From Humble Beginnings to Alaska’s Trusted Water and Coffee Provider

Contrary to popular belief, Alaska’s water isn’t always as pristine as the glaciers suggest. Surface water can carry harmful contaminants like Giardia, while well water in many areas contains high levels of iron and manganese. Glacial runoff often brings extreme turbidity, which makes water treatment more than just important—it makes it essential.

At Alaska’s Best Water, we’re passionate about clean, safe, and great-tasting water. While we’re proud of our legacy, our true passion lies in serving our customers and communities with clean safe drinking water.

Since 1983, we’ve been committed to providing Alaskans with clean, reliable drinking water. What began as a small, locally-owned delivery service has grown into the state’s largest bottled water provider. Here’s our story...

Company History

Today – Alaska’s Largest Water and Coffee Delivery Company

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With a fleet of trucks serving multiple regions, Alaska’s Best Water & Coffee is now the largest bottled water delivery company in the state. We’ve expanded to include water treatment systems and a retail store for water testing and related products, ensuring Alaskans have access to the best in water quality through out Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla and the entire Kenai Peninsula.

May 2016 – Acquisition of Alaska Pure Water Products (APWP)

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A pivotal moment in our history, this acquisition brought together two customer-focused companies. The merger enhanced delivery services and expanded our product offerings, ensuring Alaskans have access to clean, purified water and advanced water treatment systems.

2011 – Alaska’s Best Water Acquires Café Excellence Alaska

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By acquiring Café Excellence Alaska, we expanded beyond water delivery to include office coffee services. This allowed us to offer a comprehensive lineup of products, including coffee and water, to better serve our customers.

2003 – APWP Joins Kinetico Network

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In a move that helped expand its offerings, APWP joined the Kinetico dealership network, providing both residential and commercial water treatment systems. This partnership allowed the company to offer more advanced water treatment solutions to customers across Alaska.

Late 1990s – Facility Expansion and Fleet Growth

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As demand for clean water and water treatment products grew, both companies experienced rapid expansion. Alaska’s Best Water moved its bottling facility to a larger location and invested in state-of-the-art bottling equipment. Meanwhile, APWP grew its service offerings, adding residential filtration products and reverse osmosis systems. By the end of the decade, both companies had grown significantly, with Alaska’s Best Water increasing its fleet to better serve customers.

Early 1990s – Expansion of Services and Facilities for Both Companies

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In the early 1990s, both Alaska’s Best Water and Alaska Pure Water Products were experiencing growth. Alaska’s Best Water service area expanded, while APWP began shifting from retail to focus more on water treatment products and services. Both companies recognized the need for larger facilities to meet rising demand and better serve customers.

1993 – Steven Sommerfeld Purchases APWP

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After years of working in industrial equipment sales, Steven Sommerfeld bought APWP, seeking a more rewarding and customer-centric business. Under his leadership, the company expanded from a small, retail water store to a larger, more diversified operation offering residential water treatment products and services.

1989 – Change in Ownership for Alaska’s Best Water

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The current owner, born and raised in Alaska, purchased Alaska’s Best Water with just one driver to serve the growing communities of Anchorage and Mat-Su. With a vision for growth and a focus on customer satisfaction, the company’s service expanded across the state.

1985 – Alaska Pure Water Products Established

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Alaska Pure Water Products (APWP) was founded as a retail water store offering customers the self-service option of filling containers with purified or distilled water.

1983 – Alaska’s Best Water is Founded

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Founded as a local water delivery service, Alaska’s Best Water began serving Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. As demand for clean drinking water grew, we expanded to meet the needs of Alaskans, laying the foundation for the company we are today.

Anchorage

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11811 S Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 99515

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+1 (907) 522-1679

Kenai

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50590 Patrick Drive, Kenai, AK 99611

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+1 (907) 283-3940

Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00am-5:00pm