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Where does my drinking
water come from?
Drinking water can come from either ground
water sources (via wells) or surface water sources (such
as rivers, lakes, and streams). Nationally, most water
systems use a ground water source (80%), but most people
(66%) are served by a water system that uses surface
water. This is because large metropolitan areas tend to
rely on surface water, whereas small and rural areas
tend to rely on ground water. In addition, 10-20% of
people have their own private well for drinking water.
To find the source of your drinking water, check your
annual water quality report or call your water supplier. |
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I don’t like the
taste/smell/appearance of my tap water.
What’s wrong with it?
Even when water meets EPA’s standards, you
may still object to its taste, smell, or appearance. EPA
sets secondary standards based on these aesthetic
characteristics (not health effects) which water systems
and states can choose to adopt. Common complaints about
water aesthetics include temporary cloudiness (typically
caused by air bubbles) or chlorine taste. |
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What about bottled water?
Bottled water is not necessarily safer than
your tap water. Two-thirds of all bottled water on the
market today is purified tap water. EPA sets standards
for tap water provided by public water systems; the Food
and Drug Administration sets bottled water standards
based on EPA’s tap water standards. Bottled water and
tap water are both safe to drink if they meet these
standards. Some bottled water is treated more than tap
water, while some is treated less or not treated at all.
Bottled water costs much more than tap water on a per
gallon basis. You should carefully read its label to
understand what you are buying, whether it is a better
taste, or a certain method of treatment. For example,
Aquafina made by Pepsi, or Dasani made by Coca-Cola are
nothing but municipally supplied water that has been
filtered using reverse osmosis. |
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What is "reverse osmosis"
water?
Reverse osmosis water, or "RO" water, is
water which has been filtered free of chemicals,
chlorine and chlorine by-products. The membrane also
removes fluoride, metals, dissolved solids, salts and
most organisms. RO water contains high levels of oxygen
and tastes wonderful. It is water in its purest form and
is clearly the body’s choice for optimal health. |
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How does the water get to
my cooler?
Superior Water Services
has made this easy. Our technicians run a food grade
water line from under a sink, in most cases, directly to
your cooler. The waterway is hidden inside the wall and
usually run overhead above the ceiling tiles. Sound
familiar? That’s right, it sounds a lot like installing
a phone line! It’s easy! |
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What kind of filters does
Superior Water Services use?
We use the same type of filters the big
bottled water companies use, just on a smaller scale!
Our standard filters are comprised primarily of carbon
block capable of removing any contaminants larger than 1
micron. This type of filter absorbs chemicals and other
carbon based contaminants up to a predetermined
capacity. |
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When do we need to change
the filters?
You don’t - we do!
Superior Water Services completely
takes care of changing your filters and sanitizing the
cooler. When was the last time you saw your bottled
water company clean your cooler? The filters we use can
purify up to 3,000 gallons of water. A typical office
will use about 1,000 gallons a year. Regardless of your
office’s water consumption, we will change your cooler’s
filters on the anniversary date of your installation
every year. |
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I’m worried about a
specific drinking water contaminant [lead,
Cryptosporidium, radon, etc.]. What should I know?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may
reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts
of some contaminants.
Superior Water Services uses only
commercial-grade filters to remove lead, radon, etc. |
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How many glasses of
purified water should I drink per day?
You should drink the equivalent of half of your body
weight in ounces. For example, a 200 lb. person needs
100 ounces of pure water per day to avoid dehydration
and reap the benefits of improved health, beauty and
vitality. Six to eight glasses of pure water are
recommended for most people. |
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Are
Superior Water Services
products available in California?
No, at this time
Superior Water Services
products are not available for sale in CA. |
