Thank you for helping us better identify the water filtration system that best suits your needs. Based on your input we have determined that the DRO-100HE Plus is the perfect solution for your water filtration needs. Below is a quick video explaining the benefits of using the DRO-100HE Plus. A member of our team will contact you shortly. If you would like to speak with a member of our team now you can contact us at (760) 734-5787
Thank you for helping us better identify the water filtration system that best suits your needs. Based on your input we have determined that the Aquafer is the perfect solution for your water filtration needs. Treated water for less than $1 a day. Here is a quick video explaining the benefits of using the Aquafer. If you would like to speak with a member of our team now you can contact us at (760) 734-5787.
DRO-100 HE PLUS: a brand new all-inclusive under the counter drinking water system is now available from Dime Water, Inc.
This new system is constructed to not only reduce all known water contaminants by 90% or higher but also adds healthy benefits to the water that you drink. Using reverse osmosis, this new system provides cleaner water for drinking, beverages you prepare such as coffee, tea, and foods, like soup for example.
After the reverse osmosis process, our new system utilizes a custom cartridge that allows three important things to occur to further improve your water.
First, pH levels are adjusted to the alkalinity level you prefer ranging from neutral of 7 to over 8.5 depending on the raw water chemistry.
Second, the vital to life electrolytes calcium and magnesium are added to the water from natural sources as well as enhanced taste.
Finally, the DRO-100 HE PLUS stands apart from other filtrations systems by adding molecular hydrogen to the water as a therapeutic antioxidant. A publication in the 2016 National Institute of Health by Dr. Lei Huang, M.D. talks about the health benefits of cleansing the human body of oxidants at a cellular level. A measurable negative ORP of the treated water confirms the antioxidant properties of our water.
All of this is accomplished with the most efficient recovery of treated water available at 76%. This reduction of wasted water is critical to the environment as is the elimination of plastic bottles now that the water is treated in the home.
And did we mention the super production capacity of the DRO-100 HE PLUS is 100 gallons per day! This virtually guarantees you’ll never run out of this delicious & healthy water.
There is a difference between watercolor and tap water color. The first is a type of painting. The second is something you don’t want to see when you turn on a faucet in your house.
The answer to the question posed by this blog’s title – what color is your water? – should be ‘none.’ Your water should be clear. If it’s not, it probably isn’t going to taste as good, and it may be doing damage to your plumbing.
It could be the exact opposite too. Faulty and rusted pipes in residential buildings are notorious for contaminating the water supply. To solve the problem of rusty pipes, you could try this trusted Chicago plumber, if not for one who operates closer to you.
Remember, you need to have top-notch plumbing in your home to ensure a steady supply of clean water. In addition to that, you should do some groundwork to find out where you’re getting your water supply from, and how it is treated before it reaches your home.
This is important because certain supplies may not have the filtration systems to completely remove toxins and other similar contaminants. Such cases would require you to take an extra step and install a filter and a water softener if you want water that is free of chemicals and heavy metals.
So, let’s move on to what can affect the color and taste of the water that comes out of the taps in your house. Does your water have a slightly yellow or grey coloring? That is likely caused by iron or manganese. It’s not dangerous, but it’s not something you ever want to see.
Does your water have a slightly yellow or gray coloring? That is likely caused by iron or manganese. It’s not dangerous, but it’s not something you ever want to see.
Is it red or brown? This can happen with older homes that are still using their original iron pipes, which are subject to rust. It’s also a sign that those pipes may not have many good days left. In this case, it would be a smart move to get a Residential Plumber to replace it as soon as possible. It’s vital to act quickly, because the high iron content in the water could affect your health and cause skin irritation, hair loss, allergies, and more.
A blue or green tint in your water or fixtures is a sign of copper pipes corrosion that may need attention. For some of these challenges, you’ll need the help of a plumber. Don’t attempt to try and repair the pipes yourself as you may end up doing more harm than good. You might end up racking a bill that would be cheap if you let it be. So, leave it to the professionals if you’re unsure!
But for the most common tap water color issues, there are steps you can take to restore the clean, healthy look and taste of your drinking water.
You’ll find several of those options on our website: Filtration and reverse osmosis systems that reduce dirt and rust; water conditioners that remove contaminants such as iron and manganese from your municipal water supply; water softeners that prevent chemical deposits. Contact us for help in deciding which solution is best for you.
