Meet Bob Shelton

Arlington, TX

Bob Shelton is the founder behind Shelton’s Water, a premier water treatment company headquartered in Arlington, Texas. In January 1975, Bob launched the business with a clear commitment to providing high-quality, reliable water solutions to Texas customers. With over 6 decades of hands-on experience, he has transformed a local startup into a regional industry leader, expanding services from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to Houston and north to Oklahoma City.

Leading The Shelton Way

With a strong background in water chemistry, filtration mechanics and system design, Bob has dedicated his career to improving water quality for thousands of customers. His expertise spans residential water conditioning and commercial filtration systems tailored for hospitals, hotels, laundries, food production facilities and restaurants.

Under Bob’s leadership, Shelton’s Water has remained an advocate for American manufacturing, sourcing the majority of its equipment within the U.S. Bob’s engineering philosophy centers on sustainability—designing high-efficiency systems that conserve energy, minimize water waste and extend the lifespan of downstream appliances and commercial machinery.

Today, Bob remains actively involved in the company’s daily operations, ensuring every project reflects the Shelton Way: an uncompromising blend of technical excellence and heart-led customer service.

“Don’t sell something cheap. Sell something right. If you sell the right thing, your customers will keep coming back.” — Bob Shelton

Industry Impact

Commercial Water Treatment: Custom-engineered filtration and refining systems optimized for the strict compliance and safety standards of healthcare facilities, hospitality and food and beverage production.
Residential Water Refining: Helping improve household wellness and plumbing longevity through advanced hard water treatment, iron removal and purification.
Eco-Friendly Infrastructure: Supporting equipment longevity and energy conservation through scale prevention and high-efficiency system design.
Regional Water Profiles: Deep, localized knowledge of changing water tables, mineral contents and treatment needs across Texas and Oklahoma.

Milestones

50 Years of Continuous Operation: Celebrating a half-century of business excellence.
Regional Footprint: Trusted by major commercial entities, local gyms, hospitals and thousands of homeowners across Texas and Oklahoma.
U.S.-Made Commitment: Championing high-quality, domestic manufacturing for long-term system durability.