November 29, 2011 in Business, Business News, Environment by jferris

Town Advisories to Boil Water and Admit Presence of Bacteria Show Homeowners They Need to Get Water Distillers

Coliform bacteria’s presence in water would likely make anyone contemplating drinking it to boil it, just in case.

“Hanover, Mass. had a situation recently where the town discovered bacterial contamination in their water supply,” explained Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “To be more precise, they found coliform and E. coli during routine water testing. Further testing showed that the town’s distribution system still tested positive for coliform bacteria the next day they sampled the water, but not for E. coli. They found this distinction encouraging.”

The distinction between the presence of coliform bacteria and E. coli may seem minimal to end users of water, but to the town administration, it meant the difference between issuing a boil water advisory and not putting out that warning. Their rationale was that coliform bacteria is always present in most animal and human feces and is not specifically harmful to humans, and that the bacteria are used to call attention to the presence of contamination in a water supply.

“I don’t know about you, but if I was told there were coliform bacteria present in my drinking water, I’d be buying a water distiller or installing water distillation systems in my home,” Wardell commented. “I would not want to take any chances with my health, or that of my family’s. To me, and to most other Americans, if their water is contaminated with coliform or E. coli, I’d boil despite what the town told me until I had a way to ensure I had safe water.”

The town was able to track down the source of the pollution and shut it off, which led to several rounds of extra chlorine being pumped into the water supply until their samples tested clean. In the meantime, people would smell and taste the after effects. In other words, their water would smell and taste like a swimming pool until the town was sure the water was safe.

“Actually, the easiest way for local residents to deal with this issue was to use water distillers. That way they would have access to clean, fresh and safe water on demand, and they wouldn’t have to worry about whether they should drink their water or not,” said Wardell.

To learn more, visit http://www.h2olabs.com.

November 25, 2011 in Business, Business News, Environment by jferris

Research a Water Quality Test Company Before Spending Money

It is an odd twist when a laboratory that makes and distributes chemicals that pollute water offers drinking water tests.

“Just when you think that you have heard just about everything, along comes a story that involves a lab that makes, uses and releases man-made chemicals into the environment, and is now offering water quality tests,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “The chemicals they release ultimately contaminate water. How this is supposed to work, we’re not sure, but it does seem a bit like the fox guarding the hen house.”

This California lab either does not get the irony of what it is doing, or genuinely believes they are offering a valuable service for those worried about the quality of their water on tap. In either case this means the company is getting paid twice; once for their chemicals and the second time by someone wanting to test their home water for those same chemicals. What is wrong with that picture? To hold onto your sanity, get the safe and fresh water you deserve by using water distillers.

The analysis is touted as complying with an environmental laboratory accreditation program and is a certified full-service drinking water test that includes microbiological testing and shows low-level metals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy. There is no mention of whether or not these tests would also reveal any of the 2,100-plus contaminants already in the water. However, the lab does mention they know that drinking water quality is a major health issue given the high use of chemicals these days.

It is no secret that chemicals in our water are toxic and considered to be dangerous to human health, and may well cause symptoms that range from upset stomachs to diarrhea and even cancer or nerve damage. The stuff in our water today would scare any rational human being into action to ensure that they find a safe source of water for their families. That safe source of water, fresh and clean on demand, is accomplished by using water distillers or having water distillation systems installed at work and home.

Even if the lab is testing for other things like lead from old piping under a house, arsenic (which does occur naturally) and the detection of coliforms, it seems odd that on the one hand they would offer services for concerned homeowners to test their water quality and on the other, pollute with their own chemicals.

“Stranger things have apparently happened, but if you are concerned about your water quality and don’t know what to do about it, check out water distillers. That will make your life a whole lot easier and ensure that you are drinking safe water,” added Ward.

To learn more, visit http://www.h2olabs.com.

November 21, 2011 in Business, Business Articles, Environment by jferris

Contaminated Floodwaters Prompt Homeowners to Use Water Distillers

Barre, Vermont was recently affected by tropical storm Irene and had to deal with contaminated floodwater.

