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Is There a Clean Water Crisis? How to Protect Your Family’s Water Supply [19 Oct 2012|09:23pm] Concerns continue to rise over the high concentrations of chlorine in Phoenix area drinking supplies. Chlorine was introduced to municipal water systems as an effective way to kill disease-causing bacteria that are contained in the water and the pipes that transport this water. Chlorine reacts with other naturally occurring elements to form toxins called trihalomethanes (THMs), a family of carcinogens. Chlorine is also harmful to the resin in water softeners, as it oxidizes and eventually breaks down the beads. In response to these problems, many water companies have switched from using chlorine to using chloramine. This compound contains both chlorine and ammonia, which are also carcinogens. The Solutions for Soft, Clean Water Most water treatment companies use coconut shell carbon water filters to remove chemicals and chlorine. Unfortunately, these filters do not remove most of the chloramine that municipal water companies are using. Clear Water Concepts has the solution: Their Sanitech Pro-Line whole house water filtration system. It utilizes high quality Centaur carbon, which has higher catalytic properties, greater density, and can last up to 3 times longer than the coconut shell carbon that other companies utilize. This material will also remove significantly more of the chemical agent chloramine. The greater density offered by Centaur carbon ensures longer life, requires less maintenance, and provides better quality water for years to come. For water softener, Phoenix, there are two ways to create soft water: Chemical and mechanical. The chemical way introduces phosphates and other compounds to treat water. This might be great for your clothes, allowing soap to dissolve, but you and your family end up drinking these phosphates. The advantage to using mechanical water softening is that the hard water is passed through a water treatment system that actually removes the minerals in the water. Mechanical water softening eliminates the problem "hard water" whereas chemical water softeners merely "mask" the minerals in the water. Clear Water Concepts offers the best water softener for Arizona. It protects your water supply by using cross-link resins to soften the water. In particular, they are most effective for water softeners in Phoenix, where the chlorine levels are elevated. Using these high cross-link resins in your whole house water filter system is also necessary to eliminate chemicals from your tap water. This way, you’ll know every time you turn on the tap, and every time your fridge makes ice cubes, you’ll have a safe, soft water supply—you’ll have the best water softener for Arizona. post comment

Does a Salt-Free Water Softener Really Exist? [19 Oct 2012|09:24pm] Hard water is the most common water quality problem in the United States. High water hardness causes soaps to be less effective, and it leaves soap scum residue in bathtubs, on shower doors, on skin and hair. It is more than a nuisance: Hard water causes scale and build-up in water heaters, and it builds up in components of washing machines and dishwasher. This can add up to costly repairs. There are three minerals that make up hard water: Calcium, magnesium, and lime. This water hardness is measured in grains per gallon or parts per million. Water hardness above 7 grains is considered “very hard,” and hardness over 10.5 grains per gallon is considered “extremely hard.” And how does water in the greater metropolitan area of Phoenix measure up? It falls into the “extremely hard” category, because water measures from 12 to 22 grains on the average! Water softening in Phoenix is a must. The Solution Sodium is also a common compound found in the water supplies of the greater Phoenix area. Is this element safe for our drinking water? According to Dr. Andrew Zweifer, director of the Hypertension Clinic at The University of Michigan, “Drinking water represents a very small part of sodium intake in most persons. Even water softener systems don’t introduce enough salt to be of concern.” The New England Journal of Medicine and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hold similar views. Of course, the solution to the problem of hard water is to install a water softener system, the best water softener systems in Arizona. But several Phoenix water softening installers make false claims that you can enjoy soft water without the use of salt. According to reputable testing agencies and independent research labs, tests performed on a number of brands of “salt free water softeners” found that they did not remove water hardness or scale. Contact the Arizona Water Quality Association for more detailed information. Water softeners that use sodium chloride (salt) add very little additional sodium to one’s water supply. In most cases, the increased level of sodium in a gallon of softened water is about the same as the amount of salt contained in two slices of bread. It is imperceptible. If sodium consumption is a concern for you, or if you or a family member is on a sodium-free diet, you don’t need to go without softened water. A reverse osmosis filter system will reduce the amount of sodium in your household water. In fact, a reverse osmosis (RO) system is the perfect alternative to bottled water. Clear Water Concepts, of Phoenix, offers a number of different RO product options, including UV sterilization, mineral filters for added flavor, and designer faucets to fit your home decor. Clear Water Concepts has also been a leader in water softening, Phoenix, for over a decade. They offer the best water softener systems in Arizona. post comment

