City Water:

 Typical City Water Installation

Description:

• Single fibreglass tank containing GAC (granulated activated carbon).
  
• We use Calgon GAC with an underbed of gravel.
  
• Automatic backwashing filter control valve prevents build up of bacteria and sediment in the filter and avoids compaction of media.
  
• Optional commercial control for large and/or two- storied homes.
  

Benefits:

• Elimination of chlorine, chlorine byproducts (THMs).
  
• Elimination of pesticides, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other organic contaminants found in river water.
  
• Astounding improvements to hair, skin especially persons with eczema and psoriasis.
  
• Substantial savings by eliminating damage to rubber seals in faucets, dishwashers, reverse osmosis units, water softeners and grey plastic pipe (PolyB, Polybutylene).
  

Did you know?                                                                                                                  
In a 10 minute shower the body absorbs or inhales chlorine equivalent to drinking eight glasses of 
untreated tap water.

Description:

• Unit consists of two tanks: a slim vertical tank containing Dowex resin and a brine tank for the regenerant (see photos).
  
• Has a fully automatic control valve which meters household use for demand regeneration resulting in excellent efficiency and cost control.
  
• Ion exchange resin eliminates minerals and regenerates periodically with inexpensive softener salt.
  

Benefits:

• Reduces the use of soaps, shampoos, and cleaners by 80% or more.
  
• Reduces skin problems; does not strip off natural body oils.
  
• Extends fabric life 33%.
  
• Extends the life of plumbing fixtures, dishwashers, hot water tanks especially the new tankless models.
  
• Reduces natural gas hot water heating costs up to 35%.
  
• Typically saves a household $25.00/month per person.

Description:

• Four stage drinking water system consisting of two pre-filters, a membrane, storage tank, and post- filter.
  
• High production TFC membrane ( up to 3 gal. per hour) removes 98% of metals such as mercury, lead, sodium and aluminum.
  
• The filters remove sediment, chlorine, pesticides and organic contaminants (see details in Whole House unit).
  

  Benefits:
  

• Unlimited supply of healthy drinking water.
  
• Huge savings over bottled water (SEE CHART BELOW).
  
• Healthy air in your home with hook up to furnace humidifiers.
  
• Convenience: connect to additional faucets e.g. bar sink, ensuite, fridge dispenser and ice-maker, or a bottleless cooler if desired.
  
• Great for washing fruit and vegetables, steam irons, house plants, hobbies.
  
• Coffee makers and kettles last “forever”.
  
• No worries about leaching from plastic bottles
  

Comparison between bottled water and reverse osmosis 
-Cost comparison based on a deliveed cost of $9.50 per bottle

Bottles per week	Cost per week	Yearly cost	5 Year cost
2	$19.00	$988	$4940
3	$28.00	$1482	$7410
4	$38.00	$1976	$9880

Reverse Osmosis:                   
(Based on production costs for 75 gal/day 4 stage system)


Bottles per week	Cost per week	Yearly cost	5 Year cost
unlimited supply	$5.96	$310	$1550

Our Scheduled Maintenance Program is truly unique in the industry because we keep track and we call you to  perform the following detailed service, normally semi-annually.

• Test product water of Reverse Osmosis unit.
  
• Test and check other equipment e.g. softener and whole house carbon filter.
  
• Re-pressurize storage tanks.
  
• Sanitize tank, sumps, faucet lines.
  
• Install new filters, rinsing a food grade sanitizer through them also.

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