Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a state-of-the-art water purification system.  It is a technologically advanced filtration method that removes a very wide range of contaminants from water.  It also provides protection from microorganisms in the water.

Reverse Osmosis

Kidney dialysis, laboratory tests, manufacturers and desalination (removing salt from sea water to produce drinking water) utilize reverse osmosis. It’s also, great for homes.

To better understand RO’s let’s refresh the concept of osmosis from our school days.  An example of osmosis is the process by which a plant absorbs water through its root network. Reverse Osmosis reverses this process using the pressure in the water line to force the contaminated raw water against a semi-permeable membrane. This accepts only the pure water, sending it to a small storage tank for household consumption. The contaminated water discharges to a drain for recycling or to some other useful place.

An RO for Residential Use is Composed of Several Filters:

The first filter: is either an extremely fine mesh pre-filter, or a combination of sediment and carbon pre-filter that protects the RO’s membrane from damage by chlorine and/or fine debris, sand or sediment in the water.

The second filter: is the RO membrane, which is the “work-horse” of the system.  It removes inorganic compounds such as heavy metals, arsenic, chromium 6, mercury, nitrates, cadmium, cyanide and more. It also provides protection from microorganisms in the water such as bacteria, viruses, giardia and cysts.

The third filter: is a post-filter that removes organic compounds such as herbicides, pesticides and hundreds more from the water.

Benefits of an RO:

• Provides your family with the pure, safe, great tasting water vital to your health and well being.
•  You have a never ending supply of purified water for drinking, cooking, baby formula and pets at your fingertips
• Fill your own container for only $0 .14 per gallon.
• Imagine the savings when you no longer spend $0.99 for a 16 ounce bottle of water!
• Additionally, you can help reduce the amount of empty bottles in our landfills.

A water line from the RO can attach to your refrigerator so you can enjoy cool purified water and crystal clear ice cubes.

Maintenance

To ensure proper functioning of an RO system, and for the protection of the users the system needs annual preventative maintenance.  The RO membrane flushes itself as it discharges contaminants. Since the pre- and- post- filters store the contaminants that are removed from the water they need to be replaced in a timely manner.  Otherwise, contaminants will begin to release back into the water stream along with newly arriving contaminants.  Fortunately, they are inexpensive to replace and doing so protects the life span of the membrane.

Call today to see if an RO is right for you!

Gainesville: 352-372-2707 Ocala: 352-369-1707

Tales of the Fountain of Youth have been recounted in Greece, since the early Crusades. This spring is thought to restore youth and bring eternal life to those who drank from it or bathed in its waters. Another recurrent myth is the legendary ambrosia of the Greeks, a nectar that could turn back the hands of time.

These Legends Have Something in Common:

Putting aside their veracity, these legends have something in common: a fluid that washes out impurities and signs of age. Although, there might not be a magical potion or spring, drinking purified water throughout the day is vital to the prevention of aging symptoms.

Indeed, health, beauty, stamina, strength and youthfulness are intimately tied to your hydration. Most of the reverse-the-clock qualities of water link to the fact that water is the primary transport system for our bodies. It carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, gets rid of toxins, keeps neurons in shape and digestive organs properly obtaining energy from the food consumed. When not well hydrated, blood thickens and turns acidic, slowing circulation and hindering the removal of toxins.

These toxins accumulate and deteriorate our cells…and that’s when aging accelerates. Skin sags, memory fails, energy drops, joint capsules lose its smooth motion.  Water can in fact prevent or cure some of these problems, becoming your favorite anti-aging remedy!

Here are Some of the Benefits this Particular Ambrosia can Bring to You:

• Your skin will be softer and smoother. Dry, not properly hydrated, skin has less resilience, shows flakiness and is more prone to wrinkling.
• Water maintains skin moisture and delivers essential nutrients to cells. That’s good news for your pocket: when your cells are dehydrated, they need water from the inside rather than lotion from the outside. Drinking sufficient water will often do a job better than expensive facial creams.
• Helps reduce fatigue. More than occasionally, when our muscles or mind lose their optimal performance, it’s because they are not receiving the proper amount of oxygen. Remember what we mentioned about water being our main source of nutrients and 02 transportation? Bingo!
• It can help you with weight management and appetite control. Before you eat ask yourself, am I hungry or am I thirsty? We often confuse the signals. As the body burns fat deposits they release toxins that need to be flushed out with water.
• Water lubricates joint spaces and keeps cartilage soft. Since cartilage is 70% water keeping it hydrated is extremely important. Hydrated cartilage keeps bones from rubbing against each other.
• A well hydrated immune system is a stronger immune system. It can more efficiently produce lymph to transport white blood cells and other immune cells throughout the body to combat disease.

