Water Distillers

• Distilled water will not leach minerals from your body. There has never been any documented evidence to prove this claim true. It is perfectly safe to drink.
• Over 95% of our minerals come from our food and less than 5% from drinking water.
• Long term drinking of distilled water is not harmful to your teeth.
• Pure water refers to water that is H2O. It is not H20 with calcium, iron, fluoride, etc… Distilled water comes the closest to this definition.
• Distillers do not use much electricity. Compared to bottled distilled water at around $2.00 or more per gallon, the savings are tremendous year after year.
• Sailers in the US NAVY have been drinking distilled seawater for decades and are examples of fit and vibrant health!
• Distillation, when combined with carbon filtration, will kill and have a removal rate of 99% plus of bacteria, viruses and cysts. Distillation also will remove heavy metals, inorganics; including minerals, radionuclides, particulates, and organics; including VOC’S.

© Durastill Water Distillers

So you want a water system for your home but where do you start? The first thing to do is specify just what water issues you are having. Are you concerned about your drinking water or your house water? Is it the odor, taste, or a specific contaminant that bothers you? Do you feel like your water is leaving more deposits or scummy films than it should? Specifying exactly what it is that bothers you will prevent you from buying a great system that works wonders, on someone else’s water.

The second thing you do is recognize that treating water is often times a two part process. A full house system is designed to make water more manageable so it doesn’t leave deposits and performs a ton better for bathing and cleaning. Although they can improve taste and odor they are limited as to just how pure they can make it. A drinking water system will treat water to several dedicated faucets in the home but to a much higher standard than a full-house system is capable.

Third is to apply the proper system to meet your criteria and budget so you don’t end up buying something you don’t need. Look for a water treatment company that will take a look at your criteria and recommend the proper system and configuration to meet your needs and budget.
JB Water is a family owned company since 1981. We tell each of our customers that we are in it for the long haul. Utilizing our customer care program we perpetuate long lasting relationships with our clients by providing innovative and affordable solutions to their water problems.

For a more detail on water treatment technologies visit www.jbwaterdistillers.com.

Diana Balazs and Ofelia Madrid
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Paradise Valley residents and some in a part of Scottsdale were told Wednesday not to drink their tap water.

A water-treatment plant for Arizona American Water malfunctioned Tuesday, possibly sending elevated levels of TCE, or trichloroethylene, into the water supply, said company spokesman Todd Walker.

TCE is a colorless liquid solvent and suspected carcinogen used primarily to remove oil and grease from metal parts.

The company began notifying its 4,750 households Wednesday afternoon through an automated phone system. Customers were told not to drink or use the tap water for food preparation until 5 p.m. Friday.

Instead, customers are being urged to pick up free bottled water at 6215 N. Cattle Track Road and at Paradise Valley Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive.”I’m not pleased. I have animals that need fresh water,” said Cherly Frost, one of nearly two dozen Paradise Valley residents who lined up late Wednesday at Town Hall to receive 2-gallon jugs of fresh water. “We’ve got filtered water at home, but don’t think we can use that either.”

Water samples were sent to a lab to test water quality Wednesday afternoon, and the company expects test results back as early as today, Walker said.

“Arizona American Water will begin notifying customers as soon as we are confident that the water meets our quality,” Walker said.

A similar incident happened in November, when Arizona American was notified that samples from its Miller Road/McDonald Drive treatment facility in Scottsdale, collected Oct. 15, showed levels of TCE at 9.2 parts per billion, nearly twice the allowable federal limit. Excessive amount of TCE did not reach customers’ taps, the company said.

Bottled water products are normally categorized according to the source of the water and the
methods used by the bottler to treat it.

Bottled water products are generally required to undergo disinfection. Bottlers who obtain water from a
source that has not previously been disinfected, such as a spring or well, usually use ozone or ultraviolet to
disinfect the water, as these processes do not normally leave a residual taste or odor in the water. Bottled water companies can also purchase their source water from an approved potable water source, such as a municipal water supply. Some bottled water companies choose to further treat their products, using treatment processes such as filtration, reverse osmosis or distillation.

