Our customers who have installed the reverse osmosis unit (RO) and thus have purified water and have a dog have made a small experiment. Namely, they poured tap water and filtered water into two different dog bowls. The outcome did not surprise us. Their dog would normally sniff both bowls and then decided to consume filtered water.

Clean water is not just for humans. Clean water has benefits for your pets too. Here are some benefits of clean/filtered water for dogs, cats and other pets.

Animals, like humans, need water to survive. And, like humans, animals are about 80% water. So, most animal experts will agree that pets should be given the same quality water as humans: bottled and/or filtered. As stated earlier, municipal and well water can contain many harmful things, even parasites. And, they don’t discriminate between pets and people! Some folks feed their pet’s bottled water and can cause more problems than they think. Bottled water is extremely expensive and continues to add waste in our landfills. Only about 27% of plastic bottles are recycled. Despite the waste plastic bottles create, some bottled water is just bottled tap water. This means pets can still be harmed by the contaminants in the unfiltered water. Tap water can especially pose risks if it is high in iron, magnesium, or nitrates. These contaminants can cause health issues for your family as well as your pet.

It’s easy for your tap water to get contaminated, making it easy for pets to get contaminants in their body. By the time water runs through rusty pipes gets to your tap and to your pet’s water bowl, it is already contaminated and not safe to drink. In addition, copper in water has been linked with liver damage and kidney disease in humans. Too much copper in dogs causes copper storage hepatopathy. This leads to damage in the liver. To summarize, filtered water removes all the contaminants from water and leaves clean water, good for everyone to drink.

Less Chlorine: Everyone knows chlorine is not safe to drink. Chlorine has been known to cause health issues in people, so if you wouldn’t drink chlorinated water, don’t make a dog drink it.

There are also things in water that can cause cancer- just like in humans. (Fluoride, for one.) Giving your pet filtered water will remove a potentially sickness-causing organism or metal from being ingested.

Cats and\ndogs, the two most common pets, need fresh water and plenty of it. On a side note, cats are very finicky about their water; they like it fresh. The longer the water sits out, the more oxygen it loses.

Fish, who live in water, can be greatly affected by water with high levels of chlorine or ammonia; chemical used in some treatment plants. A certain pH value is needed in tank water for fish to have a proper living environment. Also, poor quality water can be more prone to ‘bad’ algae. Check with your aquarium retailer for specifics.

In conclusion, clean water can help your dog just as much as it can help you. Remember to always do your research and ask around about which filtration systems are good for you and your family/pets. Filtered water has benefits for everyone and getting a water filter is easy with Adepto Company. For all your quastion about water filtaration our team of experts are at your disposal.

One sufferance of being a woman comes in the form of urinary tract infections (UTI). Most of us will have at least one in our lifetime, but for many, this can be a recurring issue, an incredibly uncomfortable one at that. It is guaranteed by now that we have all heard the “tried and true” ways to get rid of or avoid UTIs, but how many of them are truly effective?

For years, women have claimed that the secret to avoiding urinary tract infections is to drink plenty of water each day, and new research has found that they might actually be right this time. A recent study focused on the effects of increased water intake on female patients with recurrent UTIs.

The study participants included 140 women who all suffer from recurring UTIs. The participants were separated into two groups: the control and the experimental group. On average, the researchers found that the women drank around 1.5 liters of water each day. The control group was instructed to continue drinking their regular intake of water a day, while the experimental group was asked to double their daily intake of water, for a total of 3 liters per day. The participants were followed for a period of one year.

The results from the experimental group showed a near 50 percent decrease in the number of yearly UTIs. On average, the women who increased their water intake suffered 1.7 UTIs in the year, compared to 3.2 UTIs in the women who did not increase their water intake. This is the first study to show concrete evidence that hydration plays a role in preventing urinary tract infections.

Hydration a Factor in Reducing UTIs “The data strongly suggest that hydration status is associated with UTI risk,” said lead study author Dr. Thomas Hooton. “If a woman has recurrent UTIs, she should consider her daily fluid intake and try to increase it to at least two to three liters a day.”When you experience one UTI, your chances of getting another increase drastically. Within six months of the first one, 27 percent of women will experience a second. This number increases between 44 percent to 70 percent likelihood that a second UTI will occur when the period of time is increased to within a year of the first UTI.

The quality of water you intake is of great importance to the overall health and health of your family. That’s why filtered water is the best choice for you.

If you are suffering from recurring urinary tract infections, be sure to visit your doctor immediately for proper treatment with antibiotics. UTIs are a serious infection that, if left untreated, can lead to further infection of the cardiovascular system and even death. Before increasing your water intake or changing your treatment plan for recurring UTIs in any way, consult your regular healthcare provider. 

