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A Lesson for Homeowners on The Water Treatment Process

Posted by Ken Christopher 
            <![CDATA[Do you know how your water gets to the tap? Has anyone actually ever explained the process of water treatment plants to you? Chances are, no. But you are not alone. As <a href="http://www.watertechonline.com/articles/165483-video-of-the-week-teach-customers-with-splash">this video</a> from watertechonline.com recently proves, many homeowners really have no idea what our drinking water undergoes. The Safe Water Drinking Act of 1974 directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that public water systems (systems serving more than 25 people) and non-community water systems (hotels, campsites, restaurants, migrant workers' encampments, and work sites) meet minimum standards for protecting public health. They have set standards for about 90 contaminants.

People are increasingly concerned about the safety of their drinking water, and this informational video aims at teaching people about the water treatment process and increase the awareness on the topic. As improvements in analytical methods allow us to detect impurities at very low concentrations in water, water supplies once considered pure are found to have contaminants. We cannot expect absolutely pure water, but we want safe water. To help you understand the process, the step by step guide of the video is broken down below. As the video shows, there is more than just “pipes” involved in bringing you tap water.

  1. Water from reservoirs, lakes, rivers, streams, or other sources are pumped through a pipeline to the water treatment facility. A lot happens to the water before it is ready for consumption.
  2. The first step removes particles and sediment from the water by coagulation. Coagulants are chemicals which act as magnets. Particles bind together and are eventually filtered from the water.
  3. Flocculation refers to the grouping of the particles together. These particles will then either sink to the bottom of a tank, or other particles will float to the top when air is pumped into the water.
  4. The separation of water and the bigger particles is called clarification. This removes most of the particle groups from the water.
  5. The next step is filtration. The water gets pushed through layers of activated carbon and is then clear of remaining particles.
  6. Then, water goes through the disinfection process. Commonly, chlorine is added to the water to disinfect bacteria, viruses, or micro-organisms. Feeling pretty good about your drinking water at this point, right? Well, there is still some awareness needed when it comes to your tap water. The EPA does not regulate every single contaminant, only the ones in which they deem harmful at a certain level of consumption. Homeowners can still shield themselves from contamination with a water filter or home drinking water system. Our products are eco-friendly and will effectively remove contaminants right at your sink. We know how much faith you put in your drinking water. Everyone deserves safe, clean drinking water without worry. With our water filters, you can fill your cup without worrying about what you may or may not be drinking along with the water. Most water treatment plants test and monitor your water several times each day. But what happens to the water as it leaves the plant and heads to your home? There are still questions to be answered, but you can drink your tap water worry-free with one of our home drinking water systems. Knowledge is power, and so is a water filter!  ]]>

Can drinking more water give you more energy?

Posted by Ken Christopher 
            Nothing is really the complete cure for chronic fatigue syndrome and anyone who is living with this condition knows just how much it impacts their life. Work days become shorter, the body becomes more tired, and the days of enjoying activities become few and far between. Researchers are still looking for more information on why and how this condition lasts, but the first start is to increase awareness and find ways for people to deal with it in a healthy manner. March is National Chronic Fatigue Awareness Month and is a great way to help those coping with this debilitating condition to feel better and take control of their life once again. Drinking purified water with <a title="RO systems Camp Pendleton" href="http://www.raynewatercp.com/residential/#dw"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">reverse osmosis</span></a> can increase the body’s energy levels and decreases fatigue at the same time.

Unfortunately, chronic fatigue syndrome comes with more than just being tired. There are many symptoms of CFT, although the chronic fatigue could be a symptom of dehydration. Not drinking enough water causes fatigue because almost all body functions are about fluid balance, and even small changes in fluid balance can affect our performance and daily life. If this fluid is not replaced blood volume can drop. As a result, the heart has to work harder in order to supply the skin and muscles with oxygen and nutrients. Besides fatigue, dehydration can also give us headaches, make us feel groggy and our brains may not think clearly, dry skin, rashes, pain and joint swelling, muscle pain, cravings, poor digestion, immune dysfunction, and others. When we drink enough water, we cleanse our body internally and eventually it will even show externally too. So why should you consider one of our drinking water systems  just because you’re tired? According to experts, it has been suspected that chemicals found in drinking water may have an effect on this condition. For example, our drinking water then is prone to contain some chemical and heavy metal contamination which could potentially lead to health problems such as CFS and other diseases. Other pollutants that may affect health and energy levels include microbial concerns like bacteria and viruses which can cause severe illness. Protect yourself and your body by leasing one of our RO systems which will remove harmful contaminants from your tap water without the costs of bottled water. For an eco-friendly and budget-friendly solution for taking back your life with more energy, contact us for a water filter or  drinking water system today!

