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Water
Q. Don't people need minerals removed from the water ?
A. Most of the minerals that we receive are from the foods we eat. Only a very small percentage comes from the water we drink.
Q. What factors affect the quantity and the quality of the water produced ?
A. There are four major variables to consider:
- PRESSURE. The greater the water pressure, the better the quantity and quality of the water produced. Water pressure of 60 psi ideal. Detox Popducts include one booster pump can make sure the water pressure.
- TEMPERATURE. 76°F is the ideal water temperature for R.O. 40°F water will cause the production of R.O. water to fall to half of that at 76°F. The maximum water temperature recommended is 85°F.
- TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS). The higher the amount of dissolved contaminants in the water, the lower the quantity of water produced. A high level of *TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS can be overcome with additional water pressure.
- MEMBRANE. Different membranes have different characteristics. Some produce more water than others; some have better contaminant rejection capabilities; some have greater resistance to chemical abrasion for longer life. The Thin Film Composite(TFC) membranes made by Desal*, combine the best of these characteristics and are considered the finest membrane in the world. As you might expect, they are also the most expensive membranes in the world, but easily the best value for the TFC they offer.
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Cryptosporidium
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Gastrointestinal illness (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)
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Giardia lamblia
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Gastrointestinal illness (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)
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Legionella
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Legionnaire's Disease, a type of pneumonia
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Total Coliforms (including fecal coliform and E. Coli)
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Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
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Turbidity
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Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness (e.g., whether disease-causing organisms are present). Higher turbidity levels are often associated with higher levels of disease-causing microorganisms such as viruses, parasites and some bacteria. These organisms can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
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Viruses (enteric)
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Gastrointestinal illness (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)
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Bromate
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Increased risk of cancer
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Chlorite
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Anemia; infants & young children: nervous system effects
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Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
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Increased risk of cancer
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Chloramines (as Cl2)
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Eye/nose irritation; stomach discomfort, anemia
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Chlorine (as Cl2)
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Eye/nose irritation; stomach discomfort
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Barium
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Increase in blood pressure
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Copper
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Short term exposure: Gastrointestinal distress
Long term exposure: Liver or kidney damage
People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor if the amount of copper in their water exceeds the action level
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Fluoride
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Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); Children may get mottled teeth
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Nitrate (measured as Nitrogen)
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Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
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