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How To Choose A Water Treatment Company: Questions to Ask

Are you considering installing a new water treatment system in your home? Wondering how to know which company is best for you? Here are some questions to ask:

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Can the company demonstrate that they are certified by the national Water Quality Association? (http://www.wqa.org) (This may be your best assurance that a company meets the technical and ethical standards that you deserve)		Yes


Does the company have a full-time installation staff that is nationally certified and has years of hands-on local experience? Or are they hiring day or contract labor? Or does the company perform water treatment as a sideline to supplement a business looking for additional revenue?		Water Treatment Experts in North Central Florida Since 1982


Can the company show valid insurance certificates proving they are well insured to protect you and your property in case of an accident, mistake or unplanned damage?		Liability $2,000,000 Vehicle $1,000,000


Can they show valid insurance certificates proving the technicians are covered by Worker’s Compensation Insurance to protect you from a potential lawsuit if they are injured on your property?		Yes


Does the company have a Master Level Certified Water Specialist on staff with advanced training to ensure correct match of technologies with your water chemistry? And ensure correct sizing of equipment to properly treat your water without losing water pressure in your house?		Yes


Does the company complete thorough background investigations and screenings of job applicants to ensure only people with the highest integrity will be working in your home?		Yes


Is the technician who will be servicing your system rewarded with a commission for every part they use in the repair process? Whether you need the part or not?		No


Are the equipment and parts they are offering proprietary and available only to one dealer in your region? Thereby forcing you to use that dealer whether their service team meets your expectations or not?		No


Is the technician certified by a national, independent, third-party? Thereby demonstrating knowledge of safe, correct use of electrical, plumbing, technological materials and procedures?		Yes

We Can Help You!

Best Water Solutions has been serving our friends and neighbors in North Central Florida since 1982. Every member of our service team is factory-trained and nationally certified through the Water Quality Association (WQA). We take pride in the thoroughness and quality of our work and the value we bring to our customers.

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

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Giving Back to Our Community: Working with Habitat for Humanity in Alachua County

Photo Credit: Alachua Habitat for Humanity

Earlier this month, Best Water Solutions had the honor of partnering with Alachua Habitat for Humanity and Santa Fe College’s Perry Construction Institute to build a house for a family in need in High Springs.

Since our founding in 1982, Best Water Solutions has always been actively engaged with the North Central Florida community. Serving and giving back to the community that fostered our growth for over 35 years is incredibly important to us, and working with Alachua County Habitat for Humanity has given us an exciting opportunity to do just that.

Alachua Habitat for Humanity Housing Project

Every year, the Santa Fe College construction apprentices build a home with Habitat for Humanity, putting their vocational skills to work by installing the plumbing, electricity, air conditioning and heating systems in the housing project. As a member of the Plumbing Advisory Committee for the Perry Construction Institute, Best Water Solutions has worked with the plumbing apprentices in the past, providing hands-on training in the water treatment industry. So it was a perfect partnership opportunity to join the plumbing students on this construction project, providing them with technical guidance and training to install our donated water treatment equipment in the home.

Cooperative Installation

The Best Water Solutions representative on site for the day was our very own Service Manager, Roy Duenas. Roy worked with the plumbing apprentices installing pipes and water treatment equipment at the High Springs housing project. The apprentices, some of whom have been mentored by our certified service crew in the past, put learned skills and information to the test alongside Roy to properly install the equipment on the home.

We’re looking forward to seeing a well-deserved family move into the new home shortly and enjoy the Safe and Pure Water provided by our donated water system. We loved installing it in the house, and we trust that it gives the family many, many years of health and happiness!

Stay Connected!

For updates on the Alachua Habitat for Humanity housing construction and our partnership with Santa Fe College Perry Construction Institute, follow us on Facebook!

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— Alachua Habitat (@alachuahabitat) June 9, 2017

Bacteria in Your Water

Bacteria, Viruses, and other Microbes in Water

You can rarely detect microbes such as bacteria, viruses, cysts, amoebas, protozoans and parasites in water through sight, smell or taste. Consequently many people go years before realizing they have a problem in their water.

