Michael Chiu, MWS, CI is a Canadian water treatment specialist and President of Aqua Technologies Inc., an Ontario-based water treatment company serving residential, commercial and industrial customers.

With more than 25 years of experience in the water treatment industry, Michael specializes in evaluating water-quality concerns and developing practical treatment solutions for homes, businesses, restaurants, food-service operations and commercial facilities.

His experience covers water filtration, water softening, reverse osmosis (RO), UV disinfection, activated carbon filtration, de-ionization, ozonation and customized water treatment applications.

Michael holds professional credentials from the Water Quality Association (WQA):

Master Water Specialist (MWS)

Certified Installer (CI)

Before achieving the Master Water Specialist designation, Michael progressed through the Water Quality Association’s Certified Water Specialist program, including the advanced CWS-VI level.

His professional qualifications are complemented by more than two decades of hands-on experience in water treatment system selection, design, application, installation and troubleshooting.

Michael Chiu, MWS, CI
WQA Master Water Specialist
WQA Certified Installer
25+ Years of Water Treatment Experience
Areas of Water Treatment Expertise

Michael Chiu’s experience include:

Residential Water Treatment • Commercial Water Treatment • Industrial Water Treatment • Reverse Osmosis (RO) • Water Filtration • Water Softening • Activated Carbon Filtration • UV Disinfection • Drinking Water Systems • Water Quality Assessment • Commercial Beverage Water Treatment • System Design & Troubleshooting

His experience ranges from residential drinking-water and whole-house systems to specialized commercial applications where flow rate, peak demand, water chemistry and equipment protection must all be considered.

Different homes have different water treatment requirements depending on the municipal or private water supply, plumbing, water hardness and the homeowner’s objectives.

Michael’s residential water treatment experience includes:

• Whole-house water filtration
• Water softening
• Drinking-water filtration
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Activated carbon filtration
• UV water treatment
• Water-quality assessment

The objective is not simply to install equipment. It is to understand the water condition first and select an appropriate treatment technology for the application.

Commercial water treatment requires careful consideration of water consumption, peak demand, flow rate, equipment requirements and ongoing maintenance.

Water consumption, peak demand, flow rate, equipment requirements, water quality and ongoing maintenance all need to be considered when designing an effective system.

Michael has extensive experience with water treatment applications for restaurants, coffee shops, tea and beverage businesses, offices and other commercial facilities.

These applications can include sediment and carbon filtration, scale control, water softening, reverse osmosis and other specialized treatment technologies.

Reverse osmosis is one of Michael’s key areas of water treatment experience.

RO system selection requires more than choosing a membrane.

Important considerations can include:

• water quality
• water pressure
• production requirements
• storage capacity
• peak demand
• requirements of downstream equipment.

Michael’s experience includes both residential drinking-water RO systems and higher-capacity commercial reverse osmosis applications.

Hard water can contribute to scale formation in plumbing fixtures, water heaters and commercial equipment.

Michael has extensive experience evaluating water hardness and selecting appropriately sized water softening systems for residential and commercial applications.

Proper system sizing considers factors such as water hardness, flow requirements, water consumption and application.

Water quality can have a significant impact on equipment operation and beverage preparation in restaurants, coffee shops and other foodservice businesses.

Michael’s commercial experience includes water treatment applications for:

Coffee, Tea, Restaurants, Food Service, Ice Machines, Beverage Equipment, Commercial Drinking Water

Treatment may involve filtration, scale control, water softening or reverse osmosis depending on the incoming water and equipment requirements.

The goal is to match the water treatment system to both the water condition and the equipment it serves.

Michael believes that effective water treatment begins with understanding the water and the customer’s actual requirements.

Rather than assuming that one technology is suitable for every situation, treatment should be selected according to factors such as:

Water Quality
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Application Requirements
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Flow & Peak Demand
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Treatment Objectives
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System Design & Equipment Selection
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Ongoing Maintenance & Support

This approach has guided Michael’s work throughout his career in the Canadian water treatment industry.

Understand the water. Understand the application. Recommend the appropriate treatment technology.

Michael Chiu is President of Aqua Technologies Inc., an Ontario water treatment company providing residential, commercial and industrial water treatment solutions.

The company works with established water-treatment technologies and equipment for filtration, water softening, reverse osmosis and specialized commercial applications.

Its services include water treatment consultation, equipment selection, system design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support.

Who is Michael Chiu?

Michael Chiu, MWS, CI is a Canadian water treatment specialist and President of Aqua Technologies Inc. He has more than 25 years of experience in residential, commercial and industrial water treatment.

What does MWS mean?

MWS stands for Master Water Specialist, a professional designation associated with the Water Quality Association’s professional certification program.

What type of water treatment does Michael Chiu specialize in?

His experience includes water filtration, water softening, reverse osmosis, activated carbon filtration, UV disinfection and residential, commercial and industrial water treatment applications.

Is Michael Chiu a commercial water treatment specialist?

Yes. A significant part of his professional experience involves commercial water treatment, including applications for restaurants, coffee and beverage businesses and other commercial facilities.

Where does Michael Chiu work?

Michael Chiu is President of Aqua Technologies Inc. in Ontario, Canada.

Michael Chiu, MWS, CI

President — Aqua Technologies Inc.

WQA Master Water Specialist | Certified Installer

Canadian Water Treatment Specialist

Specialties: Residential • Commercial • Industrial Water Treatment • Reverse Osmosis • Water Softening • Water Filtration • UV • Drinking Water • Commercial Beverage Water Treatment

Experience: 25+ years in the Canadian water treatment industry