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Water is the second most important nutrient to your life, second only to the air you breathe.

There are some things in life we often take for granted and the tap water we drink in our homes is usually one of them. We simply assume that the water coming from our tap is free from bacteria and chemicals.

Contaminated water is often discovered in private wells and municipal water systems commonly have bacterial and chemical contamination throughout the country . Most often it is “after” people have been drinking the water that it is discovered. Because of these occurrences, people are becoming increasingly aware of the water they drink.

We used to believe that our water supply was unlimited and that nature would clean it for us. Now we know that we have a very limited supply of water that needs protecting. Considering populations and the amount of water on earth, it has been calculated that each glass of tap water we drink has been consumed at least six times before. Pleasant thought, isn’t it?

Now add to this the chemical and biological pollutants from road runoff, farming fertilizers, chemical spillage from industry, leaking underground fuel tanks, sewage plant spillage, toxic landfills, and some of the more common contaminants like lead from pipes and added chlorine, then it quickly becomes understandable why there is concern. Even the sanitizing chlorine we put into our water can add to the problem. When chlorine synergistically combines with the dead bacteria it has killed, new forms of chemicals are created called trihalomethanes, which are known carcinogens.

While most municipal water sources are not considered contaminated by legal definition, the allowable levels of contaminants may not be to your own personal standard. Many cities are supply water from the same lakes that they discharge sewage into, necessitating legally allowable levels of used toilet paper for tap water.

Oddly enough, many people who drink city water think that well water is unsafe and bad tasting, while those with well water feel the same way about city water. Perhaps even more humorous are people who do not care about themselves but would readily purify their tap water for their pets. This clearly shows us that both taste and water purity can be a personal decision, though often based on ignorance.

Some people are concerned about taste while others are concerned about health, but given a choice, most people would opt to improve the quality of the water they consume.

Because our water is susceptible to pollution from many sources and the health effects of consuming poor quality water are numerous, people are deciding to use “point-of-use” purification systems, meaning that you clean only the water used for cooking, beverages, and drinking.

Point-of-use systems come in a variety of technologies ranging from crude filters to high-tech purification systems. Any system you purchase should be tested and certified by the National Sanitation Foundation to obtain validation of contaminant removal claims. Some systems require installation while others easily attach to your spout. Typically you get what you pay for when it comes to convenience, maintenance, and cost per gallon.

Indeed there are many reasons why we should drink copious amounts of clean water. Water relieves hunger, prevents fluid retention, helps prevent constipation and aids elimination. Water also metabolizes stored fat, cleanses toxins from the body, maintains muscle tone and joint lubrication, as well as controlling body temperature and circulation.

Purchasing bottled water is not only expensive and inconvenient, but bottled water does not have to meet any greater standards than that of your existing water. In essence, you could sell water from your own tap.

The cost of purifying your water is far less than purchasing bottled water; just pennies per gallon. Additionally, purified water tastes better and significantly enhances the flavor of food and beverages. Children also drink more water when it is clean. Once the upgrade has been made to purified water, people typically cannot go back. We become spoiled…but in a good way.

Purchasing a Water Purification System

I have studied all of the drinking water contamination problems and all of the technologies invented to solve those problems. Of those, reverse osmosis (RO) is the absolute best way to purify drinking water. There are however both high quality and poor quality (cheap) versions of RO systems.

After looking into the different brands, their features and efficiencies, I believe the Water Factory reverse osmosis system is the best by all standards. It provides the least cost per gallon, the easiest maintenance, and the best quality end product. This is the only system I use in my own home and provide for my clients because it is simply the best and makes the most sense. If you want to be happy from the beginning, I suggest getting yourself a Water Factory System.

The water factory system is superior when it comes to contaminant reduction. It is also the most convenient regarding ease of use with water on tap at all times, and a reverse osmosis membrane that can produce up to 33 gallons per day if needed. The final consideration is ease of maintenance. This is the only system with patented bayonet filter attachments. This makes hiring someone to change your filters unnecessary. Just a quarter turn and the old filter is removed, and a quarter turn and the new filter is installed.

The uses for purified reverse osmosis water are many.

Food tastes much more flavorful and the nutrient colors are not bleached out.

The flavors of juices, coffee, or tea are simply incredible, using 25% less ingredients because the invisible dissolved solids are removed from your water.

Baby formula is safer for babies with undeveloped immune systems.

No calcification scale build-up in coffee makers, pans, or ice cube trays.

Ice is crystal clear, has no funky taste, and leaves no residue in your drinks.

Protects refrigerator water/ice makers and their solenoid valves from damage.

Steam irons and humidifiers do not get scale build-up inside.

The perfect water for use inside of batteries and automobile radiators.

Maintains healthy plants and extends life of cut flowers.

Of course, drinking water tastes fabulous, even at room temperature.

by Building Inspector and Indoor Air Specialist, Dan Schilling
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