Congratulations, you or someone you love is expecting a baby! Pregnancy is an exciting time. Are you looking for all the measures you need to take now that you are going to have a little one? Trying to figure out a special gift for the soon-to-be new parents? How about safe and pure water?

Why Water?

Whether you’re pregnant or not, your body needs water to function properly. However, drinking water during pregnancy is twice as important since building another human places many demands on a woman’s body. The American Pregnancy Association suggests that drinking a minimum of 10 glasses of good quality water a day is an absolute must during pregnancy.

Water’s Responsibilities in Pregnancy

Water is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells, tissues and organs. Therefore,  you must always hydrate to ensure that essential nutrients transfer properly to meet the developmental needs of the growing baby. The amniotic sack consumes most of it. Amniotic fluid replenishes itself every hour using approximately a cup of the water stored in your body. As a result, keeping a regular water intake is vital to insure the protection of your unborn baby within the womb.

Water flushes out the body, and helps prevent common pregnancy problems such as:

• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Bladder infections

It also prevents dehydration. Dehydration is a main contributor to:

• Headaches
• Cramping
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Aching muscles
• Dizziness

Contrary to popular belief, if feet and ankles are swollen, drinking more water can actually help! Fluid retention can result from not drinking enough since your body hangs on to more fluid if it senses dehydration.

During the third trimester it is especially important to drink plenty of water! Dehydration can trigger contractions that can lead to preterm labor.

Importance of the Quality of Your Water

Although drinking plenty of water during pregnancy has numerous benefits, special attention must be paid to the quality of  water you consume. There are certain contaminants found in untreated tap and bottled water that can pose health risks to pregnant women. Examples are E. Coli, Pesticides, Industrial Chemicals,  Lead, Nitrates and Nitrites, and Arsenic. Lead exposure during pregnancy and childhood can reduce cognitive function, lower IQ, and increase attention-related behavioral problems. High levels of Nitrates and Nitrites can link to thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women. This can cause pregnancy complications, reduce IQ scores, and have other neuro-developmental problems in children. High levels of Arsenic, which is mostly found in Well Water, can increase the risk of a miscarriage, birth defects and preterm birth.

Hydration is very important during pregnancy. Ensuring water you consume is safe and pure is crucial for setting the foundation for a healthy life outside the womb.

Contact us today and find out more about how Best Water Solutions can help protect mommies-to-be and their developing babies!

One of our Water Specialists will answer your questions and assist you in making the decision that is in your best interest.

Schedule your FREE water analysis online here or call us:
Gainesville:  352-372-2707
Ocala:  352-369-1707

Christmas is fast approaching and many of you are probably working on your Christmas lists.  Better health, peace of mind and more free time are among the best gifts we can give ourselves and those we love. With appropriate Water Treatment Equipment you can enjoy these things year round!

Better Health

Water Contaminants can silently make their way into your home and the bodies of your loved ones.  Some contaminants like Chlorine – and its dangerous by-products, – as well as Chromium-6 (the notorious “Erin Brockovich” chemical) are found in North Central Florida’s water. These well known carcinogens pose a threat to your entire family. Other types of carcinogens and neurotoxins found in our water supplies include: benzene, fluoride, arsenic, lead, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, dry cleaning compounds, the list goes on.  Many contaminants are odorless, tasteless, colorless and not detectable without sophisticated water testing equipment. In conclusion, it is very important to have water tests done annually.

Fortunately, Best Water can test your water and carries several Water Treatment options to remove contaminants from your water.

Peace of Mind

Contaminants in water supplies can be dangerous to anyone, but especially to babies, the elderly, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems. Therefore, ensuring your loved ones have safe water is a must. Protect them and cause less worry in your life.

Nitrates for example decrease the blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body.  Infants who ingest nitrate contaminated water or formula can develop Blue Baby Syndrome. Therefore, it is highly important to get your water treated.

