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.