Most people don’t think they need to worry about dehydration. To them, dehydration is something that happens to travelers in the desert when they run out of water. But there is a chronic form of dehydration that does not have the sudden and intense nature of the acute form. Chronic dehydration is widespread in the present day and affects everyone who is not drinking enough liquid. This list of 13 symptoms will inspire you to go get a glass of water, and then another, and another… There is no particular need to emphasize how important it is for the water you drink to be biologically acceptable. That’s why filtered water is the best solution for you. After each symptom the list below will show how lack of fluid affects the issue.

Fatigue, Energy Loss: Dehydration of the tissues causes enzymatic activity to slow down.

Premature Aging: The body of a newborn child is composed of 80 percent liquid, but this percentage declines to no more than 70 percent in an adult and continues to decline with age.

Excess Weight and Obesity: We may overeat because we crave foods rich in water. Thirst is often confused with hunger.

High and Low Blood Pressure: The body’s blood volume is not enough to completely fill the entire set of arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Cholesterol: When dehydration causes too much liquid to be drained from inside the cells, the body tries to stop this loss by producing more cholesterol.

Constipation: When chewed food enters the colon, it contains too much liquid to allow stools to form properly, and the wall of the colon reduces it. In chronic dehydration, the colon takes too much water to give to other parts of the body.

Digestive Disorders: In chronic dehydration, the secretion of digestive juices is less.

Gastritis, Stomach Ulcers: To protect its mucous membranes from being destroyed by the acidic digestive fluid it produces, the stomach secretes a layer of mucus.

Respiratory Troubles: The mucous membranes of the respiratory region are slightly moist to protect the respiratory tract from substances that might be present in inhaled air.

Acid-Alkaline Imbalance: Dehydration activates an enzymatic slowdown producing acidification.

Eczema: Your body needs enough moisture to sweat 20 to 24 ounces of water, the amount necessary to dilute toxins so they do not irritate the skin.

Cystitis, Urinary Infections: If toxins contained in urine are insufficiently diluted, they attack the urinary mucousmembranes.

Rheumatism: Dehydration abnormally increases the concentration of toxins in the blood and cellular fluids, and the pains increase in proportion to the concentration of the toxins.

Recommended Daily Amount: Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water. So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

Many of us have grown up drinking tap water without thinking twice about it. The availability of potable drinking water is a cornerstone of developed countries. Many developing, or third-world, countries often provide inadequate access to drinkable water, and the water from the tap is frequently contaminated with pathogens, suspended solids, toxins and/or disease-carrying organisms. Unfortunately, the use of chemical agents used in developed countries to make water potable has started to raise concern throughout communities about the safety of seemingly innocuous tap water. The development of urban areas has made tap water provided by municipal water systems one of the most common ways of delivering water to people. Groundwater systems are also quite popular; for example in the US, groundwater is a source of drinking water for nearly 50% of the population. Some are lucky to still have access to untainted natural water sources, if living close to a natural spring, but this is just not available for the majority of the population. Hence, most of us rely on tap water as the primary source of drinking water.

Taking a Closer Look at Tap Water

The water treatment processes and the water distribution systems in most communities often introduce chemicals and pollutants into your water, which may cause immediate visible side-effects, such as diarrhea, or expose your body to potential long-term distress.

Here are a few with interesting bits to consider:Analysis of tap water supplies in major metropolitan areas conducted by the Associated Press has revealed that the water supply in 24 major U.S. cities – serving over 40 million people — are contaminated with trace amounts of pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, psychotropic drugs, pain medications and even caffeine.(source: http://www.naturalnews.com/022809_pharma_contamination_water_supply.html)

The Agency is concerned about the detection of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in our water. EPA has been actively working with federal agencies and state and local partners to better understand the implications of emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and personal care products detected in drinking water, wastewater, surface water and ground water. Chlorine is used to combat microbial contamination, but it can react with organic matter in the water and form dangerous, carcinogenic Trihalomethanes. According to Dr. Joseph M. Price, MD, in Moseby’s Medical Dictionary, “Chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times. It is an insidious poison”. (source: http://www.pure-earth.com/chlorine.html)

The substance labeled “Fluoride” that we use in dental practices, toothpaste and water fluoridation is the hazardous waste substances caught in the wet scrubbers of the phosphorus industries. This extremely toxic, hazardous chemical is illegal to dump and would cost companies a hefty price tag to properly dispose of, instead it is SOLD to cities and towns where it is then dumped into water supplies, legally. (source: http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/01/26/do-you-still-believe-fluoride-is-good-for-our-teeth-read-this/)\

Although 99% of the water coming out of your tap is used for showering, watering gardens, washing clothes, flushing the toilet, etc., it is the same water used for drinking and cooking for most households. Research revealing the adverse effects of chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine, in addition to contamination by other orgnic and inorganic substances such as pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and metals, are making us look to alternatives for clean drinking water.What Type of Water Do You Drink?

