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How to deal with potential groundwater threats

Posted by Ken Christopher

If you watch the news, you have probably seen drinking water stories from around the country making the cut more frequently than ever. Between Mother Nature and industrial events, groundwater has issues not visible to the human eye making it a concern amongst many living without a water filter or other home drinking water system. Groundwater is a pretty amazing thing; it isn’t a lake or river flowing underground. Rather, it is composed of tiny droplets of water whose combined volume is greater than the volume of all the lakes and rivers of the world combined. Wow! But even more impressive than the volume of the groundwater that serves us is its influence on California drinking water. For more than 100 years, groundwater has provided a substantial and essential resource for California’s agriculture, its industries, and its cities. Groundwater in California is crucial in ensuring that people have access to drinking water and enough of it. Between 25 and 40 percent of California’s water supply in an average year comes not from surface streams or reservoirs but rather from beneath the ground.  California groundwater, however, is not immune to issues like most groundwater around the country. Experts admit that groundwater stored in underground aquifers is “fragile” and at times can be found to contain above average levels of contaminants. Expensive treatment is possible or the water should be not and usually is not used. However without human intervention, the National Resources Defense Council admits that contamination not only results in a reduction in the amount of immediately usable water, but may also result in human exposure to hazardous levels of contaminants. Do you know if your household is exposed to contaminants through your drinking water? While many contaminants are tested for and treated for, there are several others found in groundwater that we cannot tell. Since they are not visible, many homeowners are simply left wondering if their groundwater turned tap water is even safe. When you have a home drinking water system, water is filtered and you won’t have to give a second thought to the potential groundwater issues in your area. We like to assume that all Irvine drinking water is completely safe, but most findings conclude that is not the case and due to costs and time management, that is the long-term reality. Better to install a water filter for your tap water than spend your days wondering if groundwater contamination is exposing you to potential dangers. Are you ready to purchase a water softener system ? We have many California locations in both Northern California and Southern California! Whether you need a reverse osmosis system in San Diego or a water softener installation in San Jose , we have you covered.  Contact us today to be safe and secure when it comes to your drinking water.

Uranium in Your Drinking Water… Now What?

Posted by Ken Christopher

Uranium in drinking water can happen anywhere. Unfortunately, it is a naturally-occurring element in the groundwater of some areas in our country but there is still limited information about where and why uranium is found in our groundwater. Uranium gets into drinking water when groundwater dissolves minerals that contain uranium. When you don’t have a water filter or drinking water system installed to help protect your tap water, it can cause fear and panic. As one small town in California learned, uranium is nothing to mess with when it comes to consuming it. At least, that’s what they think it means… Uranium is meant for nuclear fuel for power plants and atom bombs, however is increasingly being found in drinking water systems in major farming regions of the U.S. West — a natural though unexpected byproduct of irrigation, drought, and the over-pumping of natural underground water reserves. Naturally occurring uranium has very low levels of radioactivity, but for most people, any level is too much. However, the chemical properties of uranium in drinking water are of greater concern than its radioactivity. Most ingested uranium is eliminated from the body. However, a small amount is absorbed and carried through the bloodstream. According to experts, studies show that drinking water with elevated levels of uranium can affect the kidneys over time and cause cancer too. Bathing and showering with water that contains uranium is not a health concern, thankfully. In a trailer park found in California’s San Joaquin Valley, uranium in drinking water is now a major concern. There’s a danger in their drinking water and though many of the families in this trailer park speak only Spanish, English signs have been posted warning them of the dangers of drinking their water since it has – you guessed it – traces of uranium.  Without any other explanation, one man interprets the threat as “you can drink the water — but if you drink the water over a period of time, you can get cancer.” This working-class family has no choice but keep drinking and cooking with the tainted tap water. They live with the danger of their drinking water every day. With a drinking water system, you don’t have to. If you get your tap water from a well, you’re responsible for testing for uranium. For public tap water, it is monitored but residents are still encouraged to prepare for the “what-ifs.” One of the best options is reverse osmosis, which works by forcing water filtering through a membrane that prevents the uranium from passing through. Our  home water treatment systems can effectively remove uranium from drinking water. They will give you the peace of mind you cannot get living with contaminated water or threats of drinking water contamination. It’s more widespread than we once thought. Nearly two million people in California’s Central Valley and the U.S. Midwest live within a half-mile of groundwater containing uranium over the health limits, University of Nebraska researchers said in a study in September. To read more from the article discussed above, click here http: https://www.msn.com/en-us?ocid=wispr. 