Bottled Water Cost
Americans will spend $16 billion on bottled water this year. Think about it – millions of us every day will go out and pay to get something that is more or less the same as what comes out of our kitchen faucet.
Of course, it’s that ‘more or less’ detail that makes all the difference.
Bottled water, whether it is labeled as artesian, mineral or spring water, is regulated by the FDA and must meet that organization’s water quality standards. That gives us a sense of confidence that this water is healthier and safer, and it usually tastes better too.
But what if you could achieve those same levels of quality and taste in your tap water? How much money would that add back into your family’s budget?
Is It Just Tap Water?
Believe it or not, even if you buy water from the store you may be drinking someone’s tap water anyway. Pictures of mountains and glaciers on bottle labels help consumers to visualize the purity of a clear stream in the reverse osmosisckies, but that doesn’t mean that is where the contents originated.
Those brands that do put more effort into their product will filter water using reverse osmosis, which removes impurities and particles larger than .001 microns. But that is something you can do as well.
Dimewater Inc. offers several reverse osmosis systems that remove bacteria, pyrogens, viruses, pesticides, dissolved solids, sulfates, radioactive contaminants, pharmaceuticals, and other harmful particles from your water. Choose from our standard product line of reverse osmosis systems or choose to utilize our in-house engineering team to design a custom engineered system based upon your needs.
Call us at 760.734.5787 and get in touch with one of our water experts today.
The EPA has made a preliminary determination to regulate strontium in the nation’s drinking water and will evaluate public feedback following a 60-day public comment period in order to determine whether to issue a final determination to regulate strontium.
If this determination will be made, the EPA will begin the process of developing a proposed rule, with hopes of publishing the final regulatory determinations in 2015, as mentioned in the October 20th, 2014 news release.
The press release also mentions 4 other contaminants (dimethoate, 1,3 dinitrobenzene, terbufos, and terbufos sulfone), which do not require regulation at this time, as they are either not found or are found at low levels of occurrence in public water systems.
What Is Strontium and How Does It Affect Our Health?
Strontium is a natural and commonly occurring element, usually found in nature in the form of minerals. Pure strontium is a hard, white-colored metal, but cannot be found in this form in the environment. There are 2 types of strontium compounds: those that dissolve in water and those that do not. Strontium can also exist as radioactive isotopes, with strontium-90 being the most hazardous of the radioactive isotopes of this chemical element. It forms in nuclear reactors or during the explosion of nuclear weapons.
Strontium-90 is used in medical and agricultural studies, thermoelectric devices, navigational beacons, remote weather stations and space vehicles, electron tubes, radioluminescent markers, and for the treatment of eye diseases. Appearing adjacent to calcium on the Periodic Table of Elements, strontium is not toxic. However, it has the ability to displace calcium in the bones of humans and animals, which can result in poor bone quality and/or bone development issues in infants.
Because strontium is so prevalent in the earth’s crust it appears in an estimated 99% of municipal water supplies and further estimated that 10% of all sources will have levels deemed excessive.
Strontium-90 behaves like calcium in the human body and tends to deposit in bone and bloodforming tissue (bone marrow). Thus, strontium-90 is referred to as a “bone seeker,” and exposure will increase the risk for several diseases including bone cancer, cancer of the soft tissue near the bone, and leukemia. Risks from exposure depend on the concentration of strontium-90 in air, water, and soil. At higher exposures, such as those associated with the Chernobyl accident, the cancer risks may be elevated. The magnitude of this health risk would depend on exposure conditions, such as the amount ingested.
Has the EPA made Any Recommendations to Protect Human Health?
The EPA has established a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4 millirems per year for beta particle and photon radioactivity from man-made radionuclides in drinking water. The average concentration for strontium-90 that is assumed to yield 4 millirems per year is 8 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L). Also, if other radionuclides that emit beta particles and photon radioactivity are present in addition to strontium-90, the sum of the annual dose from all the radionuclides cannot exceed 4 millirems/year.
Removing Radioactive or Natural Strontium from Water
Conventional treatment was not effective at removing strontium from the water but the following processes were found to be highly effective for the removal of radioactive or natural strontium:
- adsorptive media: up to 99% removal
- reverse osmosis: >99% removal
- ion exchange: greater than 99% removal
A number of adsorptive media were effective for studies with strontium-90, with a synthetic zeolite being most effective at 75-80% removal and bentonite clay at higher pH (7.4 to 8), removing 85-90% of the strontium-90 from water. Hydrated manganese oxide at higher pH (8 to 10) was most effective at removing natural strontium, with 90-92% removal.