Although not eternal, water will certainly give you a longer and renewed youth!

One last tip: make sure you know what is in your water since it could contain contaminants that could cause you to show and feel your age more quickly than you’d like.

For a free analysis of your water contact us by calling 352-372-2707 in Gainesville or 352-369-1707 in Ocala. At this no obligation evaluation, our water specialists will test your water and provide a range of options to improve its quality.

Drink more, live more!

Spring is the perfect time for a clean start. With the rays of the Sun warming our homes again, it’s time to freshen up our households with a deep spring cleaning. But, getting rid of all those layers of dust can be exhausting and costly. Well, get ready for some great news!

Saving Money and Time Might be Much Easier Than You Think!

Water is probably the most overlooked area for cost savings. It cleans our surfaces and runs through our appliances, but if our water is hard ( high content of minerals such as limestone) it can hinder cleaning and slim down our wallets.

We can transform hard water into soft water with the use of a Softener.  Soft water will effectively help make our homes sparkling clean while saving us time, labor and money.

 Here are Some Examples of the Benefits of Soft Water:

1.  Spring cleaning challenges your washing machine as the loads of curtains, sheets and clothes increases. This means lots of detergent and energy. Soft water reduces the need for laundry products. According to the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF), you will save up to 50% on the detergent you use.
2. Soft water can save you 24% on your energy bill since it allows you to do your laundry at a lower water temperature (60 degrees vs. 100) and still removes stains successfully.
3. Soft water will prevent scale buildup in your water-using appliances, allowing them to work more efficiently. This is especially appreciated during spring cleaning season.  And in the long run, it will spare you the cost of expensive repairs or premature replacement of the appliances.
4. Pipes and drains are also affected by hard water scale buildup and can end up getting clogged or obstructed over time. Soft water will keep your pipes and drains clean, making an expensive repair less probable and ensuring a perfect flow of water throughout your entire house.
5. Save time and energy when cleaning glassware, silverware and your kitchen in general! With fewer impurities, soft water will give you faster, cleaner and shinier results. No more hard water spots that take extra time to remove.
6. Prevents the formation of soap scum that sticks to your bathroom tiles, shower doors, bathtubs, faucets and sinks.  Your bathroom will be easier to clean and you will use less cleaning supplies.  Less scrubbing = more time to enjoy Spring!
7. Fabrics washed in soft water will be softer and fluffier since no hard minerals or soap scum are trapped in them.  Having your water softened will provide brighter and healthier clothes, allowing you to use them for more seasons than you usually could.

Wash out the dust and enjoy Spring with Soft Water!

At Best Water Solutions, we want to provide you with the best solutions for your household filtration. Contact us for a free professional water analysis by calling 352-372-2707 in Gainesville or 352-369-1707 in Ocala. At this no obligation evaluation, our water specialists will test your water and provide a range of options for filtration and purification to fit your needs and your budget.

Tax refund time is here!  Thinking about the best way to use your funds?

Consider Investing in the Protection of Your Family’s Health with a Drinking Water Purification System for Your Home.

We once thought tap water was safe, but now we know that it can be contaminated with many pollutants for which no testing is required, and no health regulation standards are established. Heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, arsenic, chromium 6, pharmaceuticals and other man-made materials as well as bacteria, viruses and cysts have been found in North Central Florida’s water supply and can pose a serious health threat. Therefore, having a water system in your home is vital.

Issues With Community Water & Wells

If your water comes from a community water supply with chlorine, it may have an unpleasant taste and smell, altering the appearance and taste of foods and drinks.

If you are on a well your water may not be sanitary.

Bottled Water Does Not Solve the Problem

Unfortunately, using bottled water does not solve the problem. 40% of bottled water is actually tap water that may, or may not be adequately filtered. Though, the plastic bottles themselves contain BPA and phathalates. These mimic hormones in your body and can disrupt your health. On top of that, purity standards for bottled water are more lax than those for municipal tap water. In conclusion, bottled water is not the solution.

