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Introducing US Water Systems Modular Water Filter Systems
We live in a world where information is readily available on nearly every subject. Water quality is no different. More and more consumers are becoming aware of troubling contaminants and problems in their water supplies. Flint, Michigan is but the tip of the iceberg. There are likely 2,000+ cities with similar problems due to aging infrastructure and poor maintenance practices, as well as ...September 3, 2019 -
Fluoride: Panacea or Poison?
The American Dental Association (ADA) says this on their website: More than 70 years of scientific research has consistently shown that an optimal level of fluoride in community water is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay by at least 25% in both children and adults. Simply by drinking water, Americans can benefit from fluoride's cavity protection whether they are at home, work or ...August 8, 2017 -
Does Reverse Osmosis Strip Out Minerals?
QUESTION: We are customers of an RO System from US Water. Speaking with a long time plumber familiar with these systems he stated ours is a very good unit but RO would strip the water of important minerals? Is this true or false? Our unit is: https://www.uswatersystems.com/5-stage-usa-made-arsenic-reverse-osmosis-filter-pack-fp5a-usa.html If above is true, what is your recommendati...July 30, 2017 -
Is RO Water Good for You?
Question: I am looking for an under the sink water filter/purifier. I have well water in upstate NY. I also would like to have the water tested (it was tested for bacteria but not anything else). Do you have a water test the would check for chemicals, pesticides...etc? Also radon? We currently have an RO filter under our kitchen sink but I think RO removes too many minerals and since our food ...March 31, 2017 -
What is the Best Way to Remove Chloramines from Your Water?
First of all, before you decide to remove chloramine, you need to understand what chloramine is. Chloramines are formed when a municipality adds a mixture of chlorine and approximately 20% ammonia to the water supply. Many municipalities are changing to chloramine from chlorine because the chloramine is more stable as it does not evaporate like chlorine, even if it is a weaker disinfect...January 25, 2015 -
Water Filtration and Disinfection
There are a number of people who are interested in filtered water that is bacterially pure, has chlorine and other chemicals removed or reduced, but for a variety of reasons they refuse to consider reverse osmosis. There are several reasons why they might not want RO water: They may be violently opposed to any water waste - I think that is short-sighted in this case, but... OK; They may no...December 11, 2013 -
Do You Want Smart Kids or Kids With Good Teeth?
It seems that you may have to make a choice. Water Technology Magazine released information today which publishes the results of a new study recently pre-published in Environmental Health Perspectives which strongly suggests that exposure to fluoride may lower children’s intelligence. In this study, 512 children aged 8-13 years in two Chinese villages were studied and tested — Wamaio wit...December 22, 2010