Healthy Water

Do you feel tired, have poor concentration or headaches?  Do you eat meat, dairy products or drink alcohol?  Do you have wrinkles or age spots showing signs of aging?  Are you constipated?  Changing your water intake can change your health in many ways.  75% of the people in North America are chronically dehydrated.

Unhealthy foods, dehydration, pollution, and stress all contribute to increased acidity in your body, which creates an imbalance with your body's acid alkaline system. This can consequently lead to a poor immune system, obesity, and pre-mature aging. The cells that make up our bodies are supposed to be naturally alkaline, but outside factors like those mentioned above are constantly at war with your body's attempt to maintain a balanced pH level.  The US is the biggest consumer of bottled water in the world with 7 billion gallons ( 26 billion liters) consumed annually.  Bottled water can be acidic.Treated tap water is full of toxins. Well water is full of inorganic minerals that are not absorbed. Distilled water lacks the "life force". The best water to drink is reverse osmosis water.

To illustrate just how crucial an alkaline body can be, read this startling fact:

Even the slightest change on the acid/alkaline scale can have disastrous results….If the blood within the human body dips from its optimum pH of 7.36 down to a pH of 7, it will lapse into a coma and die. 

Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration

Reverse osmosis filters remove the broadest spectrum of chemicals from water as well as give the highest removal rates.  The pores in a RO membrane may be as small as 0.0001 microns in size and are therefore effective at removing even viruses and bacteria from water. 

How It Works

Reverse osmosis is the process of forcing water through a filter with extremely small pores, trapping the contaminants on one side and pushing the uncontaminated water to the other side.  Such fine filtration means reverse osmosis is a slow process, producing just a few gallons of water at a time.  The purified water is stored in a tank that is typically placed below the sink, so the system can continually work toward building up a storage of purified water to draw from.  As pure water passes through the membrane the contaminated water blocked by the RO membrane is diverted through a hose connected to your drain, in order to be properly disposed of. 

The process of reverse osmosis requires a driving force to push the water through the membrane.  The pressure provided by a standard residential water system (about 50 psi+) is typically sufficient.  If your water pressure is below 50 psi (pounds per square inch), you will need a model with a booster pump.

Contaminants Removed

Microorganisms:  Bacteria, algae, viruses and fungi

Pesticides: 96% of all fish, 100% of all surface water samples, and 33% of major aquifers contain one or more pesticides at detectable levels.  Pesticides are linked to cancer, birth defects and neurological disorders.

Heavy Metals: Toxic metals are linked to cancer, Alzheimer’s and neurological disorders.

Solid Particles:  Sand, silt, fine sediment, scale and rust particles.  These can produce unpleasant odors and taste, along with potential health problems.

Chlorine:  Added to the water supply but creates a host of undesirable side effects.  Can react with other elements in the water to produce cancer-causing compounds.  When bathing in hot chlorinated water, the skin absorbs the toxins directly.

Arsenic:  According to the World Health Organization, drinking water poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic.  Long-term exposure to arsenic causes cancer of the skin, lungs, urinary bladder, and kidney.

Lead:  Lead can be introduced into the water system from water pipes and solder.  It can cause serious damage to the brain, nervous system and red blood cells.

Fluoride:  Added to some drinking water, fluoride has been implicated in potentially causing cancer and other adverse health effects.  Fluoride also causes the molecular structure of the bone laid down to be disorganized.

Asbestos:  Long term effects include lung disease and cancer.

Other contaminants removed include:  Herbicides, volatile organic compounds, cysts, turbidity, salts, sewage byproducts, fertilizer.

The CE2 Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

Most Effective Technology Available. According to the EPA, Reverse Osmosis Filtration removes the broadest spectrum of chemicals at the highest removal rates.

5 Purification Stages. In addition to reverse osmosis technology, the CE2 offers two activated carbon filters (most absorbent material known to man), a pre filter and a sediment filter. 

NSF-Certified Reverse Osmosis Filter. Tested by the National Sanitation Foundation to verify effectiveness.

More Features for a Lower Price than other reverse osmosis water filters.

Lower Replacement Filter Costs than the Competition. As low as just $117 per year. A bargain considering there are five filtration stages.

Long Reach Brass Faucet with a Chrome Finish.

How the CE2 Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Works

5 Purification Stages

Stage 1: Pre Filter
Reduces large particles such as sand, dirt, silt, scale and rust particles, preserving the carbon filter for the more-difficult-to-remove pollutants. 

Stage 2: Granulated Activated Carbon Filter (Coconut Shell)
G.A.C. is one of the most powerful absorbent materials known to man, and coconut shell is generally recognized as the most effective type of carbon filter. The Water Quality Association confirms that a single G.A.C. filter can remove literally thousands of chemicals, including some that can cause cancer. Activated carbon filters are becoming increasingly important due to the higher amounts of chemicals being added to water supplies across the nation (to treat increasing micro-organism levels). (More information on Granulated Activated Carbon Filters)

Stage 3: Sediment Filter
The sediment filter captures small particles not captured by the pre filter, including sand, dirt, silt, scale and rust particles. It also helps to extend and protect the life of the reverse osmosis membrane, enhancing its effectiveness.