Bottled water costs 1,900 times more than tap water. This is really astonishing when you think that what you are paying for may be no different, or worse than what comes out of your tap.

A Reverse Osmosis Purification System Can Protect Your Family

The best protection for your family is a Reverse Osmosis Purification System.  It removes pesticides, herbicides, disinfection by-products, lead, arsenic, bacteria, viruses, cysts, pharmaceuticals and many other contaminants from water.  An endless supply of filtered water can be at your fingertips for only 10 cents per gallon!

For more information call:

Gainesville: 352-372-2707 Ocala: 352-369-1707

As 2017 starts we make resolutions to try something new or to improve something in our lives.  One resolution that will improve our health and well being is adding more water to our daily routines.

What are the Benefits?

Increase in energy and decrease in fatigue: Drinking plenty of water prevents dehydration, and helps organs function properly giving us more vitality.

Reduces Anxiety and Stress: Our brains need water to function well. Therefore, hydration reduces the stress on our bodies helping keep us at our best.

Weight loss: Water is calorie free and hydrating.  So, replacing high caloric drinks with water helps accelerate weight loss.

Detoxification: Drinking more water will cleanse and flush toxins from our bodies.

Staying mentally alert:  Our brains are 75% water. Drinking water throughout the day helps us stay hydrated and alert.

Improved sleep: Dehydration can result in restlessness, disruption of the body’s natural rhythms and a host of other problems. In conclusion,  increasing water consumption is the simplest and healthiest cure for dehydration.

A more youthful appearance: Drinking half our body’s weight in ounces of water per day keeps our skin moisturized and helps reduce wrinkles.

So, drink up to the many perks that water offers including making YOU a healthier version of yourself in 2017.

1. Hard Water Stains. Cut a lemon in half and rub over the hard water stains, then rinse!
2. Stains in Bathtub. To remove dirt and grime from your tub, sprinkle baking soda on the stains. Then spray with white vinegar until it starts to foam. Scrub until it turns into a paste, scrubbing away the stains! This can also be used on sinks and toilet bowls.
3. Stainless Steel Sink (Soap Scum & Hard Water). Rinse the sink with water. Grab a lemon or lime and cut it in half. Pour some baking soda into a dish. Dip the meat side of the fruit into the baking soda. Scrub, repeating if necessary, then rinse.
4. Washing Machine.  Make sure you’re cleaning out your washing machine at least once a year. Read your machine’s instructions on how to drain the hose, removing sediment and buildup. This will help keep your machine in top working order.
5. (The EASIEST tip of ALL!) Don’t feel like scrubbing? Cleaning? Sweating? Then call Best Water Solutions! By installing a water filtration system in your home, you can eliminate hard water stains and soap scum, as well as make a huge difference in protecting your appliances and extending their life. Call us today for a free water analysis and consultation and say goodbye to hard water stains and soap scum!

Searching for some New Year’s Resolutions that don’t involve fad diets or a gym membership? Look no further! Here are some New Year’s Resolutions that are not only easy, but give back to you, your family and the environment.

Make a difference in your environment:

1.    With Best Water Solutions Earth friendly equipment resolve to  reduce your carbon footprint:

       –  Eliminate bottlde water and reduce landfill trash

       –  Use less harmful chemicals and water to clean your home

       – Use less  soap and detergents when washing clothes, etc.

       – Improve the efficiency of your water heaters which could save 20% of your energy bill

            *Saving you $ is an added benefit of each of the above.

Make a difference in your home :

2.      With Best Water Solutions Drinking Water equipment, resolve to:

        – Enhance the quality of your tap water

        –  Improve the health of your family and pets

        – Improve the taste and appearance of food

        – Help with the flushing of toxins from your body by drinking 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of Best Water per day.

Make a difference in your life:

3.      With a Water Softener from Best Water Solutions, resolve to:

    – Have healthier, softer skin and hair

    – Prevent wrinkles on skin

    – Extend life of appliances

    – Enjoy sparkling dishes and flatware

    – Enjoy cleaner, softer laundry

Call us today to schedule your free consultation and water analysis. By installing our drinking water equipment and water softeners, you accomplish all of the above resolutions in one easy move, and continue them for years to come!

Gainesville: 352-372-2707 Ocala: 352-369-1707