As more contaminants enter drinking water supplies, and as the scientific establishment discovers more negative effects that chemicals in our drinking water are having on our bodies, we must take it onto ourselves to seek alternatives to the tap. There are many options for the types of water that you can buy and consume; here is some insight from Dr. Mercola:

Bottled Water – Did you know that 40% of bottled water is actually TAP WATER? With or without added filtration – you’re paying through the nose for it. Worse, an independent test by the Environmental Working Group found arsenic, DPBs and 36 other harmful pollutants hiding in bottled water.\r\n\r\nPlastic bottles are a less than optimal idea too. They can contain the potentially hazardous chemical BPA. And the devastating environmental impact is staggering.Distilled Water – Use with caution… Long-term use can invite health problems, because its minerals are evaporated out. So to try to maintain mineral balance, it sucks minerals out of your body. What’s worse, the contaminants in the water are more concentrated in the finished distilled water. You can just imagine what that does to your health…

Alkaline Water – Although there is some controversy on this, I and most experts believe that this water should be used for short-term detoxification only (1-2 weeks max). Additionally the alkalinization process does NOT filter the water so you need to carefully evaluate the water filter for the specific alkaline water unit it’s using. 

Note that devices that produce high pH alkaline water, which are provided by Adepto Company, have an integrated reverse osmosis and ozone generator so that the water before the alkalizing process passes the filtration process which result i high quality of alkaline water up to 9,8 pH value.

Vitamin Waters – Don’t be fooled… Vitamin waters contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial colors, additives, preservatives, and caffeine. Even worse… they use distilled water to produce these products – which as you just read, is one of the worst types of water you can consume.

Other options also include:

Fresh Spring Water – There is a resource called www.findaspring.com, which allows you to locate natural springs close to where you live if you want to have a try at collecting your own spring water. Of course, this will not be an option for everyone, and there is some time and effort associated with collecting spring water.Well Water – If you don’t already have one, you could construct a water well on your property, given that there is an adequate ground water source and where overly dry climate conditions won’t result in water shortages. Unfortunately, most wells can be easily contaminated, and the water may need to be treated or softened.

Tap Water – Supplied through the municipal water system, tap water is the most common option for drinking water for most people, especially those living in cities and large metropolitan areas. Access to tap water is easy and quick, yet, concerns about fluoridation are becoming more prevalent. Additionally, tap water is treated with chlorine, which is one of the main reasons many people want to filter tap water before they ingest it or use it on the body.Water Filtration Options for Your Home

There are many options in terms of home water filtration, and, ideally, you want a system that uses a variety of methods to remove organic and inorganic contaminants, as well as sediment and metals. Home water filtration options consist of a few categories:

Pitcher/Carafe Filter

These types of filters are some of the least expensive, at least at the onset, because they are only about $10-$40 for the pitcher. Refill cartridges cost about $5-$15, and these need to be replaced about every 30-40 gallons. So although the initial cost is low, the on-going cost of about 12-20 cents per gallon can make these filters the most costly long term. Pitcher-style filters are usually designed with the primary purpose of improving the taste and odor of your tap water by reducing chemicals such as chlorine. They are least effective in removing harmful contaminants when compared to other options. Importantly, these filters often don’t remove potentially carcinogenic organisms, such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Trihalomethanes (THM) chemicals.

Adepto Company has in its offer pitchers that remove 99% of the contaminants from the water.

Reverse Osmosis Filter

RO filters are effective in removing contaminants in your water, including fluoride, lead, mercury, cysts, chlorine and more, yet they also remove natural minerals. As mentioned in the section on Distilled Water above, this may create a mineral imbalance in the body. So if you choose this type of system, you will need to add essential minerals back into your water after it’s filtered. Some RO water filtration systems automatically address this issue (by adding mineralizer).

Granular Carbon and Carbon Block Filters

Water filtration using carbon is most common for counter-top and under-the-counter filters. The EPA considers carbon filters to be the best available technology for the removal of organic chemicals such as herbicides and industrial chemicals such as chlorine. These filters remove contaminants through adsorption, where the contaminants bond to the surface of the filter media. The difference between the granular carbon filter and the carbon block filter (which is part of our RO device)is that the latter uses a carbon medium in a solid form, versus granular carbon filters that use loose carbon material. A downside of the granular carbon filters is that water can create pathways (or channels) in the loose material, and hence some water may escape filtering. Carbon block filters address the problem of channeling and use sub-micron filter cartridges, which further aides as a physical barrier for certain dangerous organisms.

Ion Exchange Filter

These types of filters work by removing dissolved salts in the water by exchanging natural-forming ions in the water with their own ions. Ion exchange filters are usually combined with carbon adsorption or RO filtration, because on their own they do not effectively remove organics and microorganisms.Are You Ready to Start Drinking Cleaner Water?

If you choose to purchase a water filter for you home, not only will you be choosing which but the effectiveness in removing chemicals and pollutants, as well as the life-time of filter cartridges, which will vary depending on the brand of filter you purchase. Don’t be turned away from an expensive filter but consider their lifetime and effectiveness before making your decision. Adepto Company experts are at your disposal for all your questions and concerns so we can come up with the best solution for your best water needs!