Viruses, cysts and bacteria like Salmonella, Giardia or E.coli in your water can cause diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Young children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems may have more severe symptoms.

BUT, with correctly chosen Water Treatment Equipment you can cross those worries off your “worry list”.

More Free Time

Water with high concentrations of limestone (Hard Water), Iron or Hydrogen Sulfide can be time consuming nuisances.

Hard Water makes your life harder! Among other things it forms soap scum that sticks to your bathroom tiles, shower doors, bathtubs, faucets and sinks making cleaning your bathrooms more difficult.  It also stains glassware, silverware and your kitchen in general and takes extra effort to remove.

Iron causes unsightly stains in sinks, toilets, bathtubs, washing machines, etc. requiring extra scrubbing to get them clean.

Hydrogen Sulfide, best known for causing a rotten egg smell, can also cause yellow or black stains on your kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and can tarnish silverware and discolor copper and brass utensils.

Well-chosen Water Treatment Equipment will prevent these problems and give you some extra time to do what you enjoy in life.

Surprise yourself and your family this year with the gift of Pure, Clean, and Safe Water!

You can reach us at: 352-372-2707 Gainesville or 352-369-1707 Ocala.

You can also schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out the form on this link:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

Every parent wants the best for their baby and often has questions about what type of water is best. Good news, we are here to answer your questions and help! Best Water’s Water Treatment Systems ensure the water babies come in contact with is safe and pure. 

Quick Facts

Infants and children are very vulnerable to all forms of contamination. Research is alerting us that their precious little bodies are far more susceptible to the risk of contamination than adults. 

Water supplies – municipal and well – contain many impurities, which enter our body through ingestion. Some chemical contaminants are carcinogenic; others like bacteria, viruses, parasites and cysts can potentially make you and your baby very ill. 

In what ways does drinking water influence your families’ early years and how can contaminants affect them? 

Drinking and Formula Water

Some moms decide to breast feed, while others choose to bottle feed their baby. In either case since your baby will be consuming water at some point, you must pay attention to this ingredient. 

Preparing baby formula with untreated, boiled, tap water presents a health risk to your baby since hundreds of potential contaminants are known in our water supplies. Although boiling water before use kills germs and eliminates chlorine, contaminants like lead, nitrates, and pesticides can still be in the water you are giving your baby. And since boiling reduces the volume of water, it increases the concentration of those contaminants making matters even worse. 

Nitrates

Nitrates are one of the most common and widespread contaminants in North Florida. When you prepare a bottle-fed baby’s formula with water high in Nitrates, or drink water or juice containing Nitrates, the baby can develop a potentially fatal condition called “Blue Baby Syndrome”:  this is when Nitrates interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. 

Lead

Lead contamination is not as common but can occur and have serious long-term implications to your family’s health, including impairment to children’s brain development and learning abilities. 

Giving your baby bottled water instead of tap water is expensive and not a healthy alternative. The bottled water industry is not regulated as well as municipalities are. Furthermore, since regulation enforcement is minimal there is no assurance that bottled water is safer than tap water. 

Purifying tap water at home, using quality Water Treatment Equipment, guarantees safe and pure water free of contaminants for your baby and your whole family. 

Cooking Water for Your Baby 

When your baby moves onto solid foods preparing them with Purified Water will have further benefits. Untreated tap water sometimes has unpleasant tastes or smells. Preparing food with it may cause your baby to reject it, making feeding time more difficult for both of you. By purifying the water, you won’t introduce unpleasant tastes from tap water into your baby’s food. 

Best Water Solutions has carefully selects equipment that removes everything that is not water. With our products you can be confident that such a basic need as pure, delicious water for your baby and your family is at your fingertips. Call us today for a water test without cost or obligation. 