Although federal laws do not require the bottler to list any
naturally occurring compounds on the product label, such as
sulfates or sodium, any ingredients added to the bottled water must
be stated on the label. Any naturally occurring or added ingredients
cannot exceed the maximum levels permitted by the applicable
federal or state regulations.

Standards of Identity
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established “Standards
of Identity” for bottled water sold in the U.S. Below are several
common identities:

Artesian Water – originates from a confined aquifer that has been
tapped and in which the water level stands at some height above the
top of the aquifer.

Fluoridated – contains fluoride added within FDA limitations.
May be labeled as “For Infants” or “Nursery.”

Mineral Water – naturally contains at least 250 parts per million total dissolved solids (TDS). No minerals
may be added to this water.

Purified Water – is produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, or other suitable processes.
It meets the definition of “purified water” in the United States Pharmacopoeia.

Spring Water – comes from an underground formation from which water flows naturally
to the Earth’s surface.

Is bottled water regulated?
Yes. While tap is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bottled water falls
under the regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Many states also have
additional monitoring and licensing requirements for bottled water sold within their borders.

Is bottled water free of lead and other contaminants?
Not necessarily. Bottled water does not have to be contaminant free,
but it cannot contain any contaminant at a level that exceeds the
FDA or state’s maximum allowable amount. To learn more about the
quality of a particular brand, contact the bottler and request a copy
of their most recent water quality analysis.

Why should I care if my bottled water is certified?
While the FDA does require bottled water companies to monitor
and conduct regular testing of their products, it isn’t required that
they have independent audits or product quality testing by a third
party. Companies that do so are taking an extra step to provide their
customers with added assurance that their products comply with all
applicable state and federal regulations.

Which is better, bottled or tap?
Just as tap water quality varies from city to city, bottled water quality
will vary from one product to the next, depending upon the quality
of the source water and the treatment it undergoes at the bottling
facility. Consumers can request a copy of their city’s annual water
quality report as well as a detailed independent analysis from
their favorite bottled water company. The two reports can then
be compared to determine which product best meets personal needs.

How long can I store bottled water?
Unopened bottled water products can usually be stored indefinitely, provided the bottles are kept
in the proper environment. Keep bottled water away from chemicals, such as cleaning compounds,
paints or gasoline. In addition, don’t store bottled water in a garage or storage shed. If you
suspect any of your stored bottled water has become contaminated (smells funny, showing
algae growth, etc.), discard or boil it before using it in an emergency.

While no federal regulations exist for residential water treatment devices, there are several voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of products used to treat home drinking water. These standards are generally divided according to the technology used by the product. The numbers assigned to each standard reflect the order in which the standards were developed.

Below are the standards and the type of technology each covers, along with a description of the purpose or intended function of the technology.

Adsorption/Filtration (NSF/ANSI 42 & 53)
This process occurs when liquids, gases, dissolved or suspended matter adheres to the surface of, or in the pores of, an adsorbent media. Carbon filters would be an example of this type of product.

Softeners (NSF/ANSI 44)
These systems incorporate a cation exchange resin that is regenerated with sodium or potassium chloride. The softener reduces calcium and magnesium ions and replaces them with sodium or potassium ions.

Ultraviolet Treatment (NSF/ANSI 55)
These systems use ultraviolet light to disinfect water (Class A systems) or to reduce the amount of non disease causing bacteria in water (Class B).

Reverse Osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58)
A process that uses reverse pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane. Most reverse osmosis systems incorporate additional filters along with the membrane itself.

Distillers (NSF/ANSI 62)
These systems heat water to the boiling point, and then collect the water vapor as it condenses, leaving behind contaminants such as heavy metals. Some contaminants that convert readily into gases, such as volatile organic chemicals, can carry over with the water vapor.

Shower Filters (NSF/ANSI 177)