Another Unnoticed Water Contamination Issue

Posted by Ken Christopher

Flint, Michigan’s problem with lead contaminated drinking water has made headlines across the nation. Residents in the area complained about the odor, taste and appearance of their water soon after state officials switched its supply source from Lake Huron to the polluted Flint River. Their complaints went largely unnoticed and unanswered for nearly TWO YEARS before officials finally acknowledged the lead contamination problem.

The state Department of Environmental Quality admitted their mistake of failing to require the addition of corrosion-control chemicals to the water which lead to the contamination. Now the city of Flint is in a state of crisis; President Obama even pledged five million dollars in federal aid to assist in the effort to provide much needed water filters and other water filtration supplies for Flint residents.

Lead contaminated drinking water can lead to permanent brain damage, especially in children … and unfortunately the damage is irreversible. Pediatricians fear that the Flint children found with elevated lead levels will suffer lifelong consequences from this problem. Lead poisoning is also associated with gastrointestinal problems, headaches, irritability, fatigue, kidney dysfunction and high blood pressure in both children and adults. So how could something this serious go either unnoticed or unacknowledged for so long?

Many fingers have been pointed at the Department of Environmental Quality as well as to Governor Snyder. Bottom line however, an attempt to cut costs was the main catalyst for this crisis. This type of problem is not unique; companies looking to save a few dollars have dumped toxic chemicals into the water supply leading to water contamination and others have cut back on safety measures which has led to chemical spills. It happens way too frequently, which makes water filtration all across America a necessity, now more than ever before.

A water filtration system, such as an RO system or a LINX Drinking Water System can filter out lead and other harmful contaminates before they have the opportunity to reach the tap. They can help homeowners filter out known contaminates, but they are also an extra step of protection for those unknown contaminates that may sneak into the water supply. While the water contamination problem would have still existed in Flint, the lead poisoning residents are seeing in their children would have been completely avoided if they had access to a drinking water filtration systems.

How to Drink More Water and Avoid Kidney Stones

Posted by Ken Christopher

Have you ever had kidney stones? Do you know someone who has? If so, then you probably know that they’re in no way enjoyable whatsoever. The good news is that drinking water can help! The key is to know how to drink more water during the day and to monitor your intake properly. Once you make drinking more high quality drinking water part of your daily routine, or you use a water filter to remove harmful contaminants in order to increase your water intake, you’ll be feeling better and hopefully can reduce your chances of having kidney stones.

A recent article from the University of Chicago gives some very helpful tips for drinking more water and making it a part of your healthier lifestyle all while avoiding severe risks of kidney stones. The article begins by giving ways to drink more; start increasing your daily water intake slowly but surely. Don’t try to overdo it the first day or even the second. While drinking more water is a simple way to reduce the risk of kidney stones, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy. Set new goals each week or each month to increase consumption. It’ll easily and slowly become a part of your normal routine. The article then says to be willing to spend time using the restroom. Most people avoid drinking water to avoid having to use the restroom. This is not a good excuse – better hydration means less risk of kidney stones. Would you rather spend a little extra time in the bathroom or in the ER with a kidney stone? Lastly, be willing. Make the time to drink water and reap the consequences and don’t wait until you are out of work to drink all your water. Intermittent dehydration can be a real problem. Drink water throughout your day, even if you are at work. Plus, input doesn’t always match the output. Four factors make the answer of how many times you’ll be running to the restroom harder to come by: sodium intake, geographical location, occupation, and exercise.

