Water Doctor's line of filtration systems reduce unwanted contaminants such as chlorine, lead, nitrates, radium, MTBE, arsenic, cysts and much more!! Contact our sales staff to learn which system is right for your needs.

The HydroLife 180 KDF Filter will reduce lead, metals, organic compounds, taste and door. The HL180 is installed under the kitchen sink with a separate faucet for drinking water. The cartridge is changed approximately every 12 months. The filter provides water  "on demand". Hook-up for ice-maker and refrigerator dispenser may be available.

If you are interested in a high performance drinking water system which treats a wide variety of contaminants, we offer Reverse Osmosis. This system slowly produces high quality drinking water.

The TGI Pure Reverse Osmosis unit will reduce 75%-98% of the organic chemicals in the water include: nitrates, radium, lead, phosphates, sulfates, chlorine, sodium, organic chemicals, cysts and other EPA listed contaminants. This system is installed under the kitchen sink with a separate gooseneck faucet for cooking and drinking water. For filtration of water to the refrigerator and ice maker, a booster pump is added to the system for higher pressures and more production capacity. Yearly service is needed to change filters, sanitize the system; charge the holding tank and test the water.

 

INFORMATION ON VARIOUS CONTAMINANTS

One of the most common questions asked by our clients is "How safe is my drinking water?" If you have Public (municipal) water supply, you may request information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by calling their drinking water hotline (1-800-426-4791). You may also request a copy of their pamphlet titled Water On Tap: A Consumer's Guide to the Nation's Drinking Water (EPA 815-K-97-002). This informational piece answers frequently asked questions regarding our drinking water. EPA has issued drinking water standards for more than 80 contaminants and requires municipal water suppliers to comply with maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). Some municipal suppliers will provide the public with a copy of their latest report on water test results. It may be helpful to look on your water bill for a phone number and ask for the appropriate department.



Primary (safety) issues on private well water commonly include Bacteria, Nitrates, Lead, Radon and Radium. EPA suggests well water users test annually for Bacteria and Nitrate. Listed below is a discussion on contaminants which MAY be found in private and public water supplies.

Nitrates are considered harmful to infants and expectant mothers as it is believed to be a cause of "blue baby syndrome". A temporary blood disorder, which is reversible once the contaminating source is removed. Older children and adults are able to reject the effects of nitrate nitrogen in their blood and rarely have problems except at extremely high nitrate levels. The maximum allowable level of nitrate in drinking water is 10 ppm (parts per million). Levels of 10 or greater require treatment.

The most popular treatment for Nitrates in drinking water is "Reverse Osmosis". This is a high performance system which eliminates MANY contaminants from water. This system is installed under the kitchen sink or in an unfinished basement with a line run to a separate gooseneck faucet for drinking water. Service required: The Pre and Post Filter are changed yearly - the Membrane is changed every 3-5 years. Elements such as iron or hard water may clog the Reverse Osmosis, therefore, a water analysis should be performed when sizing the unit.

Please contact our sales representative for pricing and for specialized systems.

Lead may leach from lead solder in plumbing or service lines and brass/copper alloys used in some well pumps. In well water, the major contributor to this leaching is acidic water. Acidic water will corrode copper pipes, appliances, and plumbing fixtures and may leach lead if it is present in the plumbing. The solution for this is an Acid Neutralizer.

Lead may also leach from public water service lines leading into your home; and from submersible well pumps on private well water. Brass faucets may also have lead alloys which may leach into the water. This generally occurs when water has sat overnight or for long periods. For this reason, it is wise to run water for one minute before drawing cooking or drinking water.

To reduce lead in drinking water, many water filter systems are available. Please see your options under Drinking Water Filtration.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, short-lived radioactive gas which is produced by decay of uranium rock. This gas is considered carcinogenic when inhaled. Radon in water is emitted to air, especially where water is agitated or sprayed (shower, washing machine). If an indoor air remediation system is installed in your home, than the EPA recommended level for radon in water is 4,000 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter). If an indoor air system is NOT installed, then the EPA suggests a level of 300 to 1,000 pCi/L for radon in water.

There is a general conversion rate between radon in water to radon in air: For every 10,000 pCi/L of radon in the water, 1 pCi/L is added to the air. The maximum recommended air level for radon is 4 pCi/L.

Radon is commonly treated with Air Stripper Systems or Carbon Filtration Tanks. Air Stripper Systems offer a natural method with no waste disposal issues; but are very expensive. Carbon Filtration Systems are less expensive to purchase; however, periodic carbon replacement and potential carbon recycling fees should be considered.