Top Reasons to Drink More Water

We all know that water is essential for life. But let’s face it. Something so basic can also seem soooo boring. Far from it! Water has got a lot going for it. So drink up! And here’s why:

• Drinking water can make you smarter. Scientific studies conducted in England indicate that students who carry a fresh supply of drinking water with them into their exams can score up to 10% better on their tests. Staying well-hydrated boosts your brain’s ability to concentrate.

• Drinking water can make you more energetic. Every system in your body is dependent on water to function. Your brain especially requires significant levels of water, as anyone who has ever experienced dehydration knows, with its symptoms of dizziness and sluggishness. In fact, the brain is composed of almost 80% water. Water will help you stay awake and alert.

• Drinking water can keep you younger. At the very least, it can keep you looking and feeling younger. Among its many potential anti-aging benefits, drinking plenty of water will keep your skin soft and supple. Water can benefit your skin’s collagen and elastin. Water can also help boost cell repair, and keep your epidermis rejuvenated.

• Drinking water can make you stronger. Taking another big sip from your sports bottle won’t necessarily build more muscle by itself. But drinking more water is part of an overall strategy to keep your muscles in peak condition. Dehydration can have a detrimental effect on your muscles’ ability to repair tissue and replenish energy. So be sure to keep filling up your bottle and you’ll feel the difference in your workouts.

• Drinking water can make you better looking. In addition to younger looking skin and more resilient muscles, drinking more water will likely mean less sugary drinks. That translates into fewer cavities, and a more vibrant smile. Overall, water can help you look better and feel better, with improved complexion, leaner muscles and a brighter smile. That’s enough to make people sit up and take notice!

• Drinking water can make you slimmer. Any sensible weight loss plan will include drinking plenty of water, according to numerous studies. The precise reasons why drinking more water promotes shedding pounds remains unknown. It is likely, however, that consuming extra water contributes to a “full” sensation, encouraging dieters to eat less. Drinking more water may even boost your metabolism.

• Drinking water can make you healthier. Water helps flush out toxins that might otherwise accumulate in your body’s tissues and organs. It seems Mom was right when she told you to drink plenty of liquids, especially during cold and flu season. Drinking water boosts the optimum functioning of your immune system.

• Drinking water can make you wealthier. Drinking more of it could save you some serious cash. A refreshing glass of pure ice water is better for you (and for your wallet) than a fancy $4 latte. Buying bottled water at the store also costs more than filtering water at home. Reverse osmosis filtration is highly effective in producing quality, contaminant-free water–and it costs pennies per gallon. 

• Drinking water can make you a better person. At the very least, keeping it simple with filtered tap water will raise your environmental awareness. Plastic bottles clutter our landfills.

Bacteria in Water Wells

Quick Facts...

• Bacterial contamination of drinking water can cause serious human illness.
• Bacterial slimes in irrigation wells may clog pumps and pipes.
• Bacterial contamination can be controlled by well chlorination, proper septic system and well maintenance, and good sanitation practices.
• Coliforms are a broad class of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans and many animals.

Protecting Your Water Supply

• Periodically inspect exposed parts of the well for problems such as:
  - a cracked, corroded, or damaged well casing.
  - a broken or missing well cap.
  - settling and cracking of surface seals.
• Slope the area around the well to drain surface runoff away from it.
• Keep accurate records of well maintenance and water quality analysis.
• Hire a licensed water well contractor for new well construction, modification, or abandonment and closure.
• Avoid mixing or using pesticides, fertilizers, weed killers, fuels degreasers, and other pollutants near the well.
• Do not dispose of wastes in dry wells, abandoned wells or sinkholes.
• Do not cut off the well casing below 12 inches above the ground’s surface.
• Pump and inspect septic systems as often as recommended by your local health department.
• Never dispose of hazardous materials in a septic system.
• Have the well tested once a year for coliform bacteria, nitrate and other particles of concern

Ultraviolet radiation (UV)

• uses UV light to kill microorganisms
• lamp has 9- to 12-month lifetime
• needs UV sensor to determine germicidal dose
• effective for bacterial contaminants (viruses more difficult, cysts and worms unaffected)
• advantage is that no chemicals are added to the water
• disadvantage is that there is no residual disinfection; cloudy or turbid water decreases effectiveness

Why does my well water smell like rotten eggs?

The odor of rotten eggs quickly takes the pleasure from drinking a cool glass of water or enjoying a hot shower. This foul odor comes from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas dissolved in water. This gas is found in many water wells through out South Florida.
Hydrogen sulfide gas can result from a number of different sources.

• It can occur naturally in groundwater.
• It can be produced by "sulfur bacteria" in the groundwater, in the well, or in the water distribution system.
• It can be produced also by sulfur bacteria or chemical reactions inside water heaters.
• In rare instances, it can result from pollution.

The odor can be removed from your water by a Sulfur Filter. It removes the odor and taste immediately, and there are no filters or cartridges to change. The system removes sulfur gas as well as low levels of manganese and iron that can stain toilets and sinks. The system also takes care of minor sediment and pH imbalances.

Does it work?  "We are so thrilled with our new water filtration system. We noticed the difference immediately. Our water always had a bit of a sulfur smell -- so much so that I always bought water to drink and to make coffee with -- and it left an orange residue in the toilets and shower. As soon as our filtration system was installed, the smell disappeared and our toilets and shower now look bright and clean."

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Benefits:

• High Efficient.Less is best.
• * Use only one pump to supply water to your home instead of two.
• * Replaces open aerator where the frogs hang out in before the water enters your home, pressure tank on house side, house pump, pressure switch on house side, float switch and solenoid valve.
• * No maintenance.