HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A WATER FILTER?

A: Water treatment is based on the water chemistry of your water and the end results you are looking for.
The place to begin is with a water test. At EcoWater Systems of WNC we offer a free water analysis to assist you with making the right decision for water treatment.

Q: WHAT DOES THE FILTER ACTUALLY REDUCE OR REMOVE?

A: Depending on the desired result you want to achieve, there are a number of filters that will reduce or remove organic and inorganic materials. Most common request for the Western North Carolina areas, are removal of Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine and Sediment and Total dissolved solids.

Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF A WATER FILTER?

A: Filters and water treatment systems will range from $30.00 to $120.00 per month.
A good water treatment system will pay for its self. Conditioned water protects all of your water using appliances. And a drinking water system is more economical than the least expensive bottle water.
At EcoWater Systems of WNC we professionally install and maintain our units, also offering rental programs, lease options to fit any budget.

Q: IS THERE A WARRANTY ON THE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS WE OFFER?

A: Yes, all of EcoWater Systems come with warrantees, limited and lifetime warrantees.

Q: IS THERE A REPLACEABLE FILTER?

A: That depends on the type of water treatment system you choose. Our Water conditioners use various regenerates that flush out impurities and do not require filter changes. Our drinking water systems generally require annual filter changes. Changing the filters can be done by the homeowner or for a nominal fee
EcoWater Systems of WNC will provide that service.

Q:DOES THE SYSTEM REMOVE THE NATURAL, MINERALS SUCH AS CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM AND POTASSIUM?

A: This is a good question to ask before you choose a filter system Not all filtration will remove these minerals. Keep in mind the levels of natural minerals in most water sources are so low they may have little effect on your health and are not a replacement for a proper healthy diet.

Q:DOES IT USE ELECTRICITY?

A: Yes, some systems do require 24 volts or no electricity.

Q: DOES YOUR SYSTEMS USE A LOT OF WATER?

A: NO, our treatment systems uses about the same or less than a bath tub, during its cleaning cycle.

Q: IS THE SYSTEM EASY TO USE?

A: Once installed properly most units will require little attention.
EcoWater systems are designed to be a “hands off system”, offering models that have a battery operated remote device that will signal when it will need servicing of any kind

When water goes untreated it can build up in your pipes causing low pressure and costly repairs or replacement of appliances.

UV is effective at inactivating bacteria, viruses and protozoa, such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, which may be present in water supplies from potentially all sources. Many people believe that well water is pristine, glacier water is pure and municipal water is treated to safety standards specified by regulatory bodies. While all of this is generally true, even these ’good’ sources of water may be contaminated. Groundwater quality can be degraded by failing septic systems, animal farms and many other sources.

Groundwater in aquifers is continuously moving, which results in variable quality. It can test good today but fail tomorrow. People who fall sick tend to blame it on the food they ate or some other explanation because they believe their water is safe. Areas where microorganism contaminants are highest are at the base of mountains where pure water from mountain streams is collected. Yet the water picks up contaminants on its journey down the mountain that can create the need for disinfection.

Cryptosporidium and Giardia protozoa are more evident in drinking water supplies. The occurrence of Cryptosporidium parvum in drinking water sources is recognized as a significant threat to private and public water supplies throughout the world (Rose et al., 1991; Lisle and Rose, 1995; Messner and Wolpert, 2000). Water treatment plants usually cannot guarantee the removal of all Cryptosporidium because oocysts are very small (four to five micrometers in diameter), and are resistant to chlorine and most other disinfectants.1 It is for this reason that many municipal treatment plants are installing UV systems. The most challenging water source is the dug well, where runoff is an issue. As runoff enters the well, it can carry with it such contaminants as surface animal waste and septic drainage from the aquifer. Municipal water can be deemed perfectly safe when it leaves the treatment plant. Nonetheless, Boil Water Alerts (BWA) happen frequently as a result of the unexpected. Many times the BWA is issued 24 to 48 hours after the contamination is detected. Residential POE UV can be a primary barrier to protect people from contamination in a well that has failed a water test, and it can be inexpensive insurance to others who think water is safe all the time, but want to be sure that their family is fully protected

Recent scientific studies show that the stress-alleviating, mood-improving, tension-reducing power of good old H2O and all the ways we come in contact with it positively affect body chemistry and neurology. Whatever the method, water works wonders — so dive in and de-stress!

By Abigail Cuffey and Judy Kirkwood

Drink It

Though you may not need to down a full eight glasses a day, too little water can have negative effects on your body and mood, resulting in more stress. “Once you start to feel thirsty, you’re already somewhat dehydrated,” says Debra Boardley, PhD, RD, a professor of public health at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. “And we know from research that if you’re even mildly dehydrated, you’ll feel more tired and drained and less able to concentrate.”

A 2001 study found that mild water restriction (no fluids or food from midnight to 11 a.m.) had a negative effect on self-measured alertness. Another found that after just 13 hours without water (think one long, busy day), subjects reported decreased concentration and alertness as well as more headaches.

Your weight and activity level, the air temperature, and humidity all affect fluid needs and some people simply take longer to dehydrate than others. Dr. Boardley says some general tips she’s heard include drinking a glass of water with each meal, as well as one glass in between meals and hydrating before and after exercise.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum Answered:

Tap water’s great for cleaning dishes and clothes, but not so good for human consumption. Tap water isn’t pure and can be full of organisms and contaminants. When drinking bottled water, use water that is purified by reverse osmosis and carbon block filtration. For home use, a good water filter is best.

Dr. Mehmet Oz Answered:

A new study has determined that home-filtered tap water is safer than bottled water. Bottlers are not required to disclose the content or source of their water and may be contaminated with carcinogenic chemicals. Filtering your tap water reduces exposure to carcinogens linked to bladder and stomach cancer.