Schneider Water Services (SWS) is your complete, one stop water systems contractor. Since 1945, SWS has been continually striving to develop, enhance, preserve and apply our talents, professionally and efficiently, for the valued consideration and satisfaction of our clients.

The company that began as a local pump and irrigation equipment dealer has grown into a nationally known and respected comprehensive water systems service provider. From water well drilling to pumps & controls to flow tests and anywhere in between, SWS will exceed your expectations in sales, installation and service.

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SWS is a third generation firm started by Milo & Rita Schneider in 1945 and currently employs approximately 25 full time employees with over 200 years of combined water related experience.

In May of 2012, Schneider Equipment, Inc. began operating as Schneider Water Services. This transformation was made to better serve our customers, clarify the nature of our work and emphasize our passion for the water industry. SWS currently employs five full time drillers, licensed in Washington & Oregon, with over 100 years drilling experience. Additional credentialed employees include:

  • Supervisor & Journeyman Electricians
  • Licensed Pump Installers
  • Licensed Specialty Plumbers

Kriss, Stan, & Steve Schneider are the current owners.

Kriss (B.S. in Business Management & Organizational Leadership, George Fox University) heads up the sales & service division. In addition to pump sales, service and their controls, Kriss’ group handles water treatment sales & service for municipal, industrial, and large agricultural turn-key pump stations and water treatment facilities.

Steve (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University) oversees SWS’s drilling division and coordinates projects related to well drilling, abandonment, and repair. Steve is one of the select certified Master Ground Water Contractors (MGWC) credentialed by the NGWA.