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In Winnipeg, making health-conscious choices has become a cornerstone of daily life. One local business has stood the test of time — over half a century — serving the community with purified water. Locally owned and proudly Canadian, World of Water Pure Water Specialists is marking 50 years. The company points to integrity, community involvement, and steady improvement as pillars of its longevity. At the centre is owner and president Adam Schinkel, whose path from the delivery floor to the corner office reflects persistence and a long view of service.

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From those early days as a loader on the delivery route to becoming the owner and president of a growing enterprise, Adam’s path is often cited inside the company as proof that understanding the work at a granular level matters. He talks about purpose and consistency rather than hype: keep quality high, show up for customers, and give back where you can.

There’s more to World of Water’s story than clean water; there’s also a long-standing commitment to customers who want a consistent product. The company says its purification system achieves a 99.9 % removal rate through a multi-stage process designed to strip out minerals and contaminants. Many customers choose purified water for taste and predictability across beverages and appliances. Proper hydration supports everyday wellbeing — from energy to concentration — but outcomes depend on many factors, and individual needs vary.

World of Water says its process removes impurities, chemicals and contaminants, resulting in a product used by households and businesses alike. Many sectors rely on purified water for equipment — dentists, steam appliances and others needing low-mineral inputs to protect components and reduce scaling. It’s a practical, unglamorous part of operations where consistency matters.

Adam began as a delivery driver, learning routes, customer preferences and the friction points that don’t show up on spreadsheets. “Starting as a driver gave me a real understanding of what our customers needed and valued,” he reflects. That vantage point shaped later decisions: tweaks to route planning, changes to how empty bottles were handled, and adjustments to service........

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