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Perchlorate: There’s An Easy Solution

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One might assume that government regulations put in place to ensure the safety of our drinking water are set in stone. But with all of the reviews taking place in a multitude of government agencies, regulations, limitations, and research are constantly changing. Until recently our government had not been regulating a toxin in water from rocket fuel called perchlorate. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency is undergoing an interagency review to reverse this decision.
Perchlorate is a toxic chemical that results from the use of rocket fuel, and contamination mostly stems from defense and aerospace activities. According to the AP, the department of defense used perchlorate for decades when testing rockets and missiles. It has been found in the drinking water in over half of our states, at levels high enough to cause irregular function of thyroid hormones which are essential for metabolism and normal growth and development in humans, particularly for babies and fetuses. According to one medical site, it specifically interferes with iodide transport into the thyroid gland, decreasing the availability of iodide needed for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Why wasn’t this regulated earlier if there are health effects? Previously, it was believed that certain amounts of contamination wouldn’t pose any risks to human health. After further research, these risks are all too apparent.
What can you do now to keep your family or employees safe? While undergoing review, every consumer has options for providing safe drinking water to those around them. There are water filtration systems, water purifiers, water coolers, and reverse osmosis systems that can clean your drinking water so that you don’t have to worry about how much of this toxic chemical is too much. Many home water filtration systems are of excellent quality, provide huge value and savings, and are eco-friendly. The government may regulate your drinking water, but so can you.

Vinyl Chloride – A Cancer-Causing Contaminant

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Usually when the state steps in to legally enforce drinking water regulations, something is very wrong. When towns or municipalities are not following guidelines for water regulations, the state will sue them to clean up the water and find ways to provide safe drinking water to residents. Last month, this was the situation in Illinois according to an article published by the Chicago Tribune. The state finally stepped in to remove a cancer-causing chemical from the public drinking water in south suburban Sauk Village. But this is just one town affected by this cancer-causing chemical. How many other towns may have this same problem, but the levels are not high enough to do anything about it? News stories such as this need to create awareness and proactive decisions by residents in the United States. Waiting until something is found in your water, tested for, or exceeds limitations is dangerous. Some contaminants may not be as harmful, but in the case of vinyl chloride – it causes cancer.
Two portable air strippers are going to be used on a temporary basis to start reducing the level of vinyl chloride in the suburb’s well water system, state officials said. The two air strippers — which shoot air through the water to remove the toxic chemical — are being hooked up to the suburb’s highest producing well. Meanwhile, village officials are continuing to provide free bottled water to residents. But not only is this a temporary fix, plastic water bottles usually end up in landfills and the amount of plastic waste adding up is irresponsible and just as dangerous to our environment.  “The goal is to get all of the volatiles out,” said Maggie Carson, spokeswoman for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The goal may seem on target, but village officials voted Thursday to bring in the air strippers themselves. That plan could have taken more than a month. Carson said the state moved to get it done faster and will most likely be paid back by Sauk Village.
According to the article, the state EPA warned residents that vinyl chloride levels in their drinking water had reached levels high enough to require the town take action and alert users. Vinyl chloride is a carcinogen and the federal EPA says there is no safe level of exposure to it. According to the federal EPA’s website, “Acute (short-term) exposure to high levels of vinyl chloride in air has resulted in central nervous system effects (CNS), such as dizziness, drowsiness, and headaches in humans. Chronic (long-term) exposure to vinyl chloride through inhalation and oral exposure in humans has resulted in liver damage. Cancer is a major concern from exposure to vinyl chloride via inhalation, as vinyl chloride exposure has been shown to increase the risk of a rare form of liver cancer in humans. EPA has classified vinyl chloride as a Group A, human carcinogen.”
When contaminants make the headlines, it should make residents in other areas cautious (but not panicked) about their drinking water. To reduce concern and contaminants, reverse osmosis systems like ours can provide safe drinking water. Our drinking water systems are easy to maintain, are eco-friendly, and affordable to homeowners. From washing your fruits and vegetables, to making ice cubes, drinking water with our reverse osmosis water filters has never been safer.

