http://www.lush.com/lushlife/haircare.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=xc6LvdsyJ4U

http://www.banthebottle.net/

http://www.grist.org/cities/2011-11-29-the-next-small-thing-how-neighborhood-level-sustainability-effor

I always love to hear stories about companies looking to provide the same or better quality while using less resources, especially water.  Check out what Levi’s is doing to reduce consumption of this valuable resource. http://tinyurl.com/6o3zypj
I would compare this to Clack Corporation continually pushing the envelope on water conservation within the water treatment field. As the first corporation to bring brine recycling to the residential level- they are challenging the status quo. The new Pro Mate 6.5 is no exception. By using half the water of a normal water softener, it is already light years ahead of the competition. This mentality in corporate America can be hard to find, so when I do, I love to applaud them.

http://www.tonic.com/p/safe-water-blog-action-day/

By definition sanitization is the process of killing pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert.  Why and when should I sanitize my reverse osmosis or my water softener?

Sanitization should occur during installation, during service, if well water becomes contaminated, or during a boil advisory.

Why is this so important? According to the the WQA,  Water must be considered as food… water treatment equipment must maintained in the same as would be required to safeguard the sanitary condition of any food.  Water treatment systems are susceptible to contamination from airborne, waterborne and human transmitted sources.

To put it simply, water from an unsanitized reverse osmosis system caused 10 times more illness than tap water.

The solution is found in professional products certified by the EPA and ANSI that use pre measured doses of sanitizers that are fast acting, low cost, and offer easy to use directions.   We recommend Sani System www.proproducts.com

Shopping for a new water softener can be a confusing process.  My water softener doesn’t work anymore and I’ve decided to replace it.  Who do I call?  Do I rent or purchase one?  Should I go with a water softener dealer or to a big box store?  If I go with a dealer should I work with a local company or one with national brand name recognition?  What type of softener do I want and how in the heck am I supposed to compare all of the different brands available?

Wow, there are a lot of options out there.  Our advice is to start by doing a little bit of homework.  Ask your family and friends who they have worked with.  Call 3 or 4 different water softener dealerships.  Get some info over the phone and if you feel comfortable with them have them come out to your home for a free consultation.

Try to get as much information about the unit you are interested in such as the size in thousands of grains, the type of control valve (metered on-demand or time-clock), all costs including installation, and specifics of the warranty (this is especially important!).

Ask about all of the products they have to offer.  Most dealers carry more than one line, they usually have something that fits your budget.

Work with a professional dealer!  You may pay a little more (or a lot more!), but it is well worth it.  You will get a recommendation from a water treatment professional, not just a sales person.  You will get a professional installation from a trained installer that does this every day for a living.  You will get a far superior product that will last you much longer.  When you purchase or rent from a professional dealer you will usually get a longer warranty and service when you need it.  You pick up the phone and dial a local number and get a live person.  A trained and qualified service tech from your local company will come to your home to address your needs.

Water softeners available at big box stores are often less expensive up front but then they have problems in 3-4 years and are very expensive to fix (if you can find someone who can service it!)  If you want to spend less money up front we highly recommend renting a water softener, then if you have any problems it doesn’t cost any extra to have it repaired.

Ask lots of questions, look for a company that is up to date with the latest equipment and has been in business for many years at the same location.  There are plenty of fly by night operations out there and many reputable dealerships too, find one that has a good track record.

http://www.wcponline.com/pdf/1110Li.pdf fantastic article about the ins and outs of water treatment for consumption.  Our hfc 1000 removes chloramines and chlorine  http://www.indysoftwater.com/buy_drinking_water.php

Ready to fix it for good?  The Iron Curtain will do it.  A chemical free system that uses oxidation to remove iron and associated odors from your water.  Call us for a water sample- we have an answers and products that are guaranteed.  http://www.indysoftwater.com/buy_well_water.php