Call today: Gainesville: 352-372-2707 Gainesville or Ocala: 352-369-1707

You can also schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out the form on this link:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

Overview

1. A Water Softener eliminates limerock from your water, therefore, preventing the damage it can do to your body and home
2. It prevents soap scum from forming and attaching itself to your body and your belongings
3. And prevents iron staining by removing up to 2 ppm of ferrous iron

 Advantages of Soft Water For Your Body:

1. Refreshing baths and invigorating showers leave a silky feel on your skin
2. Itch free skin
3. Clean pores with natural body oils intact
4. Manageable, shiny hair, rather than frizzy, unruly hair
5. Soft skin
6. Smoother skin – less wrinkles

 Advantages of Soft Water For Your Laundry:

1. Softer laundry since soap and hard minerals rinse out completely from laundry
2. Laundry whites are whiter and colors are brighter
3. Clothing, household linens and fabrics last 30% longer since soft water has no hard minerals to damage the fibers
4. Soft water has more washing power than hard water so you use 80% less detergent to get the same results
5. No need for washing in hot water, since cold water does the job = energy savings.

 Advantages of Soft Water For Your Kitchen: 

1. Tastier food and beverages
2. Spot free dishes and glassware
3. Sparkling clean flatware, cutlery and utensils
4. Prevents hard water etching in glassware
5. Eliminates soap scum and chalky residue on sinks and faucets
6. Prevents hard water damage to granite counter tops
7. Kitchen cleaners and dish soap work better and go farther, in conclusion saving you money

Advantages of Soft Water For Your Bathroom:

1. Eliminates soap scum on bathtubs and shower doors
2. Prevents clogged shower heads
3. Eliminates formation of chalky buildup on fixtures, sinks and faucets
4. Eases household chores and saves time
5. Enjoy sparking clean faucets and bathtubs

Soft Water Savings:

1. Reduces the use of costly household cleaners by 80%
2. Cut back 80% on soaps and shampoos, since it will lather and rinse easier
3. Clothing, household linens and fabrics last 30% longer
4. Extends the life of water heaters and makes them more efficient
5. Reduces utility bills by preventing scale build up on heating elements, which increases its efficiency resulting in energy savings of 20%
6. Protects plumbing by preventing scale buildup inside pipes
7. Maintains water pressure in the home
8. Extends the life of appliances and fixtures by 42%
9. Prevents costly repairs of water using appliances: dishwashers, washing machines, etc.

NOTE: Maytag and other appliance manufacturers recommend using Soft Water to extend the life of the appliances and keep the warranties in effect.

Contact us to take advantage of the benefits a Water Softener can provide you.  One of our professional Water Specialists will accurately assess what is in your water and, in consultation with you, determine the best way to improve its quality to your satisfaction.

You can reach us at: Gainesville: 352-372-2707 Ocala: 352-369-1707  today

Or by filling out this form:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

We’ve been using ozone since 1906 in drinking water plants starting in Europe.Nice, France is home to the first industrial ozonation plant. Today it’s the most popular water purification method in the world.

The FDA accepts ozone as safe and use it in every water system built in the last 15 to 20 years. Ozone is a powerful oxidant that inactivates pesticides, fungus, organic materials. And contaminants such as bacteria and viruses, efficiently and more effectively than chlorine.

What Are Ozone Water Purification Systems And How Effective Are They?

First let’s understand what Ozone is. The type of oxygen we breathe in every day is O2, meaning 2 atoms of oxygen. Ozone consists of 3 atoms of oxygen (O3), making an unstable molecule where one of the atoms weakly connects to the others and will readily transfer itself to other substances in water. This atom of oxygen, which has powerful oxidizing and disinfecting properties, will oxidize microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria by destroying the cellular wall of the organism which causes it to die.

