SK Watermakers has been delivering reliable, efficient desalination systems since 1985, when it was founded by Iver and Kathy Schmidt—pioneers in compact seawater desalination. Originally focused on marine applications, the company quickly gained a reputation for building durable, easy-to-use systems that stood up to the challenges of the sea.

In 2011, ownership passed to John and Cathy Ireland, who have proudly carried on the SK legacy while modernizing our product line and expanding into land-based and commercial applications. As we approach our 40th year in business, our mission remains the same: to engineer and manufacture top-quality watermakers using ethical practices, premium components, and a customer-first mindset.

All of our systems are designed and built in-house, ensuring tight quality control and tailored performance for each application. Our customers include pleasure craft owners, commercial workboats, and off-grid installations looking for dependable fresh water solutions in remote environments. While we don’t perform installations or field service, we stand behind our products with responsive and knowledgeable technical support.

From day one, SK Watermakers has stood for quality, integrity, and performance. That’s a tradition we’re proud to continue—wherever clean water is needed.