Water is one of the basic necessities of life. Yet according to About.com, an investigation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that public water supplies in 42 U.S. states are contaminated with 141 unregulated chemicals.
Today, many Americans are concerned about the safety of their water, and more households are relying on home water filtration systems. The National Sanitation Foundation encourages consumers to educate themselves about the quality of their current water supply, and to make decisions based on any contaminants discovered in their water.
Using a water filtration system at home does more than protect residents from water contaminants. It benefits the environment and your budget – you won’t need to buy bottled water, or to add to the millions of plastic water bottles that end up in landfills each year. According to Earth911.com, only 27% of plastic bottles are recycled each year. In addition, the introduction of plastics to our natural ecosystems is dangerous to wildlife. Many marine mammals and birds are killed by plastic refuse every year.
Water treatment technologies vary, and include:
- Filtration with carbon filters
- Softening to reduce the amount of hardness (calcium, magnesium) in the water
- Ultraviolet Treatment used to disinfect water or reduce the amount of heterotrophic bacteria
- Reverse Osmosis that enables water to pass from a more concentrated solution to a more dilute solution through a semi permeable membrane
- Distillers that heat water to the boiling point and then collect the vapor as it condenses, leaving many contaminants behind
Most homeowners use a pour-through water purification system that filters water into a pitcher, or a faucet mount system installed on an existing kitchen faucet. Both of these home water filtration systems fall into the filtration category and use carbon filters. Unfortunately, many of the filters used in these systems also end up in landfills.
At Atherton Appliance & Kitchens and
BSC Culinary, we are committed to helping our customers save money and enhance their home living style through our program, The Living Home. We also are concerned about the environment, and are always on the lookout for eco-friendly products and solutions for our customers. While searching for a water filtration system we would be proud to offer, we came across the Body Glove system, the world’s first environmentally friendly home water filtration system, now available through our showrooms.
One of the most exciting aspects of the Body Glove system is that every Body Glove filter qualifies for the Water, Inc. Filter Recycling Program. All plastic filters can be recycled responsibly. In addition, the system features eco-friendly corn-based labeling and a micro-filter technology that reduces raw materials and resources required to filter water. The company even uses recyclable materials in its packaging! Body Glove Water Filter systems can be installed under the sink or provided in a portable model.
We would be happy to tell you more about Body Glove. Call us at 1-877-662-7196, or contact us through our online contact form.
No matter what water filtration system you use, it’s important to maintain and operate it properly. Be sure to read any instructions that come with your system.
With the help of a good, eco-friendly home water filtration system, you and your family can enjoy clean, contaminant-free, water in your home.
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