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94% Of US Tap Water Has Micro Plastic Fibers In It Oh, & That Sea Salt, Beer, Flour, & Honey That You Buy … It Does As Well! The scale of the world’s current micro plastics pollution problem can’t be overstated. Plastics, and more importantly their nearly invisible half-broken-down remnants, are now everywhere. They’re in the food you eat, the water you drink, and even often enough in the air you breathe.   Even knowing that, I was still somewhat surprised by the findings of a recent study investigating the scale of micro plastic fiber pollution in tap water around the world. The findings are almost hard to believe. Apparently, around 94.4% of US tap water is now contaminated with micro plastics.  And the situation isn’t much better elsewhere — in Lebanon, the contamination rate is 93.8%; in India, it’s 82.4%; in Uganda, it’s 80.8%; and even in “Europe,” it’s 72.2%.   The average number of plastic fibers found in each 500ml sample taken in the US by researchers w

http://www.governing.com   A new report documents what environmental advocates say has been happening for decades: The federal government fails to protect Americans from potentially cancer-causing chemicals. And they have little hope that will change anytime soon. ,4-dioxane is an unregulated industrial solvent often found in shampoos, bubble bath, cosmetic products -- and tap water. Across the U.S., 7 million people in 27 states are drinking water with elevated levels of the chemical that the Environmental Protection Agency classifies as a "likely carcinogen," according to a  report   published last week by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG). Despite decades-long concerns about the chemical’s connection to cancer, liver and kidney damage, the EPA does not regulate 1,4-dioxane levels in drinking water. That leaves millions of people exposed, with no knowledge of the elevated cancer risk they could be creating for themselves.   According to the EWG, that&#

There are several fairly Common Water Conditions present that Affect our Homes and Lives!      Hard Water is the most Common Contaminate. Usually represented as Grains per Gallon. At 6 -7gpg and above, this will cause the formation of Mineral Scale build up on Plumbing Fixtures, Shower Walls and Enclosures, Spotting on Glassware, Silverware, and Dish's, Dingy Stiff Laundry, Stiff Dry Hair and Itchy Skin, and Heavy Soap Scum build up in Sinks and Tubs. Also when you Heat Hard Water, the Hardness Precipitates out of the Water. It Recrystalizes on the bottom of your Water Heater and will Scale the Heat Exchanger of your Boiler and Tankless Water Heaters causing Premature Failure! Hard Water has a Monetary effect on a Home. By Treating Hard Water you will: Reduce the Harsh Chemicals needed For Cleaning, Reduce All Soaps and Detergents by 50 -75%, Clothing will Retain their Bright Colors and Last 15 -20% Longer, and Appliances such as Dish Washers, Clothes Washers, and Water Heaters wi

Are you concerned about your water quality or what may be in it? Does it smell or taste bad? Is it leaving scale, spots, or stains on everything? Then you have come to the right place for answers and help!     Working in the Front Range for over 20 years we understand the water problems here.  Helping residents Identify and Treat problems such as Acidic Water, Iron Staining, Hard Water, Bad Taste & Odor, Chemical, Organic, Bacterial, and Elemental Contaminates. We can Offer Proven Solutions to correct any Water Quality Issues you may have. Our experiance gives us the confidence  to continue making the right water treatment recommendations for Families across Colorado!    Paul Dowding and Terry Hughes CWS are dedicated to providing factual information on the water we use everyday, for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing in.  The information provided on this website is collected from a wide variety of Water Industry, Government, Research, and Environmental Resources.  

Families in Syracuse are being told they shouldn't currently worry about filling up a glass of water from their faucet, despite the discovery of blue-green algae in Skaneateles Lake.

In the informational world, we live in it is foolish to think that potential customers have not done or will not want to do research on products they are considering purchasing for their water treatment needs. Over the years water treatment dealers have focused on the "Demo" (in some cases a robotic process) to sell the product.   The theory was with the demo a sales rep should sell 1 out of 3 appointments.   Relying on the numbers game.   Certain amount of leads equals a certain number of sales.   In a competitive market selling money instead of quality has taken over the mindset.   Rentals (reoccurring revenue) is the robotic demos best friend.   But How many years does it take for the rental unit to be profitable when you figure all the overhead it needs to support.? Again, if you are selling money and not quality how low is too low for your rental rate?   An Educational demo is a long-lasting demo.   Now there is always a danger of doing enough education to the custom

