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We give this product top rating. High flow, in-line filtration with zero waste and great industry specs on contaminant removal- it doesn’t get any easier. We even drop ship the replacement cartridges to your home automatically- easy! All of this for under 150.00 per year- it really is time to rethink the bottle.

Chloramine is used to disinfect most municipal water supplies including Indianapolis Indiana and surrounding suburbs. The following article published by the University of Nebraska details what chloramine is, and how you can remove it. I was actually surprised to learn that Reverse Osmosis Systems do not work for this compound. Only granular activated carbon will remove chloramines. See related article for details

http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/sendIt/g1704.pdf

There are so many good reasons to do something beyond yourself
We have the link to their website @indysoftwater.com. Well worth checking out. It is wonderful to see a non-profit really doing it right.

http://www.allaboutwater.org/water-filter.html  If you are on this site, then I am probably only confirming what you already know- but validation is a wonderful thing isn’t it?

I recently viewed a documentary called Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure that was an incredibly informative and easy to understand demonstration of the connection between the United State’s drinking water, its subsequent relationship to storm and waste water, and the potential problems caused by our country’s failing infrastructure. It was fascinating to see the magnitude of what major metropolitan areas face to keep our water safe and accessible. In addition, the film highlights some areas where communities are falling short of this goal and how it is affecting overall water quality. To find a full broadcast of this amazing documentary in your area, please click here. The YouTube video trailer for Liquid Assets can be found below.

It’s fairly safe to say that most of us go through a fairly similar process when looking to make improvements to our homes. From new appliances to service work, the process seems to take on the all-too-common pattern of making calls, comparing products based on price and quality, and trying to select the best value for the money.

Articles have sited over and over again how the information age has brought transparency to marketing and products. Consumers are, or at least have the capability of being, ultimately informed about the products and services they need. This proliferation of information has also created confusion, compounded by the difficulty of separating fact from fiction and the ever-stressful task of locating truly-reliable companies.

Especially in these times where most of our attention is focused on the straining economy, we all want and need to see our dollars go as far as possible.

In our industry there are many companies that offer very similar if not the same products.  So, when you ask yourself, “What’s the difference?” we can confidently say that we believe the answers to be service and longevity.

After selecting a quality product, the most important thing a company can provide is a comprehensive in-house warranty.  And then of course they need to be around to honor it! With a quality product you should not need the warranty, because the product will perform as expected. However, in the event that you do need to call in your warranty, there is nothing better than being able to make one call to resolve the issue.

As difficult as it may be to watch and wait to see how the economy will respond, we find there are some potential positive outcomes for consumers in this unprecedented situation. We believe that there may be a return in the relationship customers have with their service providers by recognizing the value and importance of supporting businesses in their local communities. We also think there may be a trend towards improved customer service and the process of customizing products to fit consumers’ needs.

At Indianapolis Soft Water Service, we are committed to top notch products and uncompromising service. We have been customizing water conditioning systems for residences and businesses since 1964.

Customers frequently ask, “Do those no-salt systems really work?” and according to the WQA and the IWQA, the answer is not black and white. The WQA has not certified any physical water conditioners (no-salt systems) because they have no quantifiable way to measure the product’s success. Part of the difficulty is that these systems may work well in some applications and fail in other very similar settings. Most physical water conditioners utilize various technologies such as magnets or other electronic devices, with the intent of keeping scale-causing minerals in a free-flowing state until they exit your plumbing. However, is important to note that these scale-reduction systems do not actually claim to soften water. While the debate continues as to whether these no-salt systems actually work, one thing is certain―if you prefer whiter laundry and softer skin, a water softener should be your product of choice.

Recently, the media and private research groups have been openly questioning whether US citizens are receiving adequate protection from the FDA on human health side effects linked to BPAs. BPAs are endocrine disruptors found in polycarbonate plastics containing the identification number 7. In rats and mice, endocrine disruptors were found to increase the risk of breast and prostate cancer while also affecting the mucous lining of the intestines. BPAs are found in all types of food and water containers including those used for canned foods. Of primary concern is that BPAs may leach from these containers into the products being consumed, potentially causing serious health effects, especially for infants and small children.

Avoiding BPAs

One way to reduce exposure to BPAs in drinking water is the use of a water quality control system such as an in line filtration systems that removes contaminants but leave the naturally present micro nutrients your body needs (think calcium and magnesium).  In addition, there are large amounts of chlorine used to bring tap water to consumable levels.

In regards to drinking ’soft’ water, the World Health Organization sited this among many other issues in a document released in 2004 referring to the risks of drinking demineralized water. They recommend consuming water in the most natural state possible, allowing of course that it is pure. What they found was that in instances when individuals consumed soft or demineralized water it lead to other health issues related to cardiovascular system and thyroid conditions. It can also lead to tiredness, weakness, and nutrient deficiencies. This article is available upon request.