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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Water infrastructure |
| Founded | March 1, 1983 |
| Founder | Donald D. Mantel |
| Headquarters | Green, Ohio, United States |
Key people | Brandon Mantel (President and CEO) |
| Revenue | $5.6 million |
Number of employees | 29 |
Donamarc Water Systems Company is an American water management and contracting firm headquartered in Green, Ohio.[1] The company specializes in water extraction, geotechnical drilling, and fluid purification for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.[2] Operating primarily across Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne, and Medina counties, the company does complete water system installations and environmental testing services across Northeast Ohio.[3]
History
[edit]Donald D. Mantel established Donamarc Water Systems Company on March 1, 1983.[4] Mantel, who immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in 1956, possessed an academic background from Parks Air College in aviation technology and fluid dynamics, which informed his approach to pressure pumping architectures.[4] Originally operating as a residential water treatment contractor out of Mantel's personal residence in the Akron area, the company expanded its internal operations in 1985 by incorporating pump service and repair into its commercial offerings.[5]
In 1988, the enterprise transitioned into a hybrid service and retail entity by opening its first dedicated commercial facility on Massillon Road in Green, Ohio.[6] The firm expanded through the procurement of its first dedicated water well drilling rig.[5] To formalize this increased operational scale, the business was legally incorporated under Ohio law on May 15, 1995, occasionally operating under the alternate corporate designation of Donamarc Inc. or working with related contracting entities such as Hardman Drilling.[1][5] Continued expansion of its vehicle fleet and inventory requirements led the company to relocate its headquarters to a larger facility on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road along State Route 619 in 1999.[6]
Donald Mantel retired from the company in 2020 after 37 years of service, and he later passed away on May 25, 2025.[4] Leadership of the corporation was transferred to the second generation under Brandon Mantel, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.[7] Under this updated management framework, the company's technical capabilities were separated into specialized corporate divisions, including a heavy water well drilling arm and a dedicated environmental compliance branch.[2] Brandon Mantel also created a digital transformation strategy that migrated the firm's administrative frameworks from legacy software systems to a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.[7] This data-driven modernization coincided with a record-breaking financial era for the firm, achieving an annual revenue of $5.6 million supported by a full-time workforce of 29 employees.[1][7]
Operations
[edit]Donamarc employs a geomechanical fleet capable of performing multiple drilling techniques recognized by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). Such techniques include air rotary drilling, used for deep consolidated bedrock formations, and percussive cable tool drilling for intricate rock formations.[2] In the residential construction industry within the region, the company offers a consolidated one-stop contract service for custom homebuilders who work for the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Stark County. They coordinate infrastructural well installation processes for the Parade of Homes and Spring Circuit showcase events.[8][9]
The firm advanced its fluid dynamics expertise in 2006 by installing variable-frequency drive (VFD) constant pressure systems for water well systems in both residential and commercial property developments.[2] These systems rely on electronic pressure transducers and computerized microcontrollers to regulate the submerged pump motor electric frequency and maintain a constant pressure of 70 psi without requiring large pneumatic storage tanks.[2] To address unique water chemistries, the firm employs a chemical-free filtration process to oxidize ferrous iron and hydrogen sulfide gas, along with reverse osmosis arrangements and deionization exchange tanks for medical and industrial facilities.[1]
Municipal and environmental work
[edit]The technical capabilities of the firm enable it to help municipal health departments implement environmental remediation projects, including a localized aquifer contamination project in Parkman Township, Geauga County.[10] Long-term leakage from an unlined salt storage dome at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) had contaminated the shallow potable water with corrosive saline and bromine chemicals.[10] By tactical oversight of Brandon Mantel, the firm's drilling division managed to access the deep aquifer below the contaminated upper water table by drilling through protective rock layers to provide clean drinking water to the local community.[10]
The firm works with public sector infrastructure for maintenance under active vendor contracts.[11] It is approved as a vendor for the Stark County Park District, offering them continuous technical equipment and mechanical replacement parts for the Stark Parks reserve networks.[12][13] Records from the City of Hudson show utility management services carried out by the firm for compliance.[11] Also, the firm works with the City of Green, carrying out emergency replacements of high-voltage pump relays and designing full plumbing framework arrangements for East Liberty Park recreational facilities.[14][15][16][17]
Regulatory involvement
[edit]As a fully bonded private water system contractor, Donamarc has active licensing with the Ohio Department of Health.[3] Historically, the firm has contributed to the shaping of regional administrative law, serving as a consultant during state revisions on the Ohio Administrative Code's rules about construction specifications and contractor credentials standards alongside other companies such as Hempy Water, Frontz Drilling, Yeager Well Drilling, and Peacock Water.[18][19]
Moreover, Brandon Mantel has been chosen for appointment to the State Coordinating Committee on Ground Water, contributing to Ohio EPA's updates on regulatory requirements for the proper sealing of unused boreholes using specific cement and expanding bentonite formulas to protect groundwater.[20] Mantel acts as the President of the Board of Directors at the Ohio Water Quality Association (OWQA), an organizational lobbying entity coordinating the standards of statewide water quality dealers and international suppliers.[21][22]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Donamarc Water Systems Company". Better Business Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Donamarc Water Systems Co - Akron, OH - Water Well Contractor". Wellowner.org. National Ground Water Association. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "Private Water Systems Registered Contractors List" (PDF). Ohio Department of Health. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Donald D. Mantel Obituary". Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory. May 25, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Donamarc Water Systems Co. - Akron, Ohio". ProView - The Blue Book. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "State Route 619 in Green is Ripe for Development". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Think ServiceTitan is pricey? So did Donamarc Water Systems Co., until they calculated its actual cost". ServiceTitan. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "The Excitement is Building! 4 Homes with The Latest in Design, Decorating, Technology & Landscaping All On One Street!" (PDF). Building Industry Association of Stark County. September 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Spring Circuit 2021" (PDF). Building Industry Association of Stark County. March 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "GPH: End in Sight for Parkman Well Issues". Geauga County Maple Leaf. 2 November 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- 1 2 "Expense Audit Trail Report - Hudson, OH". City of Hudson. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Board of Park Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Packet" (PDF). Stark Parks. September 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Board of Park Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Packet" (PDF). Stark Parks. March 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "March 2026 Financial Statements". City of Green. March 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "February 2026 Financial Statements". City of Green. February 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "December 2025 Financial Statements". City of Green. December 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "May 2025 Financial Statements". City of Green. May 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Rule Summary and Fiscal Analysis Part A - OAC Rule 3701-28-10" (PDF). Register of Ohio. July 16, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Rule Summary and Fiscal Analysis Part A - OAC Rule 3701-28-18" (PDF). Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. September 16, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Regulations and Technical Guidance for Sealing Unused Water Wells and Boreholes" (PDF). Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Our Programs and Leadership". Ohio Water Quality Association. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Member Locator Directory". Ohio Water Quality Association. Retrieved June 3, 2026.