal (Hipple Water Conditioning) and Springfield (Mickle/Wernsing Water Conditioning) in 2000, expanding our business to cover all of Central Illinois. -
New Pekin Warehouse
In 2006, Quality Water Services, Inc. built a new 22,000 square foot warehouse facility at 2200 Lakecrest Drive in Pekin, Illinois. This serves as a secondary location for our service and installation technicians and delivery drivers. -
New Generation of Ownership
Marc Chapman’s youngest son, Jason Chapman, purchased the company in 2010 after working in the business for over 18 years and becoming certified through the Water Quality Association as a Master Water Specialist. He and his wife, Niki, incorporated as Quality Water Solutions, Inc. -
It's a Family Business
Jason and Niki’s children, Alex and Emily, graduated college and began working full-time for Quality Water Solutions, Inc. as third generation family members. Outside of work, we enjoy traveling, playing cards, and watching our two favorite teams: St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers! Casey, Niki’s brother, is also our Operations Manager. -
Location Consolidation
In 2024, Quality Water Solutions, Inc. moved all operations to Pekin to better serve our customer base. This consolidation will allow for higher quality customer service and improved communications among staff and leadership. Walk-ins welcome during business hours!
Our Mission
… to be the most customer-oriented, highest-quality, value-driven water treatment company in the industry.
– Jason Chapman, President
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Who We Serve
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What We Offer
With a complete line of water treatment products, including water softeners, conditioners, refiners, reverse osmosis systems, point-of-use water coolers, iron and rust filters, gas, odor, tannin, and color removal systems, as well as ultraviolet light systems, Quality Water Solutions is the water treatment dealer of choice for Central Illinois, with systems available for purchase or rental. Custom solutions are created for both residential and commercial customers.
We are committed to serving our customers throughout the entire process, from initial water testing to installation and regular maintenance. Any questions you have along the way, we are here to help!