Stage 4: Reverse Osmosis Membrane
The finest filtration technology available today. It is the most common treatment technology used by first-rate bottled water companies and the most effective in eliminating or substantially reducing most types of contaminants. Reverse osmosis effectively removes a wide variety of pollutants such as harmful chemicals, micro-organisms and heavy metals/particles. (More information on Reverse Osmosis Technology)

Stage 5: Post Carbon Filter
An additional activated carbon filter to provide another level of protection against chemicals, metals, bad odors and bad taste.
 
CE2 Specifications

 - RO Output / Max Daily Production = 50 Gallons per Day
 - Tank Capacity = 3.2 Gallons
 - Dimensions = 15.4” L x 8.3” W x 17.0” H
 - Weight = 18.7 lbs.
 - Percent rejection of TDS = 95% to 98%
 - Waste water per gallon of product water = 3 gallons

CE2 System Requirements  
 

 - Min/Max Operating Pressure = 50 psi to 125 psi (pounds per square inch)
 - Water Temperature Limits = 41oF to 100oF
 - Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) = 2000 mg/L
 - Maximum feed flow rate = 2 gpm (gallons per minute)
 - pH Range for continuous operation = 2 to 11
 - pH Range for Short-Term Cleaning (30 min.) = 1 to 12
 - Free Chlorine Tolerance = -0.1 ppm
 - Maximum water hardness @6.9 pH = 10gpg (gallons per grain)
 
Water Tester

The easiest way to make sure you're drinking clean water is to get a water tester.  It will answer important questions such as:

1. Is My Water Purifier Really Working?

2. Do My Filters Need to Be Changed?
 
3. Is My Tap Water Safe to Drink?
 
4. Is My Bottled Water Really Purified?

5. Is the Restaurant Water Safe to Drink?

6. Is the Aquarium Water Clean Enough for My Fish?

7. Is My Spa, Pool or Shower Water Contaminated?

The water tester is the best way to test your drinking water because:

Quick and Easy to Use. Just fill the built-in cup to the line, push the button, and wait only a few seconds for a reading. It is that easy to find out just how clean or unclean your drinking water really is!
 
Small Enough to Take Anywhere. The  Water Tester is small enough to fit in your pocket. This way, you can take it out with you and test the drinking water at restaurants or wherever else you go.

Large, Easy-to-Read Display. There is no need to squint to see the test result. The large LCD display clearly shows the level of contamination.

Easy to Understand. In addition to the numerical value the IHP Water Tester provides, it also gives a visual indication so you know the quality of your water at a quick glance.

If the water is very good in quality, a smiley face is shown. If it is pretty good, the face is half smiling. If it is adequate, but not great, the face is neither smiling nor frowning. If the water quality is suspect, the face is half frowning. If the water is unclean, and unfit to drink, a frowning face is displayed. A chart is also printed on the back of the device so you can quickly determine how good or bad the reading is.

Measures Total Dissolved Solids
 
The readings are based on the TDS (Total Dissolved Solid) level in the drinking water. Total Dissolved Solids are impurities found in the water. TDS's can include salts, metals, lead, arsenic, byproducts from sewage, fertilizer, pesticides, and a variety of other impurities.
 
The IHP Water Tester measures the TDS level based on parts per million. The chart on the back of the device tells you what levels are considered "purified" (and to what extent), and what levels are considered unclean (and to what extent).
 
The EPA’s National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500 mg/liter or 500 parts per million (ppm) for TDS. It is not uncommon for a water supply to exceed this level. When TDS levels in the water exceed 1000 mg/L, it is generally considered unfit for human consumption. The IHP Water Tester measures TDS up to 999 ppm. Any water that reaches a reading this high should be considered unfit for human consumption.
 
How High TDS Levels Affect Your Water:
 
Toxicity. High TDS levels are a strong indication that the water is harmful to your health.

Aesthetic/Taste. High TDS levels can cause water to look dirty, and to provide an undesirable taste and odor.
 
Hardness. High TDS levels indicates hard water, that results in mineral build up in pipes and other plumbing fixtures, inhibiting their performance and durability.
 
Reasons to Measure TDS:
 
Drinking Water. Clean drinking water is imperative to good health, while unclean drinking water can lead to health problems such as lethargy, sickness and disease. Knowing the TDS level can tell you when your water filter is no longer effective, and therefore needs to be changed.
 
Aquariums. The water in an aquarium should be monitored so that the optimal TDS and pH level is being maintained to promote a healthy environment for the fish and other aquatic organisms.
 
Pool/Spa. It is absolutely necessary to monitor the TDS levels of pools and spas in order to properly maintain them and prevent problems from occurring.
 
Plant Care. The proper TDS level will help you to maintain healthier and longer living plant life.