Uranium is a common naturally occurring and radioactive substance. It is a normal part of rocks, soil, air and water. Uranium occurs in nature in the form of minerals, but never as a metal.  Uranium enters water by leaching from soil and rocks, or in releases from processing plants. Uranium has demonstrated toxic effects on human kidneys leading to their inflammation and changes in urine composition.  Uranium can decay into other radioactive substances, such as radium, which can cause cancer with extensive exposure over a long period of time (U.S. EPA, 2013).     Uranium is removable from Water through a couple of Methods. One is through Reverse Osmosis in which typically a Point of Use System is used Primarily for Consumption Water. The Second Method is an Anion Exchange Softener. Uranium carries a negative charge(-), as such it is removable through Ion Exchange using a Strong Base Anion(-) Resin Softener (please see section on Types of Water Treatment). Uranium in Water however i

There are several fairly Common Water Conditions present that Affect our Homes and Lives!      Hard Water is the most Common Contaminate. Usually represented as Grains per Gallon. At 6 -7gpg and above, this will cause the formation of Mineral Scale build up on Plumbing Fixtures, Shower Walls and Enclosures, Spotting on Glassware, Silverware, and Dish's, Dingy Stiff Laundry, Stiff Dry Hair and Itchy Skin, and Heavy Soap Scum build up in Sinks and Tubs. Also when you Heat Hard Water, the Hardness Precipitates out of the Water. It Recrystalizes on the bottom of your Water Heater and will Scale the Heat Exchanger of your Boiler and Tankless Water Heaters causing Premature Failure! Hard Water has a Monetary effect on a Home. By Treating Hard Water you will: Reduce the Harsh Chemicals needed For Cleaning, Reduce All Soaps and Detergents by 50 -75%, Clothing will Retain their Bright Colors and Last 15 -20% Longer, and Appliances such as Dish Washers, Clothes Washers, and Water Heater

Get involved to Improve the Quality of your Water.  Share Articles or Your Concerns                                       with us and Together we can make a Difference!                                                             Please feel free to Email us any Questions you may have to                                                terry.hughes@waterpros.net or paul.dowding@waterpros.net                                                          or Phone at 720 507-3458

It’s bad enough to be able to see, smell, or taste a contaminant . But what if your water looks, smells, and tastes just fine — is it? Not necessarily.   Microbial and organic contaminants cannot always be detected by human senses. You might go years before realizing a problem exists. Many folks never become suspicious until people in the community start to get sick. Water near agricultural areas may contain harmful organic material from pesticide or fertilizer application. Chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers in water may increase cancer risk and reproductive problems, and can impair eye, liver, kidney, and other body functions. Similar problems can result from exposure to water near industrial plants.   Some common waterborne contaminants include:   *Aluminum   *Ammonia   *Arsenic   *Barium   *Cadmium   *Chloramine   *Chromium   *Copper   *Fluoride   *Bacteria & Viruses   *Lead   *Nitrates/Nitrites   *Mercury   *Perchlorate   *Radium   *Selenium   * Si

You know that water softeners eliminate several headaches around your home—from spotty dishes and stiff laundry to costly appliance repairs. But a common question is whether a softener will also remove important minerals from your water that you and your family need to stay healthy. Happily, this is not a concern for water softener owners, and here’s why: The minerals found in your tap water are in a form that your body can’t properly digest. If you’re looking to add key vitamins and minerals to your diet, it is more important to focus on the food you eat. A well-balanced meal plan will provide the daily dose of nutrients you need to stay healthy. If you’re concerned about your intake, consider adding a multivitamin or supplement. Water softeners are designed to capture and remove specific minerals (magnesium and calcium) from your water. This process gets rid of the home-damaging hardness minerals and leaves minerals like fluoride (which helps prevent tooth decay) intact. Not only

Water and Health Are Linked   Bad water is bad for you, but safe water is key to life — and good for you! Water has so many health benefits that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day.   Water and health are linked. According to the CDC, the top causes of disease outbreaks related to drinking water are Giardia intestinalis, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Shigella. Bad as that sounds, it’s far from a complete list. There are also health risks related to water contaminated with organic and inorganic matter, other bacteria and viruses and other pollutants.   Some studies link high levels of lead in drinking water to delays in physical and mental development, short attention spans, and learning difficulties in children. There’s also evidence that arsenic in drinking water can lead to nerve, heart, skin, and blood vessel damage. And Cryptosporidium is responsible for potentially life-threatening diarrhea.