Nutritional Value of Water: Priceless

Posted by Ken Christopher 
            <![CDATA[Have you ever thought about how water could actually be so good for you when it is nothing much of anything? The clear, odorless liquid all around us is one of the best things for us. In fact, we cannot survive more than a couple of days without it. So this March, National Nutrition Month, think about how important our drinking water is for us and take advantage of all of the campaign’s information about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. When we drink more water, we become healthier inside and out. <a title="drinking water" href="http://www.raynewatercp.com/">Drinking water</a> rather than sugary juices or soft drinks is a great start. The campaign also promotes awareness and encourages nutrition through traditions, lifestyles, and making the best choices for your own body.

So why is water so good for us? There are a million reasons to list, so we have put together some of the biggest advantages below. So pour a glass of water, sit back, and learn just how good it is for you.

Furthermore, water is a natural appetite suppressant so when you drink water, you feel full and eat less. Drinking water with your meals is a great idea to consume less calories from the food. It is also a better choice than sugary drinks or soft drinks high in carbohydrates. Calories can add up very quickly when you choose beverages full of them with small serving sizes. Knowing the true nutritional value of water should make it a better choice for you and your family. But as you begin to incorporate more water into your more nutritional diet, be sure that you use a water filter that will effectively remove harmful contaminants from tap water and will save you more money than buying bottled water. Bottled water is really nothing more than labeled tap water and in many cases tested and regulated less than tap water. But even treated water can still have risks to your health. When making nutritional choices with drinking water, let one of our drinking water systems with reverse osmosis be a part of your healthy lifestyle. There is nothing less nutritional than chemicals and contamination in your drinking water. Allow our drinking water filters to prove to you just how good for you water really can be!]]>

World Water Day Brings Global Communities Together

Posted by Ken Christopher

When we hear the word community, we don’t always think of everything that makes one function. We know people, places, and leadership are essential, but we often forget other important resources which make a community function and survive. Freshwater and freshwater resources are vital to the functioning and success of a community. All over the world, people are celebrating World Water Day, an annual event held on March 22nd to raise awareness and advocacy for the importance of freshwater sustainability. Threats to freshwater and freshwater resources, as well as their ecosystems, can also pose a threat to communities. Drinking water sources and drinking water quality are annual themes, but this year the UN’s focus is on water cooperation. According to the UN, the fulfillment of basic human needs, our environment, socio-economic development and poverty reduction are all heavily dependent on water. Even more so, every action involving water management requires effective cooperation between multiple actors whether at the local or international scale. Water cooperation is essential in providing water resources to all people in all countries. Unfortunately, 783 million people still do not have access to clean water and almost 2.5 billion do not have access to adequate sanitation. A startling 6 to 8 million people die annually from the consequences of disasters and water-related diseases. And as demand for water increases due to population growth and water shortages, now is the time to see what you can do for your community. Responsible and eco-friendly decisions are the best ways consumers and residents can support their community and water supplies. We all have a stake in the water we drink, from residents and businesses, to officials and water treatment companies. This year, make the responsible choice for safe drinking water and eco-friendly products with one phone call – to us! Our drinking water systems are eco-friendly and reduce water waste by up to 90% less than traditional reverse osmosis systems. We can provide your household with unlimited water right from the tap. You can feel good about wasting less water during the filtration process while still providing your household with safe, pure drinking water. In the grand scheme of things, the United States certainly has some of the best drinking water in the world. However, even our tap water can contain harmful contaminants affecting our health. Here in Irvine, California and surrounding areas, we do not put effective management of freshwater resources at the top of our to-do list. But when you choose a water filter from our selection, you can feel good about doing your part to provide safe drinking water as well as choosing an eco-friendly system which will keep water where we need it – in our community.