Removal of strontium-90 by 2 cation exchange media was found to be highly effective, greater than 99% removal in one case, based on one study involving bench-scale isotherm tests using groundwater. Also, removal improved with contact time. Ion exchange has proven to be the Best Available Technology for the control of beta particle emitters like strontium-90.
Natural strontium was effectively removed with membrane separation (97 to greater than 99%) and reverse osmosis is the Best Available Technology for the control of beta particle emitters like radioactive strontium. Call us at 760.734.5787 and get in touch with one of our water experts today to learn more about strontium and how to remove it from your water!
Resources:
- http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=654&tid=120
- https://www.epa.gov/radiation/radionuclide-basics-strontium-90
Your family’s safety is not merely your responsibility. It should be one of your greatest priorities in life. Dangers can come from different sources so you have to be vigilant all the time. You should be aware that some of the major culprits behind many serious health risks are likely penetrating your home on a daily basis through your water faucet. Dime Water can help you in providing filtered water for your family in San Diego, CA.
Dime Water in San Diego, California, a water treatment manufacturer, manufactures the best quality water systems at the lowest available prices. Call us now at (760) 734-5787 for inquiries.
High-quality lab water derived from a laboratory water purification system is one of the most important components of a successful laboratory. Regarding the process of purifying lab water, consider thinking in terms of two processes — one is at the application point and the other is the pre-treatment. Because the requirements for lab water quality are so high, dedicated equipment (see Arrow Mixing, for examples) is often specified at each application point for purification as well as for blending of samples, sedimentation analyses, or staining. This type of scientific equipment can be purchased online from laboratory equipment specialists such as SciQuip. Such equipment does a beautiful job BUT typically their capacity in gallons is quite low and replacement filters, membranes, lamps, etc. can also be costly.
To maintain the desired application quality and minimize replacement costs it is best to add pre-treatment to your laboratory water purification system. This is most effective if it includes processes to eliminate chlorine, reduce TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and eliminate chloramines and destroy microorganisms which would consist of filtration, reverse osmosis or deionization, and ultraviolet. Sophistication, instrumentation, and process steps for this lab water pre-treatment can be scaled to virtually any volume and flow requirement and pays for itself in a short period of time. To make sure that the water is at the right temperature as well as the lab, temperature mapping services will be advantageous in this instance, it will monitor the surrounding area making sure that any and all lab equipment and specimens are not compromised.
New line of custom-built water treatment products
Wellness enthusiasts and water purists rejoice! Dime Water Inc. is proud to announce our new line of custom-built water treatment products in the wellness industry, which we call WFP (Water for Purists). Since our inception, we evolved with the thought that innovative ideas regarding our drinking water are most welcome, thus, we are always researching and experimenting with products that we believe can bring significant changes to a household’s drinking water quality.
Water for Purists is an idea born considering our human nature and the ever-growing need to know what it is in our water. People are becoming more and more informed and aware of water’s properties as a result of numerous scientific studies and publications. Many authors have contributed to elevate the awareness of the public as to how can water quality be improved, and many people have started taking action and considering various water treatment units for their homes and businesses.
We at Dime Water Inc. have a passion for water. Inspired by renowned scientists from all over the world such as Dr. Batmanghelidj, Wm. D. Holloway, Herb Joiner-Bey, Masaru Emoto, Viktor Schauberger, Dr. reverse osmosis Becker, Bruce Taino, just to name a few of those who contributed to elevate awareness of the mysteries of water, we have developed a new product line, actually series of products that we refer to as WFP (Water For Purists) units.
Dianne Kuypers, President of Dime Water Inc.
5 Series with Incredible Efficiency
These custom-built units are designed to treat a single point of use or the entire house, depending on what our clients request. The series developed by our talented, skillful and experienced team includes:
- WFP-1 Series: Filters
- WFP-2 Series: Oxygenation
- WFP-3 Series: Vortexing
- WFP-4 Series: Frequency Addition
- WFP-5 Series: Ozonation AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process)
WFP-1 Series: Filters
This series includes single and dual counter top cartridge filters. The units we provide are portable, adaptable to faucet spouts and allow selection of treated/untreated water through a diverter valve. They are specially designed to keep under control:
- alkalinity
- chloramines
- chlorine
- electrolytes
- fluoride
- heavy metals
- TDS
- volatile organics
WFP-2 Series: Oxygenation
These custom-built units restore the oxygen level in your drinking water to a level of your choosing. The units can also be added to existing reverse osmosis units or incorporated into other Dime Water Inc. products. Our custom-built systems use 80% pure oxygen. Another advantage is that the presence of oxygen in drinking water assists protective coating formation on the inside of metal water transport pipes.