Grab a Book and Soak in your Softened Water

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Dim lights. Flickering candles. Soft music. A good book. Peace and quiet. Read in the Bathtub Day, February 9th, is just around the corner and is the perfect time to plan a relaxing, guilt-free night to yourself and let the water do the healing. We all need some time away from the hectic schedules and lives we lead. Without the pressures of work, family, or school, a long bath can be just what the doctor ordered… unless you have hard water. Almost 85% of homes deal with the problems hard water creates and in this case, you may feel worse after your long, hot bath than beforehand, or at least disappointed with the soap scummy bathtub.
Hard water is a problem for many homeowners because of the nuisances and hard-to-deal-with issues it brings. It is usually defined as water which contains a high concentration of calcium and magnesium minerals or ions. Measurements of hardness are given in terms of the “calcium carbonate equivalent, which is an expression of the concentration of hardness ions in water in terms of their equivalent value of calcium carbonate.” Water is considered to be hard if it has a hardness of 100 mg/L or more as calcium carbonate. Hard water makes soap precipitate out of water and form a scum, such as the ring which forms around bathtubs. In addition to being unsightly, the reaction of hard water with soap results in excessive use of soaps and detergents. Hard water may also cause taste problems in drinking water, cause discoloration, and may shorten the life of fabrics washed in hard water and even the appliances themselves due to buildup in pipes.
With all of these worries that hard water brings, it is hard to imagine how someone could enjoy bathing in it after all. Hard water leaves skin feeling itchy and dry. In fact, people suffering from skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis especially report much nicer skin. According to experts, dry, scaly skin is one of the most common effects of hard water. Since hard water makes it more difficult to rinse soaps and shampoos from the skin’s surface, the skin may become quite irritated. To prevent the effects of hard water on skin, people should limit their exposure to hard water and use a natural soap on their bodies. For those with sensitive skin when the water comes in contact with a person’s skin, a small portion of the minerals are left behind. These deposits can absorb the moisture and natural oils from the skin. Dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis sufferers, for instance, often experience more dryness and irritation after being exposed to hard water.
So how can we avoid contact with hard water, particularly to not bathe or shower in it? Our PE Tank Service is an easy and affordable solution for households who require soft water. With this service, one of our technicians will deliver a fresh Soft Water Exchange Tank to your home and exchange it regularly depending on the demands of your household. The old tank gets regenerated at the plant while we do all of the work. It doesn’t get much more relaxing that, right? So this Read in the Bathtub Day, grab a good book and think about how much better you (and your bathtub!) will look and feel with soft water.

Are You a Caffeine Junkie?

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drinking water systems like a reverse osmosis water filter for your appliance. At the same time, consider this – hydrate with lots of water, not just coffee. Since 60% or more of your body weight comes from fluids, staying hydrated is necessary for optimum performance and can actually make you feel just as good as that cup of coffee does. For coffee drinkers not willing to kick the caffeine habit, your coffee could taste even better with filtered water. According to experts, 98% of coffee is water. Coffee brewed with chlorine or other hard chemicals will be flat and almost bitter in taste. When water comes from one of our high-quality, eco-friendly water filters, it will change the taste of your coffee for the better. Chlorine, algae, and other contaminants will be removed, allowing you to have better tasting water mixed with the coffee grounds or coffee beans – and that is the flavor you should taste in the first place. Because coffee is so closely tied to the water that you drink, be sure that your water is softened and filtered, creating a high-quality through the simple use of a quality drinking water system. We all can use some coffee to keep us going once in a while, but don’t forget to also stay hydrated with plenty of filtered drinking water during the day too. Contact our water treatment company for more information on how to improve your most important beverages of the day!]]>

Best Home Improvement Project on the Market

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drinking water. Tap water has plenty of potential issues that most homeowners are either not aware of, or are choosing to ignore which could have a negative impact on their health down the road. So before heading out to your local hardware store, start your home improvements with the investment of one of our water filters or home drinking water systems which will improve the health and lifestyle of all of your family members. Once you have quality drinking water, the other projects are endless.
Tap water in this nation is some of the best, but still has plenty of work to do. Just as you plan on making improvements to your home, our nation needs to continue to make improvements to our drinking water. In fact, in 2005, one environmental group tested municipal water in 42 states and detected some 260 contaminants in public water supplies. Of those, 141 were unregulated chemicals for which public health officials have neither safety standards nor methods for removing them. The answer is not to drink less water, however. Pure water is an essential nutrient, the basis of fluids of all living organisms, and necessary to sustain life. Water needs to be clean, free of toxins and microbes to prevent disease.
So why should you choose one of our water filters? According to health experts, there are countless microorganisms and toxins in tap water can contribute to allergy symptoms and disease. Removing these chemicals from your drinking water will significantly reduce your internal toxic load and may improve your body’s natural ability to deal with allergy symptoms. And that is exactly what our drinking water systems can do for you. They improve the quality of your tap water by removing harmful contaminants that could be dangerous to your health and body. Our LINX drinking water systems use advanced technology so that they will be effective, eco-friendly, and affordable. They waste up to 90% less water than traditional reverse osmosis drinking water systems and we have a variety of products to choose from so that it works best in your home situation. Home Improvement time has officially begun – start this season off right by improving the quality of your drinking water first, followed by all of those other little home improvement projects.