Maintaining Health with More Drinking Water

Posted by Ken Christopher

drinking water system which will turn tap water into the drinking water you need and deserve. Physical Wellness Month is all about reminding people to take the time to get outdoors, do some physical activity, eat right, and stay hydrated. Even those of us here in California are beginning to enjoy the hotter weather, shedding those winter clothes and hopefully those extra pounds. But as we increase the amount of physical activity we perform, we urge you to drink plenty of safe drinking water to stay hydrated and healthy. Except for oxygen, there’s nothing your body needs more than an adequate supply of water. And the more exercise you perform, the more important it is to drink the right amount of water before, during, and after your workouts. This direct relationship between exercise, water consumption, and proper physical wellness is a great habit to instill in young children as well. Dehydration can make it hard to get the most out of your workout, and in extreme situations, can even be dangerous to your health. Waiting until you are thirsty to drink water during exercise or vigorous activity is said to be too late by some and others will still urge you to hydrate nonetheless. Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise.  It takes an average of 64 to 80 ounces to replace the water our bodies lose in 24 hours. Under normal circumstances, how much water we need depends a great deal on the volume of our perspiration and urine output. Bottled water is tempting to grab and take for physical activity. But the bottled water problems in this country are growing out of country and in order to make a more eco-friendly choice, consider one of our efficient and effective drinking water systems. You can install it right at the tap and the water filter will reduce potential toxins, chemicals, or other drinking water contamination so you can fill up and head out the door. It is also much more cost-effective to fill your own water bottle rather than continually purchase cases of bottled water at the store. Water is so necessary for our survival and even more necessary for our bodies to strive. Proper physical health starts with hydration and will improve each glass of water you drink. While soft drinks and sugary juices are popular beverages, water is by far our best choice for a healthy lifestyle. Contact us today to see which drinking water system is best for you and your physical wellness.

The Aesthetic Quality of Water

Posted by Ken Christopher

Drinking water systems  are a much better choice for all households because they are better for the environment and will reduce chemicals, contaminants, or other potential organisms that could be the culprits for bad smells or tastes in your tap water. June 24 is Celebrate the Senses Day – so plan a big meal and drinks for your family and loved ones. Food and drink is one of the most appealing and important jobs for the senses. We can determine if we want to eat or drink something often times through the smell or taste of it. Using tap water that smells or tastes poor can often ruin it. But bottled water is expensive and not an eco-friendly option. It would be inefficient to rely on plastic water bottles for cooking and drinking all of the time. Likewise, recycling plastic bottles has become a major concern in this country. In fact, when it came to disposable bottles just a few years ago, 2,480,000 tons of plastic bottles and jars were thrown away in one year. About 80% is not recycled, leaving landfills full of plastic waste that doesn’t break down. 60 billion single-use drink containers were purchased in 2006, and 3 out of 4 were thrown out directly after use. The best solution is a drinking water system which will effectively reduce harmful contaminants which could be causing the smell or taste in your tap water. It will provide better tasting water that is safe to consume and your food and drinks will instantly taste better too. Your senses will actually enjoy drinking more water! One of our features on our most advanced drinking water filter is our taste controls where the user can actually choose the amount mineral content for Spring Water, Drinking Water, or Purified Water flavors. Eliminating certain factors from your drinking water will give you an instant improvement and remove all embarrassment that you may have when your guests drink your water. Make the eco-friendly and efficient decision to invest in a drinking water system that reduces water waste and is good for the environment. Stop settling for drinking water that you cannot stand to drink.

Defend Against Contaminated Water

Posted by Ken Christopher

We are fortunate to live in a country where there is an abundant supply of drinking water;  however, there is a growing concern about the safety of our water wells.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that across the nation as many as 52 percent of community water wells and 57 percent of domestic water wells are contaminated by a measurable amount of nitrates and nitrites.  This is especially a concern for California and other agricultural areas where millions of people are relying on contaminated groundwater for their drinking water supply. Nitrates and nitrites at higher levels are toxic and particularly dangerous for infants and children as well as pregnant women.  In some cases, these compounds can cause brain damage, intrauterine growth retardation, cardiac and nervous system defects and even death.  So how do we reduce these levels in our water?  It starts with a LINX® Drinking Water System, this system not only reduces nitrates and nitrites, but it reduces them to non-detect levels. We are especially proud that this system has been awarded the Gold Seal for nitrate / nitrite reduction from the Water Quality Association (WQA), a non-profit association representing the water treatment industry. Currently, there are no standards or oversight that exists for private wells so it is up to homeowners to test their water on a regular basis and to find water treatment solutions that will solve their particular contaminant problem.  Even if your home is supplied by a municipal water facility, you don’t have to rely on their testing and standards or wait for funding to construct a centralized treatment facility to feel a measure of safety.  Installing a LINX® Drinking Water System will give you immediate protection from these harmful compounds and you can feel safe knowing that they are at a near zero level. We know how important clean drinking water is and we are committed to helping homeowners bring the safest and cleanest water into their homes.  There is peace of mind knowing that you do not have to question the safety of your water and installing a LINX® Drinking Water System will ensure that you are providing your family with the safest and healthiest water you can.

CLEAN WATER AROUND THE GLOBE

Posted by Ken Christopher

water.org  there are still 783 million people in the world without access to safe, clean drinking water.  This is more than 2 ½ times the population of the United States alone.