It has been a weird season for weather; hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes and violent wind storms have rocked the country. There never seemed to be an end in sight to the dismal, and often deadly, forecasts. All of these events thrown at us by Mother Nature caused more than just power disruptions, collapsed homes, and uprooted trees. They typically caused flooding and frequently contaminated the water supplies in the area where storms hit.

In Barre’s case, there were thousands of homeowners served by private wells who feared their water was contaminated by Irene’s floodwaters. The city handed out more than 2,800 water testing kits for those worried about polluted water to test their supply. If any of these homeowners had water distillers, this would not have been an issue for them, as water distillers offer clean, fresh and safe water on demand with no worries about pollution.

The city’s health department felt it was crucial for the residents to test their wells, as many were completely covered with floodwaters, which can raise the possibility of fecal contamination. An advisory was issued, suggesting that people not drink their water until it was confirmed that it was safe to do so. This meant those on wells were boiling their water or buying bottled water. Bottled water is often minimally treated tap water, so , this is not the safest option either.

The safest water these people could possibly ask for is created by water distillers. Either a portable model that sits on the counter or a water distillation system can provide fresh and safe water. This is a far better alternative than drinking contaminated water that has the potential to gravely sicken or kill people.

The unfortunate thing about trying to decontaminate any compromised wells is that homeowners will be advised to use chlorine bleach. This is also a contaminant, and is usually used in quantities of one gallon of scent free bleach for every 525 gallons of well water, with further instructions to let it percolate for at least 12 hours to kill fecal matter. It is then up to residents to run their water until they cannot smell bleach anymore. Using a contaminant to decontaminate another is hardly a safe way to deal with contaminated water. The most effective, safe and contaminant-free way to get fresh, safe water is to use water distillers.

Larry Wardell is with H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems and water distillation systems that provide truly pure distilled water. To learn more, visit H2olabs.com.

November 17, 2011 in Business, Business Articles, Environment by jferris

Some Not So Sweet News About Our Drinking Water

We already know that there are at least 2,100 contaminants in our drinking water. This is what we drink out of the tap in our kitchens and bathrooms, and sometimes outside from the hose in the yard. The horrid list of contaminants would knock your socks off it you took the time to track down all the crud that is in our supposedly safe drinking water. What adds even further insult is that we pay to drink this water, even as it puts our health in jeopardy.

If you know about the dangers of contaminated water, you are one step ahead of the crowd. However, there is some bad news. Most people do know that artificial sweeteners are highly dangerous to their health. This is no secret, and information about sucralose and other artificial sweeteners can be found all over the Internet. What is not common knowledge is that a recent study has scientifically proven that Splenda is a virulent contaminant in waste water, ground water and surface water in the USA. Where is a water distiller when you need one?

You should be worried because that sucralose/Splenda (and other similar products) was found in finished (treated) water, which means it survives the treatment process using chlorine or chloramines, and remains intact. Remember that sucralose has never been found to be safe for people, so when people drink or ingest it, it passes out of their body without changing its molecular structure and eventually winds up back in your kitchen tap. This means people continually ingest a dangerous chemical without knowing it.

The study took a close look at 19 drinking water treatment plants used to treat water for more than 28 million Americans. It was checked for the presence of sucralose, and found in 15 out of the 19 plants tested, and in the finished water of 13 of 17 plants and eight of 12 distribution systems. It bears repeating that synthetic compounds are not being broken down by the water treatment process.

That’s not all the bad news when it comes to sucralose in your drinking water. A study in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health revealed, among other things, that sucralose affects P-glycoprotein. It acted to reject crucial drugs used to treat heart conditions, AIDS patients and those undergoing chemotherapy by directing the medication back into the patient’s intestines, meaning it was not being absorbed. That means the medications were useless.

As for the other testing supposedly carried out by the FDA, it might be best if you just did the research on sucralose testing to find out the real story, not the one the makers of the product want you to hear so you buy their product. If you want to do your own research, you might like this site: www.truthaboutsplenda.com

For the record, sucralose/Splenda is not sugar; it only starts its life as a sugar molecule, which then has three chlorine molecules added to it. The end result is a chemical that closely resembles the dangerous and toxic chemicals DDT and Agent Orange. Do you want to be drinking water with sucralose in it? Probably not! What can you do about it then? Invest in water distillation systems, because in regards to sucralose, water distillers remove it more effectively than any other method of water purification.