Other tricks which can help you drink more water include investing in a fancy water bottle, adding fruit to your water like lemons, watermelons, raspberries and grapes, downloading an app to help you track progress, eating your water through fruits and vegetables, using a straw, and also investing in a home drinking water system. As you increase your water intake to reduce kidney stones, you’ll want to ensure that the water you’re drinking is safe and pure. A home drinking water system will filter out harmful contaminants and also provide you with safe, great-tasting drinking water. If your water tastes good, then you’ll want to drink it! Contact our water treatment company today to learn which of our drinking water filters would work best for your new healthier lifestyle. Making a commitment to your health and avoiding painful kidney stones starts with drinking more water! Day by day, we can work together to support your kidney health! To read the full article, click here http://kidneystones.uchicago.edu/how-to-drink-enough-water/.

Do Counter Top Water Filters Work?

Posted by Ken Christopher

We are fortunate to live in a country where we have somewhat unlimited access to clean, healthy, drinking water.  That being said however, there are still impurities in our water supply system that can be harmful for human consumption. From heavy metals to bacteria to pharmaceuticals, many of these contaminates find their way into our drinking water which is why we need to be vigilant in making sure we are filtering out these contaminants to protect us and our families. There are numerous different water filtration systems  on the market today, ranging from a pitcher in the fridge to high end drinking water systems; does it really make a difference which one you buy? The short answer is YES, it definitely makes a difference! It would be wonderful if we could just all go out and purchase an inexpensive counter top water filter or install a simple water faucet filter, but unfortunately they have limits on what they can do. The biggest concern with a basic single stage water filtration system is that they give a false sense of security; homeowners think they are protecting their family from water contaminates  when in fact they aren’t really filtering out much at all. Due to the fact that most of these types of water filters rely on carbon filtration only, they are ineffective in filtering out a whole host of contaminates. Carbon filtration will filter out chlorine and some other minor contaminates, but they leave behind some pretty major ones.    Counter top water filters, water faucet filters and your basic filtration pitcher are not able to filter out many dangerous contaminates; arsenic, fluoride, nitrates, radium, asbestos, bacteria, human viruses, chromium, microbes, perchlorate and uranium can all penetrate past these simple water filters and can cause some serious illnesses and even death. They are also ineffective in filtering out inorganic minerals and pharmaceuticals which more and more are making their way into our water supply every day. For truly effective water filtration, homeowners must look to reverse osmosis filtration  or ion-exchange water filtration. Both types have the ability to filter out over 99 percent of these harmful contaminates, leaving you with the cleanest, safest drinking water available. While both are equally effective, choice tends to come down to preference and efficiency. RO systems provide superior tasting water, but with a significant amount of water waste. LINX Drinking Water Systems provide equally superior water, but with the ability to customize taste and without the water waste seen in RO systems. Whichever way a homeowner decides to go, they will be assured that their water is safe to drink. 

More Fears Surrounding Water Contamination

Posted by Ken Christopher

The Flint lead water contamination crisis has topped national headlines, and now a small town in upstate New York, is afraid that they are next in line for an epic water contamination crisis. According to the NY Times, residents have called 911 asking whether the water would burn their skin off, families have lined up to have their blood drawn and their water wells tested, banks have suspended any new mortgages and even Erin Brockovich has been to town. Not good news by any means! This time the offender is an, as yet unregulated, contaminate called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a toxic chemical which is a byproduct of Teflon manufacturing. PFOA has been linked to an increased risk for thyroid disease, cancer and some serious complications in pregnant women. Like Flint, it was discovered in the water supply more than a year and a half ago, however it wasn’t until just recently that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a warning to residents. State and local officials continued to assure the public on several occasions that their drinking water  was safe, even after the EPA recommended discontinuing use of the area’s water wells. Needless to say, residents are scared, angry and looking for solutions to make their water safe again. The state of New York has pledged $10 million to install new water filtration systems  in the village and as of a month ago, officials announced that a temporary filtration system had been installed and that the village’s water mains were in the process of being flushed. However, many residents feel that the damage has already been done – tales of mysterious illnesses, strange smelling tap water and orange goo in the river are common themes in the area. Here in America, we are privileged to have some of the cleanest and safest water in the world, the problem with this is that many Americans become complacent about water safety. Too often, residents just take it for granted that their water is safe and never even have it tested. Situations like those in Flint, and now in New York, will hopefully lead to more vigilance in water testing  and installation of home water filtration systems. Many drinking water filtration systems are able to filter out lead and other harmful contaminates like PFOA before they have the opportunity to do any lasting damage. The scariest part of these water contamination issues is that they went unnoticed or unaddressed for way too long. Homeowners need to take action and make sure that the water they are drinking and serving their families is safe and contaminate free. Installing a point of use drinking water system w ill ensure they are only drinking the safest water possible. Even if an unknown or unregulated contaminate finds its way into their water supply, they will still be protected. Here at Rayne of North County, we can help test your water and find the right water filtration system to fit both your budget and your water filtration needs, visit our website at www.raynewater.com/find-location/ to see how we can help. 