WFP-3 Series: Vortexing
The WFP-3 Series are available for whole house systems, drinking water-only units but can also be incorporated in Maxicure™, Aquafer™, Aquafer Plus™ and ESF™ units. The vortex phenomenon, which these units are able to recreate, is able to bring back vital life into your water. The Aquafer offers treated water for less than $1 a day.
WFP-4 Series: Frequency Addition
We have designed custom units that impart the frequency of 62-68 cycles per second, which is believed to be a healthy body’s natural intracellular frequency. Users can also adjust the frequency from 8-20,000 cycles per seconds for drinking water-only or for all water in their home.
WFP-5 Series: Ozonation AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process)
Dime Water Inc. has designed and manufactured the WFP-5 Series for drinking water and whole house applications. Combined with UV light treatment, ozone is known to be extremely effective in removing bacteria and organics from the water, leaving your water free from any organic contaminants of concern.
We manufacture all items so you can be assured of excellent value in pricing, quality and durability. If anyone is interested in a process not displayed in our series, we can always be contacted with requests.
Michael Colburn, Vice President and Chief Engineer at Dime Water Inc.
Prices for our custom-built WFP units are all available upon request. Contact us at 760.734.5787 for more information about our products!
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CamelBak All Clear™: Purified Water
CamelBak was an idea born from one of the most basic human need: thirst. Hands-free hydration was born in 1988 when bicycle enthusiast Michael Edison was competing in a 100-mile race and decided to fill an IV bag with purified water and slip it into a white tube sock. He stuffed the “contraption” into the back of his jersey, throwed the thin hose over his shoulder and clamped it with a clothespin.
Since then, CamelBak came a long way from an IV bag in a tube sock sold by a motorcycle-driven sales force of one, to being the world’s leading maker of hydration solutions. Today, they offer a wide range of products, from bike/outdoor/running/winter packs, to bottles, travel mugs, filtration and purification systems, various accessories and bottle parts.
For all outdoor enthusiasts and people who want clean drinking water on the go, CamelBak released its All Clear™ bottle equipped with a powerful new UV purification system. The proven UV technology turns any tap or clear natural water into potable drinking water in just 60 seconds!
The bottle has rechargeable lithium ion batteries included that deliver 80+ cycles on a single charge, so the user will have drinkable water day after day when outside. Thus, CamelBak’s All Clear™ bottle is perfect for aid workers, international travel and backcountry travel alike.
How Does All Clear™ Work?
Fast, versatile and easy to use, CamelBak’s bottle effectively neutralizes microbiological contaminants without introducing chemicals and purifies water not only to stringent EPA standards, but to CamelBak’s standards of safety and performance too. Reducing bacteria by 99.9999%, viruses by 99.99% and protozoan cysts by 99.9%, the bottle integrates powerful UV technology into an energy-efficient cap, delivering optimum UV exposure at the press of a button.
The shock-resistant cap is fitted with an energy-efficient bulb that lasts 10,000 cycles, allowing the user to treat 80 cycles or 16 gallons with each charge. The bulb is insulated, which makes it possible to retain efficacy even with exposure to cold water temperatures down to 39°F. And last, an LCD screen provides clear read-outs, which makes it even more simple.
CamelBak Water Bottle Features
- Portable purification system is built into your water bottle.
- Utilizes proven UV technology to effectively neutralize microbiological contaminants.
- Treats 80 cycles or 16 gallons with each charge.
- Impact and weather-resistant cap insulates UV bulb for effective purification every time.
- LCD screen verifies success.
- Fill from taps, streams, spigots and more.
- 100% Free of BPA and BPS.
- CamelBak® Got Your Bak™ Guarantee.