The United Nations stated that the water and sanitation crisis claims more lives through disease than any war claims through guns.  We often take it for granted here in the United Sates that we have clean drinking water.   At the very least, we have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who monitors our water supply here in the US and mandates actions to keep our water systems safe for consumption.  Then we have the privilege of taking it a step further by installing home water filters  in our homes to give us the safest, cleanest water possible.  But let’s take a moment to consider the 783 million people who do not have access to clean water.

It is estimated that 2,000 children under the age of five die every day from diarrheal diseases, and 1,800 of those deaths are attributed to unclean water, lack of proper sanitation and personal hygiene.  The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10% of the global disease burden could be reduced through improved water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and water resource management.  Without clean water it is impossible to attack poverty, hunger, or AIDS.

So how can we help?  Volunteering or donating money to charities dedicated to the water crisis, goes a long way toward implementing new wells or water treatment facilities in emerging countries.  We can also do our part here at home by conserving the water we consume each day.  Our water consumption goes beyond the water we drink; it takes over 2000 gallons of water each day to sustain the typical American lifestyle.  Roughly 95% of that comes from the food we eat, the services we rely on, the products we buy and the energy we use.  So in light of World Water Monitoring Day, let’s all take steps to improve our water footprint and seek ways where we can help with this global crisis.

Nothing’s Better Than a Hot Cup of Tea

Posted by Ken Christopher

January is National Hot Tea Month and we will agree with millions of other people around the world that there is nothing quite as soothing and relaxing as a cup of tasty, hot tea. For thousands of years, tea has been recognized as a key to good health, and even in today’s modern world it is still touted as having many useful health benefits. Experts agree that all tea is good ; however, we say that all good tea starts with great water.

According to a recent article from WCPO News, green tea consists of natural compounds called polyphenols which may actually protect against several cancers, including those of the prostate, GI tract, lungs, breast, and skin. Likewise, those tea polyphenols strengthen bones and protect against fractures. Furthermore, those who drink tea could see improvements in mood, concentration and performance.

How you make your tea matters and it can certainly affect the final outcome as many tea drinkers know. It takes good water to make good tea. When you have contaminants in your tap water, flavors can be altered or overpowered by the less-appealing flavors of minerals or chemicals which could be present in your tap water. Experts and tea aficionados alike agree that it is best to use purified water or filtered water to avoid any issues that may affect the taste of your tea. Hard water should always be filtered for the best tasting tea. Water filters are available for those with specific water problems or a desire for truly excellent water.

Many people use tap water and boil it on their stovetop before adding the tea. However, boiling contaminated tap water could actually make some contaminants more concentrated and worse for your health. Boiling nitrate-contaminated water does not make it safe to drink and actually increases the concentration of nitrates.

For consumers, the best choice for making great-tasting tea and other beverages is tap water filtered by our home drinking water systems. Our drinking water systems remove harmful contaminants and other pollution which could affect the taste of your water and in turn, your tea. For something that is so good for you to drink, shouldn’t it taste as good too? With one of our water filtration systems, it can!

A Call to Conserve Water

Posted by Ken Christopher

Water conservation is the exorbitantly high water bills California has in comparison to other states and with the water supply rapidly dwindling those rates are sure to increase. Lake Folsom in northern California illustrates this crisis perfectly.  The lake is capable of holding 977,000 acre feet of water and it currently only holds 200,000.  As it sits right now, lake levels are dropping several feet per day and long lost gold mining towns are emerging and a bridge that once was buried under water now has water flowing beneath it. So what impact does this drought have on the residents of California?  Well Governor Brown has asked that residents reduce their water usage by at least 20%.  A good portion of that reduction can come from reducing landscape irrigation which comprises about 80% of daily household water usage.  This solution is fantastic for the time being, however what about future water shortages and drought? California is a mostly arid state and water is always at a premium.  The quality of the California water supply has also had its share of problems; the huge agricultural industry continues to contaminate the ground and subsequently the water supply with harmful chemicals.  Nitrates in our water supplies continue to be a pervasive problem that calls for many residents to run their water through a water filtration system before consuming. When considering water conservation along with water filtration systems,  there is only one logical conclusion to make.  A reverse osmosis system will certainly do the job of removing harmful contaminants from drinking water, however it can waste up to 27 gallons of water for each gallon of water it filters.  A LINX Drinking Water System, on the other hand, uses up to 90% less water to filter the same amount of drinking water.  With our water supply already in jeopardy, switching over to a LINX Water Filtration System is the only environmentally smart decision to make.

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