A Reverse Osmosis System Fit for Your Business

Posted by Ken Christopher

As a business owner, you will do almost anything to provide the best outcomes for your customers and your products. Pure drinking water or filtered water is no exception. When you want the best for your business, a reverse osmosis water system  that can handle the demands of customers and employees is an essential advantage that any business can enjoy. From wanting to provide your employees with a safer way to stay hydrated throughout the day, to wanting your customers to know you serve high-quality drinking water is now possible with our commercial RO systems. With drinking water in the news quite often these days, there is no doubt that it could be a great asset to your commercial setting. Water that is free from impurities and contaminants makes for better water in general. That’s easy to understand. What you may not understand is just how reverse osmosis system works. Passing water through a membrane, the system traps impurities and water is improved. Our commercial Reverse Osmosis systems guarantee that total dissolved solids like organics, particulates, minerals and other harmful contaminants are removed from your water – you’ll know that your product water is pure. Plus, you can enjoy that our RO systems are efficient and economical. Many different businesses can enjoy filtered water. Some of the best benefits are clean, great-tasting drinking water, coffee and soft drink production is improved and you’ll notice spot free rinses. Of course, you’ll want to do some research like speaking with one of our technicians before selecting a product for your particular business. Some reverse osmosis systems waste more water than others. Others are too big for certain spaces and cannot handle the demands of your business. We offer many different sizes and configurations so the quantity and quality of your water is your choice. We’ll help you select the size and model to do the specific job you need it to do. If something happens, we offer our commercial RO systems 24/7 support and customer service. We know your business is important so we want to make sure to provide all the support you need, all day and all night. Contact us today to learn more about how your business or commercial setting could benefit from higher quality drinking water. 

Water Filtration: Affordable Options for Everyone

Posted by Ken Christopher

Considering today’s water contamination issues, it makes sense to install a water filtration system.   We see stories almost every day of water quality concerns; from environmental concerns to poor infrastructure systems, our water supply is constantly at risk. With that thought in mind, we want to make water filtration systems available to everyone, not just a select few. This is one of the reasons why we offer different purchasing options and special offers for both businesses and homeowners. Our most popular option is to purchase a system outright. Owning either a drinking water system  or a water softener is a great way to not only have the best water available, but it also adds value to your home. When or if you ever put your home on the market, potential buyers see these types of systems as a good selling feature. While purchasing a water filtration system is a larger up-front cost, over time it will pay for itself. In fact, it is estimated that a water softener saves an average of $100 per month and for an average family of four a drinking water system will pay for itself in less than five years. While purchasing a water filtration system makes sense in many cases, sometimes leasing a system is a better option. For one thing, there isn’t that large initial outlay of cash, and monthly payments are much more manageable for many individuals. Leasing is also a great option for those who live in rental properties; when they plan to move out, all they have to do is cancel their lease agreement and they are good to go. Another great benefit of leasing is that you aren’t responsible for any maintenance or repairs on the system which are typically covered under your rental agreement. Here at Rayne of Irvine, we want everyone to be able to enjoy good quality water at an affordable and easy to manage price. We are here to answer any questions you have about water quality and water filtration, as well as help you find the perfect system for your home and your budget. You can check out our website https://www.raynewater.com/irvine/  for our current specials – we have specials for both purchasing as well as leasing so either way you can’t go wrong!