A Healthy Family Makes Healthy Choices

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May is Family Wellness Month, a time to promote healthy choices and better decisions for all members of your family. While the physical health of your family is important, so is the emotional and social well-being, which many times can also be impacted by the choices and habits we invest ourselves in on a daily basis. Family Wellness Month aims to raise awareness for better habits and lifestyles which focus on overall health and wellness for all family members in all aspects of life. There are activities and information for communities around the country which also strive to improve the overall health of all families. When we make better decisions when it comes to our health, the healthier we are as a whole. Healthy choices start with safe drinking water from a drinking water system.
Water is essential for good health and is an important habit to teach young children. Our bodies need plenty of safe drinking water to function properly. It is known that 75% of people are chronically dehydrated. Even mild dehydration will slow down ones metabolism by as much as 3%. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty facing the computer screen. According to medical experts, “we even feel thirsty because thirst is already an indication that we are dehydrated. A lot of people even mistake their thirst for hunger and about 37% of us do this constantly. A glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters who participated in a study.”
Water is also a key factor in weight loss because it reduces calorie intake and makes us feel fuller for longer. Water is involved in all of the cellular processes in your body. “Your metabolism is basically a series of chemical reactions that take place in your body,” says Trent Nessler, PT, DPT, MPT, managing director of Baptist Sports Medicine in Nashville. “Staying hydrated keeps those chemical reactions moving smoothly.” Being even 1% dehydrated can cause a significant drop in metabolism. Furthermore, drinking water also may help you cut calories. For example, replacing the higher calorie beverages with plain water or flavored water (without added sugar) can significantly reduce calories.
Part of making better choices for health and wellness is finding the right tools to make these decisions even easier. Our drinking water filters reduce the contaminants found in tap water through an effective reverse osmosis process. And to help in making better wellness choices, our drinking water systems also allow the user to choose the flavor of their drinking water to make it an even more appealing choice for beverages for each family member. It is our goal, too, to keep your family happy and healthy. Contact us today to see how beneficial our water purifiers can be for your family’s overall health and wellness. After all, a healthy family is a happy family.

Celebrate National Iced Tea Month

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Studies also indicate stronger bones and healthier teeth and gums.  It’s a win-win situation!  But…you must have the key ingredient!
There are thousands of tea recipes out there, however one thing remains constant.  Water!  H2O is a primary ingredient, so be selective.  Tap water often leaves an undesirable taste, which affects the overall deliciousness of your tea.  Therefore, you only want to use the best!  Did you know that drinking water systems provide fresh, clean tasting water?  It’s true!  And, they improve the overall taste of your tea!
After securing the tastiest drinking water, it’s time to research healthy teas.  We did some of the work for you!  Here are two of our favorite recipes from Eating Well’s website!

Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea www.eatingwell.com/recipes/hibiscus_pomegranate_iced_tea.html
1/4 cup loose hibiscus tea, or 12 herbal tea bags that contain hibiscus
4 cups boiling water
1 cup pomegranate juice or nectar
4 cups cold water
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Steep loose tea or tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.  Strain the tea or remove tea bags and pour into a large pitcher.  Stir in pomegranate juice or nectar and cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon wedges, if desired.

Iced Mint Green Tea www.eatingwell.com/recipes/iced_mint_green_tea.html
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 green tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
4 cups boiling water
4 stalks lemongrass, for garnish

Combine mint leaves, tea bags, honey and boiling water.  Let steep for 5 minutes; remove tea bags. Refrigerate until chilled.  Divide among 4 large ice-filled glasses.  Garnish with a stalk of lemongrass.
Take time to enjoy the summer and celebrate National Iced Tea Month in June.  We hope you enjoy the refreshing recipes.

General Dehydration Causing Concern

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General dehydration can occur just about anywhere and with anyone. Although young children, elderly people, or ill people are most likely to be affected, we all lose water each day through urination, perspiration and respiration. Dehydration occurs when more fluid is lost from the body than is taken in. When we do not consume enough drinking water we do not replace what we have lost, which then has devastating effects on our bodies and our minds. Rehydration is the key to avoiding all of the health concerns of dehydration. However, studies show that by the time thirst is felt, we have already lost 1-2% of body weight in water and mental performance, memory, attention and concentration could diminish by 10%.

According to an informational article from diet.com, there are many levels and symptoms of dehydration important to recognize. Of course thirst, less frequent urination, dry skin, fatigue, light-headedness, and darkened urine are all tell-tale signs. Dehydration can be mild, moderate or severe. Mild dehydration occurs when fluid losses equal 3– 5%. At this point, the thirst sensation is felt, and is often accompanied by dry mouth and thick saliva. Signs of moderate dehydration include intense thirst, severely reduced urine production, sunken eyes, headache, dizziness, irritability, and decreased activity. Severe dehydration occurs when fluid losses are 10% or more of their body weight. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency for individuals of any age. A loss of fluids equaling 20% of a person’s body weight is fatal. Signs of severe dehydration include all those of moderate dehydration as well as lack of sweating, little or no urine production, dry skin that has little elasticity, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, fever, delirium, or coma.