Larry Wardell is with H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems and water distillation systems that provide truly pure distilled water. To learn more, visit H2olabs.com.

October 31, 2011 in Business, Business News, Environment by jferris

H2o Labs Reports That Safe Drinking Water Options Exist When Nearby Land is Toxic

Coal tar and other dangerous chemicals kill long-term water drinkers. Cancer is the usual diagnosis, which is usually induced by exposure to benzene.

Where a person lives may be detrimental to their health. This is certainly the case with a man who lives on a piece of land currently being tested for dangerous chemicals from coal tar left behind from a former manufactured gas plant. Evidently, the gas came from various utility companies in the 19th century. Companies that heated coal created gas used for cooking, heating and lighting. The land the man lives on is the site of a gas company first built in 1880 and used continuously until 1949.

“Back then,” recounted Wardell, “there were no environmental protection regulations. The end result was that sites like this one were polluted with coal tar that leaves behind toxic benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. People who live in that area have legitimate concerns about their health and safety,” he added.

Despite the fact that the area is supposedly being cleaned up and investigated, there are no warning signs posted suggesting the public stay off the land or stay out of the local watering hole on the nearby river. The residents in the area are concerned not just about their own safety, but for the health and welfare of their children and grandkids. They wonder why there are no warning signs. They are also wondering why, if this particular investigation has been ongoing since 2005, it will take until 2013 to make any serious progress.

“The question on most people’s minds is what is taking so long to clean things up and why aren’t they more informed about water contamination and what to do about it,” Wardell pointed out. Facing situations like this is never easy for those affected and it is one of the many reasons why those in positions like this may want to consider installing water distillation systems.

The whole clean-up process in the neighborhood is slated to cost close to $5 billion, with about $2 million being earmarked for the piece of land this man lives on. One spot of good news is that in cases where residual coal tar is involved, it is typically at a depth of 10 feet below the surface and does not migrate that easily. Nonetheless, residents want to know about their water as there was contamination verified in the area groundwater.

In the meantime, with the ongoing investigation, soil sampling, digging, fencing and testing, area residents might want to consider another alternative for their drinking water. Water distillers are an alternative that would provide them with clean, fresh and safe water on demand. This will allow them to drink truly pure distilled water, without any concerns that it is contaminated.

To learn more, visit http://www.h2olabs.com.

October 25, 2011 in Business, Business News, Environment, Household by jferris

Affordable Solutions Exist to Help Homeowners Combat Bad Tap Water

Areas with solution channels and sinkholes are ripe for contaminated water. This town found that out the hard way.

“When small town America discovers they have a contaminated water problem, nine times out of ten, no one really knows what to do about it,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “People are left hanging, wondering about their water and authorities are struggling with how to make things better, by either cleaning things up, if possible, or piping water in from somewhere else, which may be another can of worms. Rarely do people think about using water distillers –the perfect solution to contaminated water.”

Take the story of Raspberry Falls. It has been at least five years since they first found bacteria in their well. Testing has been on a continuous basis since then, with the water being treated with low levels of chlorine (another contaminant). Eventually, the Virginia Department of Health said the liquid met public health standards. Residents are not so sure that is the case and are openly wondering about the safety of their families. They do not want their family to be drinking water with coliform present.

The matter is still under review to determine the best way to solve the problem. “Many local residents just want them to get on with it and give them safe water, not dilly-dally around with political issues, money questions and what if scenarios,” added Wardell. “In the meantime, residents are wondering what they need to do to ensure they do have safe water to drink.”

Some have suggested they will turn to bottled water, but in reality, this is not a good option as much of bottled water today is tap water from the same sources the community gets their contaminated water. In reality, residents would be far better served by installing water distillation systems in their homes. They would not have any further questions about how safe their water is with water distillers in the home. It is clean, fresh and safe water on hand and on demand.

To learn more, visit http://www.h2olabs.com.