Water Quality in Lompoc

Posted by Ken Christopher

Water quality varies from place to place, and is mostly dependent on environmental and ecological factors. Obviously, water coming from a remote location in the mountains up in Alaska is not going to contain the same contaminates as the water supply in New York City. A water’s hardness will depend on the mineral deposits that ground water percolates through before it reaches the water supply distribution centers. The area around a watershed will determine its water quality as well; if it is surrounded by farmland, the nitrate levels will most likely be much higher or if there are industrial plants in the area, you have to look for other types of contamination. The water in Lompoc has reports of high levels of arsenic, selenium and nitrates and is also classified as being hard. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the water quality in Lompoc only rated a 43 on a scale of 1-100, the average US water rated a 55. So what does that mean for residents? Well it simply means that there are a few water quality issues that residents need to consider treatment for. When it comes to contaminates such as arsenic, nitrates and selenium, you need to be really careful to make sure they are filtered out of drinking water before consumption. All three can cause some serious illnesses and nitrates in particular can be especially harmful to young children. The best water filtration for these types of contaminates is a drinking water system such as our LINX Drinking Water System or a Reverse Osmosis System. Both of these have the capability to effectively filter out these contaminates and the LINX Drinking Water System can even reduce nitrates down to a non-detect level. As far as the hard water is concerned, this is a very common problem in our area. In Santa Barbara, for example, the water measures in at about 25 grains per gallon; the water hardness scale runs from zero grains (very soft water) to 10.5 grains (very hard water). So the 25 grains per gallon is two and a half times off the scale! Fortunately, hard water has a very easy solution – installing a water softener.  Hard water might be very common, however it is not to be ignored. The biggest issue with hard water is that it is exceptionally hard on plumbing and plumbing fixtures. Untreated hard water will not only dramatically shorten the lifespan of plumbing fixtures and other water utilizing appliances and utilities, but it will also drastically lower their efficiency as well. This translates into high maintenance costs as well as higher utility bills. The good news, is that even though water quality in Lompoc might not be as pure as we would like, it is very treatable. Here at Rayne of Santa Barbara we are experts in treating the water quality issues in our area, so give us a call or stop on in and we will help you determine the best options in water treatment for your unique water needs.

Superior Nitrate Removal Starts with LINX®

Posted by Ken Christopher

drinking water for granted. We are grateful to have access to water sources these days, but we often forget that our drinking water can contain impurities like nitrates which can pose health risks when the quantities are great enough. Just because you want to ensure the quality and purity of your drinking water for your family does not mean that you’re taking it for granted. It is important to educate yourself and advocate for safe, healthy drinking water. That is why we are so proud to be able to offer a selection of drinking water systems that lead the way when it comes to nitrate removal. Nitrates in drinking water are dangerous when the levels exceed the standards set forth by the government and the state. Here in California, human activities such as fertilizer use and manure applications, have increased nitrate concentrations in drinking water to levels above EPA’s drinking water standard. Nitrates cause so much concern because it is considered an acute contaminant, meaning that just one exposure can affect a person’s health. Too much nitrate in your body makes it harder for red blood cells to carry oxygen. While most people recover quickly, this can be very dangerous for infants and some adults. Infants exposed to high amounts of nitrate may develop “blue baby syndrome.” All of these are important factors to consider when choosing your means of nitrate removal. Municipal drinking water treatment facilities test for nitrates, but wells are left on their own and you’ll need to test your own water for nitrate contamination frequently. The maximum contaminant level, or EPA’s drinking water standard, for nitrate is 10 milligrams per liter mg/L, which is the same thing as 10 parts per million ppm. If a nitrate test shows levels higher than 10 ppm, you should find a safe alternative drinking water supply. The best thing to do is to install a water filtration system that will effectively remove nitrate from your water. Many people rely on reverse osmosis (RO)  to remove these contaminants from their drinking water but in areas where the levels are quite high, even traditional reverse osmosis can leave levels above what has been labeled as safe. Our drinking water systems have an edge above the others on the market because of our LINX® technology and how much nitrate contamination they can handle. The LINX 140 is the first water filtration system certified to reduce nitrate and nitrite contamination to NON-DETECT levels in certification testing. These reduction levels are far superior to traditional reverse osmosis filtration systems and, in addition, the LINX technology also uses significantly less water – up to 90% less than a reverse osmosis system. Being concerned about your drinking water doesn’t mean you take it for granted. In fact, it means you care about your drinking water and want to make sure it is the best you can make it for your family to keep them healthy and safe, always.