Where we live and how we live also matters. The amount of water a person needs to prevent dehydration varies widely depending on the individual’s age, weight, level of physical activity, and the environmental temperature. Drinking more water, but safe water, is one of the easiest ways to avoid the health issues linked to dehydration. About 80% of the water the average person needs is replaced by drinking liquids and water is by far your best choice. Our water filters help to provide water that tastes great and is safer. You don’t want to offset good drinking habits with bad water. Drinking water systems like ours use LINX® technology which wastes up to 90% less water than traditional reverse osmosis systems and are available in a number of systems including under the sink drinking water systems and water coolers, making them ideal for any size household with any demand on water supply. More water is important for your health, but so is the quality of your water. Removing harmful contaminants from the tap water you drink is one more advantage of our drinking water systems and will also provide one more reason to drink water and rehydrate properly!

Simplifying Your Life with a Water Treatment System

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Drinking water systems and water softeners are not all created  equal, but when you choose one of ours, you will see that your life will be simplified for so many reasons, just in time to celebrate Simplify Your Life Week. But, simplifying your life shouldn’t happen just one week out of the year. With one of our water softeners or PE tank service, every week will be Simplify Your Life Week. Hard water and contaminated water make more work for homeowners, increasing the number of chores you have to do and making you work harder to do them. There are too many important moments in life that we could be missing out on while we are scrubbing hard water stains away. There has never been a better time than now to contact us for one of our water systems and ease up on the burdens of household chores.
Many people who have been living with hard water for many years do not even know how much easier life can be when you have an effective and efficient water softener. Hard water often creates stains on dishes and shower fixtures. We scrub and scrub, but still see those embarrassing stains wherever hard water makes its way through. Likewise, it causes more work when laundering clothes or cleaning our bodies. Clothing can become dull, hair becomes lifeless, and our skin is left with a layer of curds thanks to the combination of hard water minerals and the soap we think is cleansing our body. There is nothing easy about living with hard water. Thankfully, your solutions are just a phone call away.
When it comes to hard water, our water softeners will leave you with more time, money, and energy to do the things that matter. Your household chores will be simplified and you will see how much better life with softened water can be. Our most convenient solution for hard water households is our portable exchange tank service where our technicians will do all of the work for you for one monthly fee. We come to your home to deliver, exchange, and service the soft water tanks. This requires no electricity in the home and no drain because we simply exchange the tank for you when it is ready. While hard water may not taste any different than softened water or be dangerous to your health, it will certainly simplify your life by reducing the number of chores you have and the amount of energy you need to put into removing hard water buildup, eliminating scale buildup in your bathroom, and washing fabrics. With a water softener, these problems and many more will virtually be eliminated.

Antidepressant Drugs Found Depressing Urban Tap Water Users

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drinking water systems in homes today across the nation. Our tap water, while some of the best in the world, still has the potential to be harmful for humans when contaminants are found. And while the news usually mentions bacteria or other common contaminants, a new threat has also been brought to the forefront of the news in part due to a recent online article from naturalnews.com. Antidepressants have been found in tap water in urban areas, creating even more of a need for residents to protect their drinking water with a drinking water filter.
Years ago, the Associated Press conducted an investigation concerning the presence of pharmaceutical drugs in the water supply. In this report, it was revealed that at least 41 million Americans are exposed daily to tap water containing trace amounts of antibiotics, sleeping pills, and other pharmaceuticals! Today, new information regarding the presence of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, in the water supply, and the genetic havoc they may potentially be wreaking on human health is being published. More information is likely needed, but concerns for tap water are increasing nonetheless. For example, SSRIs are potent drugs that can severely alter mood and even induce suicidal or homicidal tendencies in those that take them inappropriately. So if traces of these same drugs are present in our tap water, could they be affecting our own health? Even with a lower dose than prescriptions, many urban areas have traces of antidepressants in their drinking water which has the potential to create issues within environmental species including humans.
The main cause of traces of antidepressant drugs making their way into our drinking water is due in part to inadequate filtration techniques. According to the Natural News article, “Pharmaceutical substances are often smaller than the filtration devices used at municipal water treatment plants to carry out solid waste, which means unknown levels of such substances make it right back into your water glass if you drink tap water.” In order to prevent the consumption of these substances, a whole-house water filter or similar drinking water system can reduce harmful contaminants while providing your home with a continuous flow of safe, great-tasting drinking water. Our drinking water systems are user-friendly and affordable, making them the perfect option for anyone looking to improve the quality of their tap water and protect their family from such scary water issues. Using the most advanced water filtration technology, our drinking water systems  also waste up to 90% less water than traditional reverse osmosis systems, making them an effective and eco-friendly solution. Contact us today to learn more about our drinking water systems which can protect your health and the health of those you love – and that is nothing to be depressed about!