Specifications
- Hydration Capacity: 25 oz / .75 L
- Total Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
- Bottle Material: BPA-Free Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester
- Cap Material: BPA-Free Polypropylene
- Bite Valve Material: N/A
The All Clear™ bulb is engineered to last 10,000 cycles, which is approximately the equivalent of 3 bottles a day, every day for 9 years! After that point, the All Clear™ is programmed to automatically cease operation. With CamelBak’s bottle, you can forget the traditional methods for water purification, time-consuming procedures, iodine treatments and unpleasant after-taste.
Non-Chemical Treatment Systems for Your Home
Safe drinking water is not only needed during long treks in the wilderness, but also in every home. Nowadays, many filtration processes are accomplished without the use of chemicals. Dime Water Inc. has gone beyond that point by developing and patenting various water treatment systems that keep bacteria and other harmful microorganisms under control.
Our UV water bacteria control systems are cost effective, easy to install, do not use any chemicals for water treatment and prevent the multiplying of organisms due to the disruption of their DNA/RNA. From a practical standpoint, there is probably nothing better than UV water treatment systems. To learn more about our UV systems, call us today at 760.734.5787 and get in touch with one of our engineers.
Resources:
- http://www.geek.com/news/camelbak-all-clear-bottle-purifies-water-in-60-seconds-1468095/
- http://www.camelbak.com/en/Sports-Recreation/Purification/Intro.aspx
From a biological standpoint, lab water has many distinct properties that are critical for the proliferation of life. This transparent fluid is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. As a chemical compound, a water molecule contains 1 oxygen and 2 hydrogen atoms that are connected by covalent bonds. Lab water has many uses in our world, from drinking, washing, transportation, recreation, food processing, to industrial applications, chemical uses, and as a scientific standard.
We often take water quality for granted in daily life and our work, and we also might not be aware of the different grades of water, the appropriate water grade applications or the cost to obtain the desired grade. Laboratories need reagent grade water (RGW) for experiments and animal water in order to reduce the risk of scientific variability, or to prevent bacterial disease.
Common Water Contaminants and How to Measure Them
Water is known as the universal solvent because more substances dissolve in it to varying degrees than in any other solvent. Depending on what the water will be used for, it requires a certain purity. Water quality is dependent on the combination of water treatment systems and technologies employed to effectively remove contaminants to levels required for critical applications. Thus, purified water is mechanically filtered or processed in order to remove impurities and make it suitable for use. The impurities that may need to be removed are:
- bacteria
- endotoxins and nucleases
- gases
- inorganic ions
- organic compounds
- particulates
Tap water contains many substances that, if left untreated, may react or catalyze reactions in undesired ways. It is important to know: the conductivity of the water, the organic content of the water and the presence or absence of endotoxins. These are the most important things to consider along with storing dangerous goods correctly, as far as laboratory water is concerned. Conductivity is the tendency of water that contains ions to conduct electricity, and is measured in Siemen(S), microsiemens/centimeter or microohms/cm. This measurement is used to measure feed water and lower quantities of treated water.
In order to obtain pure water for a laboratory, it takes and incredibly sophisticated lab to test it to the level that lab technicians want for their water.
What Does Lab Water Grade Mean and Why Does It Matter?
Reagent grade water (RGW) is water that is suitable for use in a specified procedure, as it does not interfere with the accuracy, precision and specificity of the procedure. Water specifications have been described by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D1193, ASTM D5196, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 3696 and CLSI ® (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) C3-A4.
There are national specifications for a variety of different grades of water and depending on what the laboratory is doing, whether it is a clinical application, an industrial application, or manufacturing, they know which one of those grades of water they need. Typically, people say they want an “X” amount of water per day or per 8-hour shift and give a grade number: I, II, III or IV.
Different levels of quality are required for a vast range of applications, therefore different grades of water must be purified and utilized to match the required procedures or appliances.
At Dime Water Inc., we are not able to test to the levels that lab technicians want, but we can provide laboratories with custom-built water treatment systems to remove all impurities from the water. If the lab is on a municipal water supply, we can get enough information from that and the treatment processes are such that, regardless of what the water supply is, we can take care of it by knowing more about their water we can do a better job of sizing the equipment for a certain type of contaminant. A package-approach to treating lab water is going to have ultraviolet, mixed bed DI, reverse osmosis, recirculation, and there will be some ozone production on top of it all, for knocking down the organics.
