Advanced Water Systems

Specialties

H2O is the most abundant chemical compound available on the planet today. It comprises about 70% of the Earth’s surface. And, while it’s true that water is plentiful, less than 1% of all Earth’s water is freshwater usable by human beings in their homes and businesses. And, in most cases, even this small fraction of usable water suffers from contamination of one sort or another, making it undesirable. Most of it isn’t exactly what you’d want to drink, cook or bathe with — this even includes water that’s been cleaned by a municipal treatment plant.

So, how does a person or business looking for clean, fresh water get it? The answer is by calling the leader in water treatment systems: Advanced Water Systems. AWS, Inc. has been New Bern, NC’s trusted source for highly advanced and efficient water filtration systems, purifiers, RO systems, water softeners and more for over 30 years now — and we are the official dealer and installer of Kinetico® water treatment systems in New Bern, NC and the surrounding areas.

History

Established in 1986.

Advanced Water Systems was started by Gene Smelik, Sr. in January of 1986. In the mid-​70s, Gene purchased a Kinetico system for his farmhouse in the Cleveland, Ohio area that is still working and in use today — roughly 40 years later! At the time, Gene recognized the need for a quality water system for Carteret County citizens — one that uses less salt, has very low maintenance, is completely automatic and non-​electric. Hence: Kinetico!

Outstanding service has always been the #1-​priority with Advanced Water Systems, so in 1990, Gene’s youngest son, Jesse, started working with his Dad installing Kinetico equipment and fixing other brands of water softeners while growing a steady customer base. In 1995, Gene’s second youngest son, Patrick, started in the sales management position and has worked with the premium builders of Eastern North Carolina, increasing the number of Kinetico customers with the help of his vast knowledge of water treatment.