Most waterborne microbes are harmless; others like E. coli, Giardia and Cryptosporidium can cause stomach cramps or pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, fever, flu-like symptoms and dehydration.

If your water comes from a well the EPA recommends that you test it once a year.

However, it is wise to test it more often if:

A baby, child, pregnant woman or an elderly person lives in your home
Someone in your home has recurring gastrointestinal problems
Someone in your home has a compromised immune system
Install new well or pump
Repair or replace old well or pipe
Purchase a new home
You want to find out if your existing water treatment system is working
Your water has had a change in color, odor or cloudiness

To Disinfect Water with Microbes Use One of the Following Types of Water Treatment Equipment

Ultraviolet (UV) Light

Ultraviolet does not involve chemicals. It kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans and cysts that may be present in water by exposing water to light at just the right wavelength for killing microbes. The light source must be kept clean and the UV lamp, pre and post filters, and replace periodically. However, UV light cannot remove gases, heavy metals or particulates. If these are present in your water additional filtration such as Granular Activated Carbon may be necessary.

Ozone

To produce ozone you expose oxygen to a high-voltage current. It quickly destroys viruses, bacteria and any other microbes while also removing sulfur, iron and manganese. Ozone decomposes rapidly and does not introduce foul odors, tastes or harmful disinfection byproducts into the water. This water treatment method is more costly and energy consuming than Ultraviolet.

Chlorination-Dechlorination

In this disinfection method, add chlorine water to kill microbes and break down manganese, hydrogen sulfide and iron. However, chlorine will not typically kill Giardia or cryptosporidium in their cyst form. A Chlorination System is a cost effective method that yields clearer, better tasting water.

Some people object to chlorine’s taste, odor and the harmful disinfection byproducts created when chlorine is mixed with naturally occurring compounds in the water. These byproducts (THM’s) are known to cause health issues, though you can be remove it with Granular Activated Carbon Filters.

Contact us today to learn more about your water and the Water Treatment Equipment that will protect the health of your family and give you the safe pure water you deserve.

Contact us:

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

Schedule your FREE Water Analysis today by filling out the form on this link:  https://bestwatersolutions.comfree-water

Or Email us: info@BestWaterSolutions.com

Difference Between Water Softeners and Water Conditioners

Salt or Potassium Based Water Softener

Through the ion-exchange process this system removes hard water minerals (dissolved limerock) from the water before the water enters your home. There is an exchange of hard water for salt or potassium ions in the water softener’s resin tank. As larger volumes of water are softened, the beads become coated with hardness ions. The control valve draws salt or potassium from the brine tank cleaning the beads. This causes the stripping of the limerock from the beads and then discharges with the excess salt or potassium, into a waste water drain.

Removal of the hard water minerals prevents the formation of unsightly water scum that adheres to surfaces in your home, skin and clothing. With this Water Treatment system soaps and detergents will lather easily and work more efficiently. You will use 80% less, which is easy on your budget and safe for your family. Absence of hard minerals also extends the life of your water using appliances, and prevents your pipes from clogging with limerock scale.

Water Conditioner

In the salt-free process dissolved limerock remains in the water, but its form then changes so it will not cling to surfaces or precipitate into scale. Using Template Assisted Crystallization (TAC), it processes water through a catalytic media. It then converts hardness minerals to hardness crystals, which do not bind to surfaces.

You do not need a back-wash control valve because the system works as a Conditioner not as a Softener. Since the system does not capture hard minerals it does not need to be purged. It requires no chemicals, salt, potassium, or valve repair and is easy to install.

On the other hand you still have the dissolved limerock in your water, which means your body is still exposed to it.

In Summary:

A Water Softener REMOVES hard water minerals from the water. A Water Conditioner only ALTERS the minerals, allowing them to remain in the water.

Now that you know the difference between a Softener and a Conditioner, which one would you choose? Contact us today for a water test!