Often, labs select the highest possible grade of water when it really is not necessary, and they are spending money on equipment and on maintenance that far exceeds what they really need. However, they can be just as safe and more in line economically if they used a grade of water that was more compatible to what their process is. If you build a water system for a certain grade of water but later on you need it for a higher grade, it can always be upgraded to a higher level. 2 or 3 components have to be replaced based on water volume and/or time.
After treatment, water should not be stored statically. Water of this grade is circulated through the treatment processes, so there is constantly a circulation taking place.
At Dime Water Inc., our engineers are always prepared to help you choose the right water treatment technology to meet your needs. Contact us at 760.734.5787!
Resources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purified_water
- https://orf.od.nih.gov/PoliciesAndGuidelines/Documents/DTR%20White%20Papers/Laboratory%20Water-Its%20Importance%20and%20Application-March-2013_508.pdf
Even the best water purification systems on the market require monitoring for total dissolved solids to ensure the filters and/or membranes are effectively removing the bacteria and unwanted particles from your water. Besides drinking water, where a lower level of TDS (purer water) is preferred, a TDS level is specific for each application and particular usage.
Fish and plants require water with widely varying TDS levels, most of which are higher than what we deem to be healthy drinking water for people. TDS in water supplies originates from natural sources, sewage, and urban/agricultural run-off.
What Are Total Dissolved Solids?
TDS, or total dissolved solids, is the term used to describe the inorganic salts and small amounts of organic matter present in solution in water. The principal constituents are usually:
- calcium
- chloride
- hydrogen carbonate
- magnesium
- nitrate anions
- sodium and potassium cations and carbonate
- sulfate
Total dissolved solids are differentiated from total suspended solids (TSS), in that the latter cannot pass through a sleeve of 2 micrometers and yet are indefinitely suspended in solution. Salts used for reverse osmosisad de-icing can also contribute to the TDS loading of water supplies. Concentrations of TDS from natural sources have been found to vary from less than 30 mg/L to as much as 6,000 mg/L, depending on the solubilities of minerals in different geological regions.
Why Should You Measure the TDS Level in Your Water?
The presence of dissolved solids in water may affect its taste. The palatability of drinking water has been rated by panels of tasters in relation to its TDS level as follows:
- EXCELLENT – less than 300 mg/L
- GOOD – between 300 and 600 mg/L
- FAIR – between 600 and 900 mg/L
- POOR – between 900 and 1,200 mg/L
- UNACCEPTABLE – greater than 1,200 mg/L
Parts per million (ppm) is the weight-to-weight ratio of any ion to water.
The EPA Secondary Regulations advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500mg/L (500 parts per million) for TDS. However, numerous water supplies exceed this level and when TDS levels exceed 1,000mg/L it is generally considered unfit for human consumption. A high level of TDS is an indicator of potential concerns, and further investigation should be done. Most often, high levels of TDS are caused by the presence of potassium, chlorides and sodium.
Water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptable because of its flat, insipid taste. Certain components of TDS can influence corrosion or encrustation in water-distribution systems. Excessive scaling in water pipes, water heaters, boilers, and household appliances such as kettles and steam irons can occur with high TDS levels (>500 mg/L). High TDS levels can shorten the service life of these appliances and others. Reliable data on possible health effects associated with the ingestion of TDS in drinking water are not available.
Measuring Water TDS at Home
TDS handheld meters are a great and generally inexpensive way to test the water quality in your home at any given time. They come factory calibrated and are ready to use out of the box, are designed to stay consistent. A TDS meter is based on the electrical conductivity (EC) of water. Recalibration is necessary after prolonged usage and you will need a commercial standard Na-Cl-based solution. Here are a few tips on how to care for your TDS meter:
- always rinse the sensor pins in distilled water and allow them to air dry before replacing the cap
- clean the electrodes to prevent residue build-up after repeated usage in high TDS water
- do not drop or completely submerge the unit in water or dip beyond the maximum immersion level
- do not store the unit in high temperature or direct sunlight
- if the tip is heavily fouled with organic material, soak it in alcohol or bleach; gentle wiping with a soft, non-abrasive cloth may also be acceptable
- make sure that the battery compartment and probe gasket ring are firmly tightened before submerging in water
- pH and ORP electrodes must be stored in a special storage solution
- TDS electrodes should be stored dry
- the batteries may need to be replaced after extended usage or lifespan
- when necessary, clean the electrodes by soaking the tip in an acid (e.g., vinegar or diluted hydrochloric acid) and then rinsing well in water
How Do You Reduce the TDS in Your Water?
