About Us

At Mort’s Water Company we are grateful for our customers. We will always give you the very best service you can find. With over 135+ years of experience in the water business, your water or sewer problem is our opportunity to shine.
1887
January 1
1932
January 1
1958
January 1
1972
January 1
2014
January 1
2019
June 11
Start @ 1ST Generation
Start @ 1ST Generation

Fred Madsen

  • 1 ST Generation
  •  1887-1932
  • Well Driller
1932
1932

Ed Morton

  • 2ND Generation
  •  1932-1962
  • Mill & Well Supplies
1958

EJ “Mort” Morton

  • 3RD Generation
  • 1958-1990
1972
1972

Kent Morton

  • 4TH GENERATION

Kent Morton knows water. He is a 4th generation owner in the water and sewer business. Kent’s dad, E.J. “Mort” Morton, started his business in 1958. Being the oldest of 8 children, Kent spent many weekends and summers helping his dad in the business. After graduating from college in 1970 and marrying his wife Chris in 1972, Kent joined the family business and has been involved in all aspects of the water business since then. He is a two-time past President of the Iowa Well Water Association. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association. On November 1, 1999, Mort’s Water Company in Latimer was established as a full water and sewer system service provider, employing 18 people.

2014
2014

Brandon Morton

  • 5TH Generation

On July 7, 2014 Kent’s youngest son, Brandon, joined Mort’s Water Company, making him the 5th generation Morton involved in the water and sewer industry. After graduating from Iowa State University in 2004, Brandon was a Kindergarten – 5th grade technology teacher in Waukee. Brandon then earned his Master’s Degree in 2009 from Iowa State University. He moved to Hampton, becoming a Technology Integrationist within the Hampton-Dumont CSD. His wife, Sarah, along with their five children, Charlee, Beau, Sylvie, Rocco and Jett, are excited to be in Franklin County where they are closer to home, family, and friends.

2019
2019

Justin Morton

  • 5TH Generation

Justin, Kent’s oldest son, joined the family business on June 11, 2019. He is excited to be back in the family business full-time and is looking forward to working alongside his father and brother, along with the Mort’s Water employees and our current and new customers. Justin graduated from Iowa State University in 1998 with a degree in education and educational technology. During his 20-year teaching career, Justin taught 6th, 7th, & 8th grade science and literacy at various schools including, Colfax-Mingo, Nevada, & Roland-Story. Justin retired from coaching after 26 years. His wife, Mary, along with their two children, Maddie & Connor currently reside in Story City.