The primary benefits of Ozone are:

• Kills viruses, bacteria, cysts, fungi and algae on contact

• Disinfects at rates up to 3,000 times faster than Chlorine

• Breaks down harmful synthetic chemicals into less dangerous molecules

• Removes Iron, Manganese and Sulfur

• Eliminates taste, odor and appearance problems

• Can use it for some pesticide removal in water, depending on severity

The Process

Ozone Water Purification Systems work by infusing incoming water with highly reactive ozone molecules. The system starts with an ozone generating chamber where either a high intensity Ultraviolet (UV) light or a “cold” electrical discharge is used to break the bonds of oxygen molecules, and create the unstable ozone molecule. Ozone passes into a diffuser, which creates bubbles saturated with ozone molecules that mixes with water in a purification tank. This causes the weaker oxygen molecules in the ozone to separate and bind themselves to unwanted molecules in the water. This inactivates biological components including bacteria and viruses. It also bonds with many dissolved minerals, causing them to precipitate to the bottom of standing water. Ozone is found to effectively remove 99% of all biological pathogens including Giardia and Cryptosporidium.

Fun Facts

Ozone must be generated on site since it has a half-life of only a few minutes. This means after it purifies the water, any remaining molecules break down into standard oxygen (O2) adding nothing to the water but pure oxygen. And produces no unpleasant odor or taste. How wonderful is this?

Chlorine, on the other hand can produce a carcinogenic byproduct – Trihalomethanes (THMs) when it  combines with organic matter found in water. In addition, chlorine produces an unpleasant odor and taste.

Ozone Water Purifiers have relatively few mechanical parts and no filters to replace, which means their maintenance comes at a low cost.
Water purified by ozone is highly oxygenated, free of protozoa, fungi, germs and bacteria so is safe to drink.

Ozone water treatment will not remove total dissolved solids such as nitrates, sodium, chlorides, or fluoride. Also, it does not soften water.

To learn which Water Treatment System would work best for the water in your home or business contact us!

You can reach us at: 352-372-2707 Gainesville or 352-369-1707 Ocala.

You can also schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out the form on this link:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

Do you or someone you know have patches of dry, rough, reddened, intensely itchy skin? These are symptoms of Eczema. A chronic and often debilitating condition that affects nearly 31 million Americans. Scratching can lead to open sores that bleed or weep, and skin infections.  Julie Van Onselen, an independent dermatology nurse asserts that “Eczema can affect people’s quality of life due to many factors including sleep loss, poor concentration and psychological distress.”

Managing Eczema

Since Eczema is a long-term, chronic disease managing it is essential.  Eczema can be triggered by stress and allergens, or irritants (soaps, detergents and rough or woolly clothing). Lotions and creams are recommended to keep the skin moist, usually while skin is damp to help retain moisture.

The Effect of Hard Water on Eczema

Showering or bathing in hard water aggravates Eczema. The minerals in hard water bind with soaps and shampoos forming a drying soap scum that clings to your skin and scalp.  Since soaps and shampoos don’t lather well in hard water people increase the amount they use compounding the problem. More soap scum equals worsening of dry itchy skin. A layer of drying soap scum on the skin prevents lotions and creams from moisturizing and protecting the skin appropriately.

Hard water soap scum clings to clothing and linens making them rough and scratchy. Constant contact with these surfaces causes chafing, rubbing and further skin irritation. In conclusion, hard water means misery.

Don’t Worry, There’s Good News!

There’s an easy solution to hard water and its painful effects! All you need is a proper Water Softener to remove hard minerals from your water.  Drying soap scum on your skin or scalp, and irritating fabrics will be a thing of the past.  Soft Water is gentle to the skin, leaves pores unclogged and allows moisturizes to be absorbed, which can go a long way in helping relieve eczema.

In most cases Soft Water has been shown to be helpful in preventing and controlling eczema flare ups.

A study by Professor Williams of Nottingham University in 1998, found eczema is up to 44% more common in primary school children living in hard water areas, than those who live in areas with soft water. Similar studies carried out in Spain and Japan  found higher incidence of eczema in areas  supplied with hard water rather than natural soft water.