Common water filter and water purification systems that have proven to reduce the TDS in water include:
- carbon filtration
- reverse osmosis (RO)
- distillation
- deionization (DI)
Call us at 760.734.5787 and get in touch with one of our water experts today!
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Many people tend to imagine that purity is the ultimate indicator of the quality of drinking water. However, 100% ultra-pure water is not good for our health because water (H2O) purely comprised of hydrogen and oxygen does not provide our body with the natural electrolytes and salts that we need to survive.
Truly pure water does not exist in the natural world! You can take water from the purest springs and lakes, and analyze a sample and you would still find small amounts of dissolved minerals, such as sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.
What Is Pure Water?
To better understand pure water, we need to clarify terminology. Ions, or electrolytes, are formed when minerals dissolve in water. You may have heard about the importance of electrolytes in our bodies, which are essential for transmitting electrical impulses along nerves and for muscle contraction, allowing all our “bioelectrical” functions to work properly. So, maintaining the correct concentrations of these ions in and outside cells in the body is important for our health and well-being.
Drinking plenty of pure water not only does not provide you with these essential electrolytes, but it also tries to “rob” you of the ones already in your body, creating a possible fatal imbalance.
Is Pure Water Harmful to Our Health?
Actual information concerning the health effects on the human body is hard to come by, but there is a plethora of opinions on this matter, including scientists and medical professionals who take strong positions on both sides of this issue. Purified water is an active absorber – when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making itself acidic.
The more purified water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes. Being essentially mineral-free, pure water is very aggressive, tending to dissolve substances with which it is in contact. Ultra-pure water will even strip the copper off the inside of a pipe, to understand just how aggressive it can be. However, as pure water enters the mouth, it mixes with our natural fluids and ceases to be aggressive.
People consume many commercial beverages and soft drinks that are made from purified water. There have been a number of studies, which have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or without sugar) spill huge amounts of calcium, magnesium, and other trace minerals into the urine. This has been linked to a greater risk of developing osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and a long list of degenerative diseases, generally associated with premature aging.
Purified water is extremely soft. There is a correlation between the consumption of soft water and the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Development of mineral deficiencies and an acid state can appear the longer one drinks pure water and if one consumes purified water exclusively. Even if you supplement your purified or distilled water intake with trace minerals, you will still be inadequately nourished in minerals considering other non-purified water drinking people. If this is something you were completely unaware of, and have been drinking pure water for quite some time now, it is high time you stop this practice. And it would also be advisable to get yourself checked for any mineral deficiency and your heart health examined for any cardiovascular problems (websites similar to https://cvgcares.com/ could be helpful in this regard).
Because purified water tends to be acidic, it can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body, or for short-term detox treatments. Once this is accomplished, continuing to drink purified water is generally a bad idea.
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Filter For Clean Drinking Water
ETH student Jeremy Nussbaumer set himself the goal of a contribution to solving the clean drinking water problem that affects people around the world. The 23-year-old spent a year researching a membrane filter and developing a prototype, working with researchers from a group led by Wendelin Stark, head of the Functional Materials Laboratory.
Roughly 780 million people around the world have no access to clean drinking water and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3.4 million people die from water-related diseases every year. Nussbaumer’s invention is ideal for development aid projects.
How Does It Work?
Called DrinkPure, the filter’s uniqueness is best represented by the fact that the filter can be screwed on to virtually any plastic bottle. “It does not require a pump or a reservoir, so it is very easy to use,” explains the student from the canton of Aargau. “You simply screw the filter onto a bottle containing polluted water, then you can put it straight in your mouth and take a drink.” The advantages of DrinkPure include:
- weighs less than 100 grams
- provides a high flow pressure
- possibility of purifying as much as 1L of water per minute
- less expensive
- easier to manufacture
What Makes DrinkPure One of the Most Reliable Devices on the Market?
The filter features 3 filtering stages. The first pre-filter captures large particles, such as sand and plant fragments; the second stage consists of an activated charcoal powder that removes odors and chemical contaminants; the third and most important part of the filter is a special polymer membrane that removes bacteria. Nussbaumer says this membrane does its job more reliably than virtually any other water filter intended for outdoor use.
The membrane was developed by two ETH doctoral students and patented three years ago. Since then, the polymer membrane has been used in a wide range of applications. The manufacturing process that the membrane is based on shows great potential.
