Breaking Through Complacency: The Hidden Benefits of a Fresh Perspective in Water Treatment
In our line of work, we often hear a familiar refrain from facility managers: "We're happy with our current provider." It’s an understandable sentiment. Change can feel unnecessary when things seem to be running smoothly. However, when we finally get into the facility and take a closer look, we almost always uncover opportunities for significant improvement.
The reality is, many facility managers don't know how much better things could be. They place trust in their current vendor, and over time, complacency sets in. But complacency can be costly. Our experience at Watertech has shown that the toughest part of our job isn’t identifying ways to improve your water systems—it’s getting in front of you to show you those opportunities in the first place.
Once we're inside a facility, it’s easy to demonstrate what we call the "Watertech Way." This goes beyond the typical focus on chemical treatments. We examine the entire water management process, looking at service quality, system performance, safety protocols, labor efficiencies, automation potential, and sustainability practices. Each of these areas offers untapped potential that can lead to significant improvements.
And let’s not forget the bottom line. Many assume that cost savings in water treatment means paying less for chemicals or services. But real savings come from the efficiencies we can help unlock across your operations. We help facilities reduce downtime, improve heat transfer efficiencies, lower the labor needed to manage water systems, reduce the need for costly repairs, extend the life of your equipment, and save on water, chemicals, and energy. These are the kinds of savings that have a lasting impact on your facility’s budget—not just a short-term reduction in expenses.
Our goal is always to show facility managers how they can make meaningful changes that drive performance and financial results. We work alongside you to identify problems you might not even know exist, and together we implement solutions that enhance your operation’s safety, sustainability, and efficiency. This
case study is a great example of how bringing in a fresh perspective uncovered a solution that resulted in $200K annual savings.
When was the last time you invited a new perspective into your facility to take a fresh look at your systems? A free survey could uncover hidden potential and even if you don't make immediate changes, you’ll gain a new resource and some valuable ideas. But imagine if that survey reveals substantial improvements—better performance, cost savings, and the kind of brag-worthy results your boss will appreciate!
Why not schedule your survey today and discover the benefits firsthand? You just might find that "happy" is relative, and “ecstatic” feels even better.
Jeff Freitag – Director of Sales, Watertech of America, Inc.
Jeff has been in the water treatment industry for over 35 years and has a diverse background in water treatment, training, solutions, marketing, sales and consulting. He joined the Watertech team in 2000 and has held several positions before moving into his current role as Director of Sales. Some call him “Jeff.” Most who have worked with him simply refer to him as “The Water Guy!”