Gainesville’s University of Florida Communications published a Health Podcast (goo.gl/Mbptxq) where they share the results of a study performed by scientists at King’s College in London. The study found babies, as young as 3 months, in homes with hard water had a higher level of calcium carbonate (a mineral found in Hard Water) and were more likely to develop eczema. The risk increased by a staggering 87%!!

If you or a loved one suffers from Eczema or dry skin, hard water may be part of the reason. Contact us and one of our highly trained Water Specialist will answer your questions, test your water and share with you the Water Treatment solution that is right for you!

You can reach us at: Gainesville 352-372-2707  or Ocala 352-369-1707 .

You can also schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out this form:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

Are you bathing in or drinking well water?

Well water is vulnerable to contamination from sewage, improper well construction, heavy rainfall or floods, as well as runoff from livestock farms and produce farms.

Contaminants such as iron and hydrogen sulfide, tannin,  other organic matter (herbicides, pesticides), turbidity, and most bacterial contamination (viruses, bacteria, amoebas, etc.)  can end up  polluting  your well water. Many of these are disease-causing, meaning  it is important to test your well water and possibly treat it regularly.

The System

A Chlorination Dechlorination (CDC) Water Treatment System is a very effective way of treating  problematic well  water. It removes contaminants with the use of chlorine and contact time.  Contact time is the period of time water is exposed to chlorine before removal to enter the home.

The amount of chlorine injected and the length of contact time required for removal of specific contaminants varies from well to well. It is wise to have a professional company install the system and offer guidance/training for proper ongoing maintenance  since water conditions in wells often change. When this happens, you have to adjust the levels of chlorine upward or downward to meet the current need.

A Chlorination Dechlorination (CDC) System also includes an auto back-washing Carbon Filter. This filter plays a critical role in the entire process. It traps and  purges particulate matter and multiple forms of oxidized iron. And minimizes the effect of potentially toxic disinfection byproducts by removing the residual chlorine along with its disinfection byproducts – Trihalomethanes (THM’s) and Haloacetic acids (HAAs).

For More Information:

Are you interested in knowing if your well water is safe for your family?  Would you like to know if a Chlorination DeChlorination (CDC) System or another water treatment technology can improve the quality of your water?  Our highly trained professionals are ready to answer any questions you may have.

You can reach us at: 352-372-2707 Gainesville or 352-369-1707 Ocala.

You can also schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out the form on this link:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water-analysis/

Are you experiencing orange or black stains in your sinks and bathtubs?  Does your water have a foul smell? Or your plumbing fixtures, shower stall doors and glasses getting etched? All of the above? Therefore, wanting to solve these problems at an affordable price? Good news! Best Water Solutions’ Sanitizing Conditioners is here to solve these problems at a price you can afford!

Advanced self-chlorinating technology and electronic Sanitizing Conditioners perform like four units in one. Therefore, they are one of the most innovative and effective systems in the market today.

When opening the tap a bacteria can cause, red or black slime and stains on plumbing fixtures and foul smells. As a result, causing the opposite effect of what you want in your home. So, getting a Sanitizing Conditioner will kill and remove this iron and sulfur bacteria that can incubate and grow in water softener beds.

Advantages of Sanitizing Conditioners:

• Softens water
• Removes iron, manganese and hardness
• Corrects pH levels in acid water
• Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors
• Provides superior filtering of particles and turbidity
• Does not require chemicals, therefore you will not consume anything harmful
• Self-chlorinating, rather than having to remember to put chlorine in
• Easy monitoring: audio visual “check salt”, advanced history and diagnostic screens
• Worry free, so there’s one less thing you have to think about:
  • extended lithium backup
  • overrun capacity protection
• Flexible “adjustable cycle sequence” programming saves water, salt and money
• Advanced electronics
• Water proof weather cover for outdoor installations, so it lasts longer
• In conclusion, a sanitizing conditioner has many benefits!

Isn’t it amazing that a Sanitizing Conditioner can solve so many problems?

