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To all our loyal customers. Our filter supplier ProOne USA was recently purchased by Culligan Water. The new owners no longer support smaller distributors like us. You can still order filter systems and replacements from ProOne USA directly. They continue to be one of the few who develop effective and affordable filters that removes Chromium 6 - a huge problem in older cities with an industrial past.
We thank you for your support over the years - but in particular your commitment to safe and healthy water.
You can order at: https://prooneusa.com.
Feel free to reach out to me at aguasanawater@gmail.com with any questions.
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What's in Your Water?
LEAD, CHROMIUM 6 and more ....... Jersey City, Newark and surrounding areas suffer from aging water delivery systems and are home to many older (pre-war and older) buildings whose plumbing has not been upgraded. Water tested at the municipal plants may pass standards - but by the time water reaches your home, lead, chlorine, chromium 6, parasites, bacteria, and other contaminants may be re-introduced.
In October 2019, the Environmental Working Group updated its analysis of tests conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and found Chromium-6 at levels at 2.3 x that of the recommended guideline. Because of the proven link to some cancers (Erin Brockovich case), the standard of 0.02 parts per billion has been set as a "public health goal" by the California Environmental Protection Agency. To see an interactive map that includes Jersey City and other area readings, visit the EWG's site.
Jersey City Superintendents systematically tested water in public schools in 2008, 2010 and again in 2013 - forcing most schools to use bottled water instead of water fountains due to high levels of lead. Jersey City Schools are still grappling with lead problems. The focus has been primarily drinking water -not water used for cooking.....To read the full article click here.
"The district tested all its fountains and taps in mid-2008 and found that water in 27 more schools was as much as 80 times higher than the E.P.A.’s lead threshold. Under pressure from advocates, the district tested selected water sources at 38 buildings in 2010 and found yet more lead. In a 98-year-old school, Nicolaus Copernicus Elementary, 16 of 19 water fountains and coolers were found above permissible levels.That school and some others were switched to bottled water, and fountains and taps were turned off. But that was not the end.
A 2013 retest of all 2,000-plus water sources found yet more contamination, including one fountain whose water tested 853 times the accepted maximum. Among those water sources were 10 in prekindergarten classes where daily tooth brushing was part of the regimen". New York Times, March 16, 2016
For 3 years, Newark drinking water was contaminated by bacteria and parasites (from 2011 to 2014) - and residents were not notified. Many became ill and found out about the problem when being treated at the hospital. (NBC New York news) Newark's problem with lead continues to escalate to a state of emergency - with the EPA instituting rigorous testing and pushing for both continued distribution of bottled water as well as new timeline for city-wide water pipe replacement.,
The Suez 2015 water quality report can be found here. It provides an explanation of how contaminants can be reintroduced via the street and building delivery system.
HIgh levels of lead caused Newark Superintendent to ban use of water from Newark's Public Schools' water fountains and students' blood levels are now being tested for lead. (New York Times, March 11, 2016).
How Does Lead Get Into Your Drinking Water?
While your municipal water system is required to test and treat for lead and other contaminants, aging pipes in the delivery system (from the water treatment plant, to your building and then into your home) can introduce lead and a variety of other contaminants back into your water supply.
The Federal Level of Action for Lead (Pe) is 0.015 Milligrams/Liter (Mg/L) and the Federal goal is ZERO.
Click the PDF on the right to see a complete list of EPA Water Standards.
