About McGowan Water
Better Water.
Better Service.
More Expertise.
At McGowan Water, our customers always come first.
We are committed to delivering excellence in water quality, service and expertise. With a team of industry-leading experts, we offer top-rated products and comprehensive water solutions backed by knowledge and dedication. Trust McGowan for an unwavering commitment to quality, service and customer well-being.
Our Team
Mike McGowan
Owner
Pete Bersaw
Installation & Service
Mike Schwartzbauer
Lead Service Technician
Bonnie Cornish
Customer Service, AR, AP
Amy Den Herder
Customer Service, AR
Tyler McGowan
Installation & Service
Kayla Adams
Sales
Community Involvement
We are passionate about the communities we have served for more than 60 years. In everything that McGowan Water does, we look for ways to support and give back. We are proud to be involved with regional communities events like the Mankato Marathon and the Mankato River Ramble. We also participate in the Greater Mankato Growth’s annual event, Songs on the Lawn. We donate and sponsor a variety of charitable events, golf tournaments and benefits and are a member of the MN River Builders Association.
History
McGowan & Son’s National Soft Water Service, which later became McGowan Water Conditioning was started by Lyle “Mac” McGowan in 1955. Mac had worked for Mankato Culligan until he decided to live the American dream and start his own company.
In 1963, Mac passed away at a young age and left McGowan & Son’s National Soft Water Service to his wife, Betty, who put her oldest son, Jack, in the lead. Jack ran the business for his mother until 1968 when she decided to sell to businessmen from the Mankato area, Bellig and Schramski.
Jack moved his family to Missoula, MT, and since water treatment was his trade. He started another McGowan Water Conditioning that still operates there today. A short time later, Jack sold the Missoula location and moved back to the Mankato area in the fall of 1969. Within those 400 days, the Mankato business had suffered and lost a lot of their accounts. Since water treatment wasn’t Bellig and Schramski’s trade and the business was in a tailspin, they sold it back to Jack.
Since buying his family business back in 1969, Jack was sole owner until his youngest son, Michael, decided to buy him out in 2006. Mike plans to continue the family tradition of McGowan Water into the foreseeable future, providing southern Minnesota with clean water for healthy living.
From our loyal customers
“We purchased the twin tank water softener from McGowan Water Conditioning and could not be happier. We noticed a difference right away. Our water was very hard (28 grains) and after a week it was down to 3 grains! Our hair is softer, our laundry is softer and cleaner, we don’t have to use as much soap and our appliances are cleaner and running more efficiently. Only wish we would have bought it sooner!”
“I wanted to send you a quick note letting you know what a wonderful experience I had working with you. B.R, was very helpful on the phone and your service technician did a great job and was very friendly. I am in the electrical contracting field and I know it is important to receive good feedback when it is due and you certainly deserve it here. You have made a great first impression!”
“John did an amazing job fixing my water softener and a leaking pipe today. He went above and beyond and displayed exceptional customer service. I would highly recommend McGowan Water Conditioning and John to my friends and family. Thanks again for the help, John!”
“McGowan is a trusted name in the community for a reason! Their service is top notch, with very high attention to detail. Plus, our water tastes fabulous! Thank you for everything!”
“Ben was great and treated us with respect and handled himself like a true pro. We will be customers for life.”