Give us a call.  We will test your water and discuss with you whether a Sanitizing Conditioner or another technology will be most appropriate for you.

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Or you can call us:

Gainesville: (352) 372-2707 – Ocala: (352) 369-1707 – Toll-Free: (800) 516-8962

Or Email us: info@BestWaterSolutions.com

It’s August and another school year is about to begin! Amid back-to-school shopping, planning for after-school activities and making healthy lunchbox meals many people forget one very important thing: Their kid’s hydration.

Children’s Hydration

Children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults due to their lower body weight and smaller reserve of body fluids. A national study at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed alarming results: “More than half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting enough hydration – probably because they’re not drinking enough water. Notably, nearly a quarter of the children and adolescents in the study reported drinking no plain water at all.”

Researchers reported that dehydration could have significant repercussions for children and teen’s physical health and their emotional and cognitive functions (concentration, alertness, and short-term memory). Researcher indicated that “this is an issue that could really be reducing quality of life and well-being for many, many children and youth.”

“The good news is that this is a public health problem with a simple solution,” said senior author Steven Gortmaker, professor of the practice of health sociology. “If we can focus on helping children drink more water—a low-cost, no-calorie beverage—we can improve their hydration status, which may allow many children to feel better throughout the day and do better in school.”

Drinking Enough Water Each Day is Essential

Drinking enough water is essential for physiological processes such as circulation, metabolism, temperature regulation and waste removal. Although excessive dehydration is associated with serious health problems, even mild dehydration can cause headaches, irritability, poor physical performance and reduced cognitive functioning.

Daily fluid intake recommendations for children depend on age, gender, clothing, weather and the physical activities they engage in. But generally it is advised that kids 4-8 years old drink approximately 5 cups of fluid a day. Kids 9-13 years old should consume 7 to 8 cups a day. And kids from 14 to 18 years old should drink 8 to 11 cups. Younger children need relatively smaller drinks (approx. 1/2 cup serving).

When choosing drinks for your children be aware that although, all drinks provide water and may contain essential vitamins and minerals, they can still have unwanted sugars and caffeine that can have a negative impact on their health.

So what are the best drinks to pack in your kid’s lunch boxes? 

– Water: Should be the first choice. It is natural, healthy and hydrates without unwanted sugars or stimulants!You want your water from a safe and trusted source, preferably Purified Filtered Water or Reverse Osmosis Water from your home tap. You can enhance the taste by adding fresh lemon, lime or orange slices for a refreshing, subtle hint of flavor without added sugar.

– Fruit juice: Whole fruit is a better choice than fruit juice. But if you choose to give them juice, avoid processed store bought juices with added sugars. Buy whole fruit juices or make the juices at home adding some vegetables to boost nutritional value. You can also add some water to the juice to cut down on the amount of sugar.

– Milk: Although this shouldn’t be their main source of hydration, milk is a nutritious drink for children and teens. It is a source of calcium, which is important for growing strong bones and teeth. This could be a good choice to accompany their breakfast.

Drinks you should AVOID giving kids include soft drinks, sports drinks and flavored mineral waters that have large amounts of caffeine (which causes water loss), sugar and calories. In fact, a can of soft drink contains around 10 teaspoons of sugar which causes tooth decay, hyperactivity, poor appetite, picky eating, change in bowel habits and excess weight gain.

Practical tips to keep your kids hydrated:

• Ensure kids drink water before and after school, as well as before and during playtime.
• In hot weather, pack a frozen bottle of homemade Purified water in your child’s lunchbox.
• Parents, teachers and guardians should offer water regularly, especially in hot environments.
• Don’t keep sweetened drinks at home; make cold water available instead.
• To wean kids from sweetened drinks dilute them with water and eventually replace them with water.
• When playing sports encourage kids to drink purified water or a Homemade Citrus Electrolyte Drink rather than commercial sports drinks or energy drinks, which contain artificial colors and flavors, sugar, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, etc.