Why Consider Water Softening Systems? Take a Look at These Benefits! [19 Oct 2012|09:26pm] If you live in an area with hard water, then you’re likely familiar with some common disadvantages it provides. Perhaps you have experienced problems with skin, hair, and clothing associated with hard water! With this type of water, the minerals and soap combine to make a curd that does not rinse away clean. This clogs pores, coats your hair, and even fabrics. You’ll also find denser deposits of soap scum on bathing surfaces. If you have an enclosed shower you’re no doubt used to the cloudy haze that forms on the shower door and window panes. Hidden damages of hard water include build up on plumbing and mineral deposits inside appliances. This build up can result in increased plumbing maintenance as well as the need to replace appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters, and washing machines more frequently. Water softeners make life easier in regions that are prone to hard water. What’s more, they help to maintain healthier plumbing by eliminating the minerals that are creating deposits and build-up on fixtures and pipes. When you choose to install a water softener, you can rest assured that you’ll save on future home maintenance and plumbing costs. In addition, you’ll also experience a much easier time cleaning in your home or business. Imagine eliminating the irritating white spots and streaks on laundered clothes or perhaps soapy residue from washed dishes. Installing water softeners in homes or businesses ensures that they will experience easier cleaning while also lowering costs for cleaning supplies. Many individuals also appreciate the newfound ease of maintaining a cleaner shower, sink, or bathtub as well. Another useful advantage of water softeners is their ability to extend the life of many appliances by eliminating harmful mineral deposits. Think of the many appliances we all rely on daily and consider the benefit of replacing these items less often. This benefit also offers an advantage for greener living enthusiasts since it supports reducing overall waste while conserving energy and materials. Today, many hot water heaters are capable of heating softened water faster than hard water. In fact, it’s been stated that efficiency improvements of 22% of electric water heaters and 29% of gas water heaters are possible due to the ease at which these heaters are able to warm the softened water. If you’re considering the benefits that water softening systems might bring to you then you may wish to visit the informative site of one of the remaining few USA-made manufacturers, Clear Water Concepts. Visit them at www.clearwaterarizona.com to learn more about water softeners, whole house water filtration systems, and much more. post comment

Looking to Upgrade Your Home? Consider a Whole House Water Filter. [19 Oct 2012|09:27pm] Today, many homeowners are constantly searching for ways to easily increase the value of their homes. These methods span from exciting remodeling projects to less exciting enhancements like water softening systems or whole house water filtration solutions. If you’re searching for a quick and effective upgrade for your home, then consider the many benefits of installing a whole house water filter. It’s easy to understand the basic premise of why water filtration is desirable. When you choose to install a whole house water filter, you gain the advantage of clean and filtered water from all sources in a home. This means that your family will be able to not only drink clean, filtered water, but also shower and bathe in this cleaner water. It’s a fast way to increase the overall value of your home and provides immediate benefits to your family while living there. Additionally, since harmful chlorine and other VOCs are removed immediately upon entering a house’s plumbing it results in less particles being released into the air of a home. You’ll not only experience the benefits of cleaning with and drinking cleaner water, you’ll also be able to use this cleaner, filtered water for washing clothes, dishes, and just about anything. This means that chlorine and other chemicals will not become embedded in the washed items. For many individuals, whole house water filtration has even helped to alleviate asthma and allergies by improving the air quality throughout a home. Did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency, lead found in drinking water has been linked to 480,000 cases of learning disabilities in children each year? It’s more important than ever before to secure the safety and quality of your family’s water supply and this is very easy to achieve through the installation of a whole house water filter. In fact, there are over 2000 potential drinking water contaminants that may be present in most tap water – including some poisonous substances. Why take the risk? Better your home and your health, while increasing the perceived value of your home in today’s market. It may not be quite as glamorous or exciting as a remodeling project, but it will likely provide a greater boost to your health and wellness. Are you curious about learning more? If you are, then direct your browser to www.clearwaterarizona.com for more detailed information; including specific solutions for whole house water filtration, water softening, and so much more. post comment

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