Sending First Filters to Africa next January
The research team is currently looking for financial support in order to manufacture enough filters to use in developing countries. The proceeds will be used to purchase the tools needed for the manufacturing process. 80% of what is left over will be used to produce the filter and transport it to Africa and 20% to further develop the concept, as Nussbaumer declared. The first completed filters are expected in January 2015 and will be sent to project supporters and to Africa for use in a test phase.
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The term waterborne diseases is reserved largely for infections that are predominantly transmitted through contact with or consumption of infected water.
Water quality has always been a concern to all of us, no matter where we live. When it comes to protecting your health from unsafe drinking water, it is vital to know as much as possible about the types of waterborne cysts, bacteria and viruses.
What Causes Waterborne Diseases?
The water supply of households and commercial properties can be contaminated due to many reasons. A rather common cause here is the leakage of sewage into the soil, which then seeps through walls, and sometimes, into ruptured pipelines.
To prevent the osmosis of microorganisms and other contaminants into the water supply, it would be advisable to find solutions at prosewerrepair.com/service/sewer-scope/ or a similar website. By availing sewer scope services like the one in the portal mentioned, you can ascertain the condition of the drainage system of your home or establishment. This can be insightful in understanding whether your water supply is affected by leaking waste underground, or a different reason.
When there are leaks or other forms of contamination, the diseases are mostly caused by pathogenic microorganisms that most commonly are transmitted in contaminated fresh water. The infection mostly results during bathing, washing, drinking, in the preparation of food, or the consumption of food thus infected.
The most prominent examples of infection include various forms of waterborne diarrheal disease, which affect mainly children in developing countries, according to the World Health Organization.
Types of Infections
Microorganisms causing disease that characteristically are waterborne include protozoa, bacteria, viruses and parasites.
The most common symptoms for these infections are represented by:
- abdominal discomfort
- abdominal pain
- allergic reactions
- bloating
- blurred and/or double vision
- cramps
- diarrhea
- dry mouth
- fatigue
- flatulence
- itches and rashes
- liver enlargement
- loss of weight
- muscle aches
- nausea
- nervous manifestations
- vomiting
If you have any of the above-mentioned urgent health problems that might require immediate attention, you can go for family urgent care to see a doctor who may be familiar with your previous medical records. And accordingly, he might provide you with medicines for instant relief. If you are unable to visit a local doctor due to an acute illness, you can make use of virtual consultation services for medical advice and prescription. Also, you can order prescribed medicines from an online chemist store (have a look at UK Pharmacy).
Socioeconomic Impact
Waterborne diseases can have a significant impact on the economy, locally, as well as internationally. The less developed countries are usually confronted with related costs and not seldom with a huge financial burden. Financial losses are mostly caused by:
- loss of manpower
- costs for transport and special food
- costs for medical treatment and medication
In developing countries, 4/5 of all the illnesses are caused by waterborne diseases, with diarrhea being the leading cause of childhood death. Some 1.1 billion people still lack access to improved drinking water sources and some 2.4 billion to adequate sanitation. The prevalence of waterborne diseases can be greatly reduced by provision of clean drinking water and safe disposal of feces. Water disinfection is used to prevent the growth of pathogenic organisms and to protect public health.
Common Methods of Water Purification
The 2 most common methods to kill microorganisms in the water supply are: oxidation with chemicals (chlorine, chlorine dioxide or ozone) and irradiation with ultra violets. Chlorine is universally accepted as a safe and effective water disinfectant. Becoming popular in the 1920’s, free chlorine (hypochlorous acid) is the most commonly used method of water purification in the world, saving millions of lives since it became popular to use.
As for UVs, the rays are known to prevent multiplying of organisms due to the disruption of their DNA/RNA. It is a truly chemical-free method of treating water for potability.
Home Water Treatments
More and more people are opting to use a home water treatment device. There are many different types of water treatment products on the market so it is important to first identify your specific water quality concerns. Home treatment water devices come in a wide range of styles, from plumbed-in systems (find more info here), to pour-through water pitchers and faucet-mount filters.
Before purchasing, verify that the system is tested and certified to meet your specific contaminant reduction needs. Most residential water systems require some type of regular maintenance or replacement of the entire unit after a certain number of gallons. Keep in mind that you will need to follow the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions carefully in order to provide your family with the best protection.
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