Homemade Citrus Electrolyte Drink: safe, easy, tasty, economical:

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 cups of water (filtered or purified) or raw coconut water

2 tbsp. organic raw honey or organic maple syrup

1/8 tsp Himalayan Pink salt or Celtic sea salt (Himalayan salt has 84 trace minerals)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well.

• Serve plain Purified water in decorative bottles or pitchers. Add slices of lemon, lime, orange or mint leaves for flavor. In hot weather keep it chilled with ice cubes.
• Remember that many foods have a high water content and can also contribute to fluid intake. i.e. fruits, vegetables, yogurt.
• Always pack a bottle of Purified water in school bags or lunchboxes for kids heading off to school/outings/other activities.

We can help you provide Purified water to your kids.  It is more cost effective and healthier than bottled water, which has been proven by independent researchers to contain impurities. It is safer than municipal and well water and can be easily available at your faucet.   Peace of mind at your fingertips! How good is that?

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Or Email us: info@BestWaterSolutions.com

Pets are a part of more than 82 million households. Each family wants what is best for them:  food, vets, and safe toys. Often overlooked is clean and safe drinking water. Our pets, like ourselves, are 60% to 70% water, and we all need water to survive. For optimal health our pets require good quality water free of the contaminants often found in well and in municipal water supplies. Things like parasites, bacteria, chlorine and its by-products, fluoride, heavy metals, and arsenic. Additionally, iron, magnesium, and nitrates can cause health problems for our families and pets.

What to Do

Aware of these risks, some pet owners use bottled water. Unfortunately, in some instances bottled water is plain tap water, leaving pets exposed to harmful contaminants.  To add insult to injury, bottled water can be very expensive and the manufacturing and delivering process pollute the environment.

At a minimum offer your pets water that has been filtered via an Activated Carbon Filter, and change the filter per manufacturer’s recommendations – otherwise, bacteria can grow inside the filter which can cause health problems for your pets and family.

Cats and Dogs

Pets may not understand the benefits of fresh filtered water, but they do notice that water free from fluoride, chlorine, and other contaminants tastes better. What an easy way to make them happy and encourage them to stay hydrated!  Hot summer days, exercise, play, illness, and infection can lead to dehydration, which can turn life threatening quickly.  If you suspect your dogs or cats are dehydrated, seek veterinary care immediately.

Pets will drink more water if their water bowls are clean, full, and easily accessible.  Change the water frequently since water loses oxygen and is more susceptible to organism growth that can make your pet sick.  Wash water bowls daily and disinfect periodically. Stainless steel or crock-style bowls are the easiest to clean and resist scratches that can harbor bacteria.  Replace bowls when they start looking worn.

Aquatic pets

Whether you have a goldfish in a small bowl or many fish in a large fresh water aquarium, keep in mind that water is your pet’s home. Therefore, the quality of the water you use is very important.

The easiest, most obvious way to fill your tank seems to be using water from the tap. Although this may work for many fish owners, municipal water sources usually contain chlorine or chloramine which can harm your pets. Well water in North Florida often contains phosphates and/or other organic compounds that can greatly affect the health of your fish.

Some aquatic pets flourish in Filtered Water while others do better in Reverse Osmosis Water, and others are healthier in Soft Water.

Amphibians

Amphibians do not drink water but absorb it through their skin.  The higher the quality of water the longer frogs, salamanders, and others in this category will live. If you find a tadpole and want to keep it as a pet, it is best not to use tap water since they are very sensitive to water quality.

As you can see different pets have different water needs. Good quality water will help them achieve and maintain optimal health for many years.

Installing a water filtration system in your home or under your sink will ensure that you are giving your pet the best possible water from a source you know and trust.

If you are interested in hearing more about the benefits of Treated Water for your pets, contact us today. A member of our team will be happy to help you and tell you all about the equipment that best fits your needs and budget.

A healthy pet is a happy pet!

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