October 21, 2011 in Business, Business Articles, Environment by jferris

Smelly and Gritty Water Remains a Drinking Hazard

Water comes in many forms, but if it tastes odd and is gritty, there is something seriously wrong. Do not drink it.

The next time you go to the tap for a drink of water, take a minute and think about what you are about to put into your body. Do you really know what is in the water you drink? Do you know there are more than 2,100 pollutants in today’s water, most of which cannot be filtered out at aging water filtration plants? This is a scary thought isn’t it?

Running for the bottled water will not make any difference either, as many companies are just using tap water. Sure, some places test their water on a regular basis, but they are not testing for the 2,100-plus toxins that are in our water today. Many tests are for bacteria and chlorine, but no one is looking for the street drugs, pesticides, hormones, contaminated wastewater and other gunk that finds its way into our water sources. Basically, the Environmental Protection Agency sets limits on whether water is a health hazard or not.

However, they do not include the full list of 2,100 contaminants either, which means while our water is considered to be safe for some contaminants, who knows how safe it is with the other stuff in it. This is one of the leading reasons why Americans would do well to have water distillers in their homes. At least they would have safe, fresh and contaminant free water on hand and on demand.

Could you test your water at home? Yes, you could, but again, it will reveal only a limited number of contaminants, not the complete spectrum of what you really should be worried about. It all boils down to taking care of yourself because no one else will. Authorities can insist the water is fine but is it? If you have doubts, have a family to protect and are worried about your health and what you drink from the tap, then invest in water distillers or water distillation systems for the home.

Larry Wardell is with H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems and water distillation systems that provide truly pure distilled water. To learn more, visit H2olabs.com.

October 17, 2011 in Business, Business Articles, Environment by jferris

Blue-Green Algae Surfaces In Some Cities’ Drinking Water

You might not see blue-green algae in your water from the tap, but you can smell it. You definitely do not want to drink it as many forms of blue-green algae are toxic. This can kill humans and animals. So if a town’s water source is contaminated with toxic blue green algae, who in their right mind would be drinking it? The answer to that would be likely no one. Who could even get past the smell? In situations like that, the best alternative to have on hand for fresh water on demand is water distillers or water distillation systems installed in the home and office areas.

Lowell, Oregon has been told for the fourth year running that their water is polluted with blue-green algae, and after four years, they are now going to test it to see if it is really toxic or not. There are apparently different varieties of algae, some not as potent as the blue-green strain. That however begs the question of why it took city administrators four years to get their act together and start doing some tests. Additionally, whose definition of acceptable algae contamination do people want to accept? Why risk any amount of algae in the water?

The city has about 1,000 residents that are on pins and needles waiting to find out what the latest results are in testing their water. In the meantime, they have been told not to drink or touch the water. While city officials indicate that some of the algae may be filtered out by water purification plants, this varied from place to place. This is hardly reassuring coming from the people who are supposed to protect the water supply. This is all the more reason to consider investing in water distillers, as there is no question whether or not the water is safe when using them.

Oddly, the city also pointed out that they do not believe the algae is in the treated water because of their treatment process and where the water intake for the city is in an area where algae growth does not normally happen. What are the odds that this statement would not be true? Who would want to chance it either? Additionally, testing done over the last three years has indicated the algae’s presence in the reservoir and not the city’s drinking water. But who guarantees that?

The most astonishing thing that was said by city officials is that for residents to be safe, they might want to start drinking bottled water. This is definitely not good advice given the fact that a large proportion of bottled water is just tap water with a fancy name and a couple of passes through an ultra-violet light. This process achieves nothing to combat the 2,100-plus contaminants in today’s water. Stick to water distillers as they are safe.

Larry Wardell is with H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems and water distillation systems that provide truly pure distilled water. To learn more, visit H2olabs.com.

September 30, 2011 in Business, Business Articles, Environment by jferris

Groundwater Pollution a More Common Problem

Groundwater is the source of supposedly fresh drinking water for millions of families across America. Families count on rain, sleet, hail and snow to replenish the groundwater and rejoice in knowing that there is a natural source of drinking water. Yet many do not realize that it is contaminated with radioactive waste and human waste that is dumped into the environment. When wastewater evaporates, it comes back as contaminated rain.

