DELTAwater offers simple solution to common problem

DELTAwater, a family-owned, Newcastle-based company, was generating good interest at AgQuip 2025 for its Australian-made, chemical-free magnetic water conditioner. The company reports a significant increase in sales across the agricultural and mining sectors as users seek sustainable, low-maintenance alternatives to traditional water treatment.

The product, which uses powerful magnetic fields to treat water without chemicals, was first developed by DELTAwater’s owner in the mid-1980s as an improvement on existing technology. The company, which has been operating full-time since 1993, now manufactures the units in its own factory in Sandgate.

“It’s a very unique product because you don’t need any chemicals or expensive equipment like reverse osmosis,” DELTAwater’s Alex Panov said.

“It’s a very sustainable product, and people have suddenly realised they can just put one of our magnetic water conditioners on and forget about it.”

The magnets used in the DELTAwater system are exceptionally durable, losing only 1 per cent of their power over 40 years. This “set and forget” feature eliminates the need for ongoing maintenance, chemical handling, or expensive refills—a key selling point for a wide range of customers met at AgQuip.

The company has seen a 300 per cent increase in sales to the Chinese mining market over the last three years, with a new contract on the horizon for 150 units.

Scaling is a major problem in mining, costing companies millions in chemical treatments. The Delta Water system provides a simple, cost-effective solution without the need for chemical storage or complex safety protocols.

In the agricultural sector, the water conditioners are widely used for household, irrigation, and stock water. The AgQuip field day proved to be an important venue for connecting with farmers.

“We’ve got a lot of people around Gunnedah that have got our product in,” Panov noted. The product improves the palatability of water for livestock, encouraging them to drink more and, in turn, put on better condition.

“It’s a common problem, especially in western areas, and it’s treating it naturally with magnetic fields,” Panov said.

The company works with East-West Laboratories in Tamworth to test bore water samples from across Australia, ensuring the correct model is recommended and guaranteeing its performance.

“We have units out there that have been working for 32 years,” Panov noted. “It’s a niche market, but it’s a very effective solution to a common problem.”