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

Or Email us: info@BestWaterSolutions.com

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Dangers of Nitrates in Water

Nitrates are one of the most common and widespread contaminants in Florida. Waste disposal (particularly from animal farming), the increase of artificial fertilizers in homes and farms, septic systems, and changes in land has caused an increase in the levels of Nitrates in groundwater supplies throughout North Florida through the years.

Effects on Your Infant

Although high levels of Nitrates are not a direct threat for adults, it can affect your infant. Nitrates present a serious health concern for infants six months or younger. If bottle-fed babies drink formula made with water high in Nitrates, or if an infant drinks water or juice containing Nitrates, they can develop a potentially fatal condition: “blue baby syndrome.” This is when Nitrates interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to all parts of the body.

Nitrates do not change the smell, taste, or color of your water, making it very hard to detect without a water test.

Boiling Water Worsens the Problem

Do NOT boil water that may contain Nitrates. Boiling water will not decrease Nitrates, rather it INCREASES the concentration by evaporating water and leaving Nitrates behind.

Test Your Drinking Water on a Regular Basis

Testing is done frequently for contaminants in municipal water supplies at the treatment plant. However, contaminants can sneak in as it travels through water mains and your own home plumbing. Therefore, we highly recommend you test your drinking water on a regular basis unless you have a water treatment system.

Well Water

If your drinking water comes from a private well make sure you test your water annually. This ensures it is free of Nitrates and other contaminants. This is most important in North Florida drinking water where pollution from runoff at dairy farms, chicken farms, and crop farms is increasing.

We Can Help

Best Water successfully removes Nitrates using water treatment equipment such as Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, and Distillation. Mechanical filters (including “pitcher filters” like Brita) or chemical disinfection, such as chlorination, do NOT remove Nitrates from water.

Want to learn more and let us test your water, call us:

Gainesville: (352) 372-2707 – Ocala: (352) 369-1707

You can also complete the online form HERE and a member of our team will contact you to make an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Is Bottled Spring Water Really from a Pure Spring?

Hydration is a key component for staying healthy. Everyone knows drinking a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day is recommended. But, what is often not mentioned is the quality of the water you are drinking. With so many different types and brands of bottled water, it’s hard to know what is the best choice.

Spring Water

The big buzz word in the bottled water industry is spring water. Advertisers often show images of snow-capped mountains and streams on the water bottles. This makes you to believe this water is meant for you to drink straight from the Earth. In reality, spring water is from an underground source (not necessarily a spring). It’s often untreated and can contain any number of impurities and/or contaminants.

The Natural Resources Defense Council has a study that found contaminants such as coliform, arsenic and nitrates in bottled water supplies. Best case scenario: you are drinking glorified, expensive tap water when you purchase bottled spring water.

Knowing you are drinking pure and safe water is essential. Best Water Solutions has treated drinking water in North Central Florida since 1982. We have practical, proven, cost-effective technology options that will assure you and your family are only drinking contaminant free, safe water.

Investing in Your Investments & Using Your Tax Refund to Protect Your Home

With the average tax-refund reaching $3,000 the past few years, many of us have a big decision on our hands. That is: How to best utilize these new funds? Consider protection for what may be your greatest financial investment, your home.

Consider a Water Filtration System from Best Water Solutions.

Sometimes, it’s what we don’t see that can harm us most. Hard water leaves stains on counter tops and faucets, despite constant cleaning. Though, the real damage from hard water occurs over time, and severely affects the life of our costly home appliances. When hard water is heated, the dissolved minerals in water form scale that covers the heating element in your hot water heater, dishwasher and other water using appliances. Over time, the scale on the element thickens, making it more difficult for the heating element to operate properly. Your appliances need to work harder to produce the same amount of hot water they did when they were new, drawing even more energy. Additionally, water pressure plummets as the volume of water is displaced by scale deposits.

With an investment in your home’s water system, you’re taking an active measure to extend the life of your appliances and save time in your daily cleaning routine. Make the best decision by using your tax refund to invest in your greatest investment.

Call Best Water Solutions today for a free water analysis and consultation.