Category Archives: Sweetwater LLC

Sweetwater LLC was founded in 2002 by James P McMahon. Jim provides water purification systems, air purifiers, healthy living products, and environmental consulting services to individuals seeking a healthy lifestyle

Fracking poses dangers to drinking water

Posted on December 10, 2011 by James McMahon

Regardless of assurances that it is safe, fracking is proving to contaminate drinking water supplies. In order to protect yourself I encourage people living in areas where gas development is proposed to start by purchasing an extensive well water test. This can provide evidence that these items are not in your water prior to contamination by gas drilling operations.
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Iowa Drinking Water is Polluted with Arsenic

Posted on November 29, 2011 by James McMahon

If you live in Iowa you’re drinking water may contain arsenic.

The element occurs in Iowa’s soil naturally. Health officials are encouraging private well owners to test their water. Sweetwater LLC provides comprehensive tests for arsenic and other contaminants in well water. Continue reading →

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Oral Contraceptives in Drinking Water Contribute to Prostate Cancer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by James McMahon

A new study suggests that oral contraceptives contribute to prostate cancer. Birth control pills contain the female hormone estrogen, and in recent years, some experts have raised concerns about the presence of estrogen and similar compounds in foods and the water supply.

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Which Water Filter is the Best for You?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by James McMahon

Here’s Part 2 of Kevin Gianni’s interview of me about which water filter is the best, minerals in water, total dissolved solids, hydration, types of water filters, how to find your water report. The following is an excerpt from Part 2:

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What’s in Your Spring Water?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by James McMahon

I was interviewed by health advocate Kevin Gianni. We talked about spring water, minerals in water, healthy drinking water and some of the things I’ve learned about testing the water you drink. Here’s an excerpt from Part 1: Continue reading →

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Bottled Spring Water With Dinner…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by James McMahon

One recent evening I enjoyed a bottle of Acqua Panna bottled spring water with dinner at a local restaurant.  The taste was light and sweet and I made a bet with my dinner companion that the total dissolved solids (tds) … Continue reading →

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How To Remove Chloramine From Drinking Water

Posted on October 30, 2011 by James McMahon

Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia that is used by some cities to disinfect drinking water. The best way to remove chloramine is to use a combination of whole house water filter and a kitchen water filter. My Urban Defender whole house water filter will remove chloramine. However, when I recommend it to a customer with chloramine in their drinking water then I will also recommend a kitchen water filter. This is because I have found that enough chloramine can bypass a whole house filter that it can still be tasted when drinking water. Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer by Reducing Pesticide Exposure

Posted on October 27, 2011 by James McMahon

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released an announcement today about male breast cancer discovered at Camp Lejeune, a Marine facility. ‘The water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with a toxic brew of industrial chemicals … Continue reading →

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Do remineralizing filters really work?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by James McMahon

Many companies suggest that because reverse osmosis systems remove the minerals from water that you should add a remineralizing filter afterwards for the purpose of restoring minerals to your water.

I’ve tested these filters and while the pH rose dramatically due to carbonates in the filter there were no minerals added. Continue reading →

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The Best Whole House Water Filter

Posted on August 27, 2011 by James McMahon

Every manufacturer out there claims to have the best whole house water filter.  So, what features make the best system?  This article summarizes the features you should look for when buying a whole house water purification system.  I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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