Depending on the extent of the contamination, the pollution can go underground and deeper wells may be more protected. The key is the amount and source of surface water that flows into the area. The worse it is, the more contaminated the water supply will be. To deal with a situation like this, a smart home or business owner could have water distillers on hand or install water distillation systems in both home and office locations. If you want clean, fresh, and safe water at any time of the day water distillers are for you.

Just looking at a body of water, people do not connect the dots that this water eventually makes it to the kitchen sink. While the water sits on the earth’s surface, and as it soaks into the ground, it picks up hitchhikers – things like magnesium, calcium, chlorides, boron, selenium, radon and even arsenic. Yes, these are naturally occurring elements, and in small amounts are not considered to be detrimental. However, if the amounts are high and consistently so, that’s a bigger concern. This is why having water distillers on hand eliminates any worry a person might have about the quality of the water they are drinking.

Natural elements are one thing, but pollutants such as fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides are another. Throw various drugs and hormones into the mix and you have a highly toxic brew in your tap. Do you really want to be drinking that water? What would you think if you knew your neighbor’s septic tank was leaking into the ground water close to you? Or if the chemical plant up the road had a major chemical spill that soaked into the ground, right by the main source of your water? It cannot be emphasized enough – safe and clean water is at a premium these days and if you want access to water that you know you can drink, use water distillers.

Larry Wardell is with H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems and water distillation systems that provide truly pure distilled water. To learn more, visit H2olabs.com.

September 29, 2011 in Business, Business News, Environment by jferris

Most Americans Do Not Realize Their Bottled Water is Contaminated Tap Water

Americans do not realize that most of the bottled water touted as being safe is actually contaminated tap water.

“This is a scary thought, but in actual fact it is a reality,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that makes truly pure distilled water. “The fact is that a large portion of the bottled water sold across the nation is contaminated tap water. It is contaminated at the source and the bottler may just use a UV filter or reverse osmosis to call it safe. But it is not. Only water distillers have the capability to offer consumers safe, clean and fresh water you can rely on all the time.”

Undoubtedly everyone has at one time or another participated in the great debate over what is safer – tap or bottled water. There are many reasons for drinking one type over the other, but when both end up being the same, this is something that shocks consumers. “Kind of a waste of money isn’t it? If you are going to drink contaminated tap water, you might as well do it at home and save the expense of buying it in bottles,” added Wardell. “Oddly, most surveys show Americans think bottled water is the safest and it’s not.”

A recent study done by the Environmental Working Group revealed that the top 10 leading brands of bottled water have 38 chemicals and other contaminants in it, including solvents, acetaminophen, caffeine, bacteria, fertilizer and radioactive strontium. “And you’re drinking this concoction, thinking it is safe,” Wardell indicated. “Many of the pollutants came from tap water, which a lot of bottlers use as their source, and other contaminants leach from the plastic bottle itself.”

The thing that should concern people is that even though these contaminants were present in the supposedly safe bottled water, the brands tested meet federal health standards for drinking water. “Now what does that say about government trying to provide us with safe water? Sadly, there are no standards that mandate bottled water needs to be any better, safer or purer than tap water,” stated Wardell. “The other frightening revelation is that out of the brands tested, there were at least two that did not even meet the state standards. The only safe water to be drinking is water from water distillers.”

While it is true that tap water regulation is the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they do not seem to be too interested in doing much about it. Even limited testing on tap water shows at least 260 toxic pollutants in the water supply that people are drinking. The FDA has no safety standards in place for 141 of them. “The ultimate irony is that even the EPA’s scientists suggest there are at least 600 chlorine byproducts that should be tested for and regulated,” Wardell pointed out.

The bottom line – bottled water is not any less contaminated than tap water, but it costs around 1,900 times more. “Americans deserve and ought to expect better,” suggested Wardell. “Luckily we have the ability to get safe water by using water distillers or installing water distillation systems.”

To learn more, visit http://www.h2olabs.com.