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which water filter is the best for producing water that is healthy to drink. This can and does depend on the contaminants present in the water supply and the correct application of treatments or media to remove those contaminants

Symptoms of Arsenic Poisoning and Removal of Arsenic from Water

Posted on October 4, 2012 by James McMahon

Arsenic poisoning is more common than we think. It can occur as a result of drinking water containing arsenic at levels far below the EPA standard. If you’d like to know if there is arsenic in your water you can find out by reviewing your local water report. If you have a private well you’ll have to pay for a water test. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include changes in the skin such as brown spots on your body or warts or lesions on your chest. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning can also include hair loss, tingling in your extremities, loss of mental acuity, and nausea. Arsenic removal from drinking water can be assured through the use of a custom reverse osmosis system that oxidizes the arsenic before it reaches the RO membrane. Whole house arsenic removal systems are also available, though quite expensive.
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You Can’t Buy the Right Water Filter Online

Posted on August 12, 2012 by James McMahon

You can’t buy the correct water filter online. In order to know which filter is the best for your home you must first look at your local water report and then buy the system that removes the contaminants in your water. Continue reading →

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SpringHouse by EcoQuest – repair issues

Posted on August 4, 2012 by James McMahon

At one time I was the top seller of the SpringHouse whole house water purification system, a product I like and fuly believe in. Long before EcoQuest sold to Vollara and SpringHouse was dropped from the product mix, it became quite evident that the company had lost interest in the product. I continue to provide filters for customers of mine who own the SpringHouse. UV bulbs, quartz sleeves, and ballasts may no longer be available. One problem that seemed to plague some owners of SpringHouse was the issue of canister failure. Continue reading →

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A Test Of City Water Finds Two Violations

Posted on June 15, 2012 by James McMahon

City water reports provide both the average value of a contaminant and the range including the highs and lows. A customer of mine who is trying to regain her health recently asked me to test her city’s water. I normally rely on city water reports but she wanted some insight into the water at her faucet. USEPA regulates the level of contaminants that public agencies are allowed to provide to their customers. But what most people don’t realize is that these agencies can exceed the standards from time to time as long as the annual average remains within the limits set by EPA. All city water will contain some form of chlorine and its carcinogenic byproducts. For this reason I recommend that every home have a water filter, but which filter you need depends on what’s in your water.

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What Are The Minerals In Water?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by James McMahon

The minerals in water will vary due to the make up of the local rock and soils where the water resides before it emerges as surface water. Even rain and snow melt will pick up minerals from surrounding earth as it flows downstream. Every water source is different due to this fact. This article discusses the most common minerals in water. Continue reading →

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How Do I Know Which Water Filter to Buy?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by James McMahon

Whether you have private well water or public water you must first identify the contaminants in your water by buying a well water test kit or reviewing your local water quality report. Only then can you can buy the whole house water filter, well water treatment system, or kitchen filter that will actually remove the contaminants present in your water.
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Expect More Chlorine and Pesticides in Your Water

Posted on March 27, 2012 by James McMahon

With the emergence of spring you can anticipate several issues with your drinking water. First, your city may flush their distribution pipes for an extended period of time. This can result in higher chlorine levels and changes in taste. The second thing to be on the lookout for is an increase in pesticides in your water as farmers take to the fields. Continue reading →

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What is the best home water purification system?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by James McMahon

People often call me and ask for the very best home purification system, thinking that there is one whole house water filter system they can buy that will remove all contaminants. There isn’t. For most people this combination of whole house water filter and a kitchen water filter or kitchen reverse osmosis system will provide you with state of the art protection from the full array of contaminants in public water.

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NSF Certification of Water Purification Systems Is Misleading the Public

Posted on March 16, 2012 by James McMahon

Many of those who evaluate water filters, like Consumer Reports and Natural Resources Defense Council, recommend that you purchase an NSF certified filter. I wonder if these organizations actually know what the certification process involves. If they did, I think they’d be disappointed. The NSF 42 certification is pretty meaningless. It is the water industry’s way of taking care of their buddies in the industry while once again screwing the consumer. What’s sad is when environmental and consumer organizations actually fail to see this hidden deception. NSF certifications may have some value but what you want to find is the type of filter or type of media that removes the contaminants present in your water. Whatever you choose to purchase, research well and don’t fall for the hype…

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Nitrates in Fresno’s Drinking Water

Posted on March 14, 2012 by James McMahon

I have long been concerned about the level of nitrates in Fresno and the Salinas Valley drinking water supplies. Nitrates are dangerous at levels far below those allowed by EPA or the State of California. You can eliminate nitrates from drinking water using Sweetwater’s reverse osmosis drinking water filter. Continue reading →

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