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Water Cost Index Q4 2015 in US Dollar (USD) |
% Change from Q3 2015 in US Dollar (USD) |
% Change from Q1 2008 in US Dollar (USD) |
Index % Change Q1 2008 in Local Currency |
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Global | $1.80 | ▼ -4.0% | ▲ 19.4% | ▲ 32.9% |
London | $2.78 | ▼ -4.0% | ▲ 4.9% | ▲ 33.7% |
Manila, Philippines | $0.42 | ▲ 1.0% | ▲ 23.8% | ▲ 28.3% |
Sao Paulo | $1.47 | ▼ -8.0% | ▲ 15.3% | ▲ 32.0% |
Singapore | $3.65 | ▼ -4.0% | ▲ 54.9% | ▲ 33.0% |
Uganda | $0.97 | ▼ -5.0% | ▲ 1.1% | ▲ 49.3% |
Location |
Water Cost Index Q4 2015 in US Dollar (USD) |
% Change from Q3 2015 in US Dollar (USD) |
% Change from Q1 2008 in US Dollar (USD) |
Index % Change Q1 2008 in Local Currency |
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United States | $1.50 | ▼ -1.0% | ▲ 38.9% | ▲ 38.9% |
Fresno | $1.07 | 0.0% | ▲ 109.2% | ▲ 109.2% |
Los Angeles | $0.93 | 0.0% | ▲ 63.4% | ▲ 63.4% |
Sacramento | $1.03 | 0.0% | ▲ 90.6% | ▲ 90.6% |
SF Bay Area | $2.64 | 0.0% | ▲ 28.8% | ▲ 28.8% |
Corpus Christi | $1.19 | 0.0% | ▲ 21.2% | ▲ 21.2% |
Dallas | $1.09 | ▲ 1.0% | ▲ 44.2% | ▲ 44.2% |
Houston | $1.42 | 0.0% | ▼ -1.8% | ▼ -1.8% |
Lubbock | $1.91 | ▼ -4.0% | ▲ 44.5% |
▲ 44.5% |
Shungite for regenerating water
Methods to disinfect water
The most common method to disinfect water is to boil it. This oldest of all methods indeed kills bacteria, but at the same time it increases the concentration of nitrites, salts and heavy metals. Besides, some of inorganic components do not break down after the boiling process. Water, after boiling, becomes somewhat useless for human organism. It is very important, especially for child development, to use the right kind of water. Another widespread method to clean the water is the use of chlorine to do the disinfection. However, scientists have proved chlorine harmful for the human body since it produces organic compounds, some of which are carcinogenic.
The healing benefits of shungite water date back to 18th Century Russia with Peter the Great. Peter constructed a shungite spa for his soldiers after noticing that his men who drank water from a nearby spring, which ran through the shungite deposit, recovered faster than normal from illness or injury.
Since that time, many compelling studies have shownh potential health benefits from shungite water. For example, cancer patients who drank shungite water during radiation treatment had their blood panels return to normal in two to three weeks, whereas the control group took three to four months. You can read more about shungite research in my special report, Shungite: The Electropollution Solution.
BENEFITS OF SHUNGITE WATER :
Shungite has the ability to clean water from almost of all organic compounds (including pesticides), metals, bacteria and harmful microorganisms. Water from Lake Onega in Russia, can be used for drinking without any prior cleaning! It is the result of thousands of years of interaction with Shungite. Commercial use of Shungite filters started back in 1990’s, during that time there were conducted many experiments and studies on Shungite influence on the human body. Scientists came to conclusion that Shungite water is absolutely non-toxic. It was also proven that shungite water can be used without any prior boiling! The water has strong antibacterial ability. During the experiments, water was contaminated with streptococcus of groups A and D. Experiment showed that only after half an hour in Shungite water the concentration of streptococcus group D decreased by the factor of 100 and group A by the factor of 900! Shungite cleans water of various chlorine compounds, nitrates, copper, magnesium, iron, cleans up visually dirty water, eliminates sour taste. Shungite removes heavy metals, chlorine, enriches drinking water in potassium.
Shungite water science shows fullerenes are effective in very small doses with benefits that can last for months. Among potential health applications:
Cardiovascular disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Pancreatic disease
Gastritis and dyspepsia
Gallbladder problems
Anemia
Asthma
Allergies – antihistamine
Chronic fatigue
Arthritis – anti-inflammatory
Daily use of Shungite water to wash face or body improves elasticity of skin, gives it a healthy look. Also it helps the drinker to get rid of acne, skin redness and other skin problems. Shungite water helps with hair loss. It strengthens hair roots and heals the scalp.
HOW TO MAKE SHUNGITE WATER ?
Another way to have Shungite water in your house: install Water Filtration System, adding Shungite Cartridge from Clear Life NY :
Call us : (929) 357-4522 or order Shungite Cartridge from our online store.
Clear Life NY
]]>Shungite has been used as a folk medical treatment since the early 18th century. Peter the Great set up Russia's first spa in Karelia to make use of the water purifying properties of shungite, which he had himself experienced. He also instigated its use in providing purified water for the Russian army. The anti-bacterial properties of shungite have been confirmed by modern testing.[7]
Shungite Stones for Water Purification in Wells
Shungite for wells - natural water filter.
Nowadays many people leave their flats in big cities and move to the country. They want to be closer to the nature, eat pure food and drink pure water. So, well water is better for drinking, then tap water. Pour the shungite for wells into your well to make the water crystal pure, fresh and useful for your health. Shungite purifies water from radionuclides, metals, organic and non-organic pollutions. The water in such well is very fresh and pure, it has a good fresh taste without any smells. If you don’t use the well for a long time, the water doesn’t spoil. Shungite for wells provides you pure, fresh and tasty water, which gives you health and youth.
Shungite is a rare non-crystalline black mineraloid consists from 30 to 99 percent of carbon.
The main deposit of this unique stone is in the northwest of Russia, in the Lake Onego, in Karelia - ancient area of Baltic-Finnish nation Karelians. It was first described from a deposit near Shunga village, from where it gets its name.
Shungite has been used not only as decorative stone but also in medical treatment since the early 18th century. The anti-bacterial properties of shungite have been confirmed by modern testing.
Shungite tile for wall decoration is modern and eco-friendly. Shungite is a strong adsorbent, it purifies the air, neutralizes the dangerous radiation, so, this tile will help you to make your housing really healthy.
PRICE OF SHUNGITE in USA
Shungite is quite rear & expensive mineral in USA. Originally it’s come from Karelia, which is part of Russia. That means you need to pay some extra money for transportation. All this factors makes shungite hard to find & quite expensive mineral in USA.
You can try to order real shungite directly from Russia, Karelia
or install Water Filter & add Shungite Cartridge from our website:
call (929) 357-4522 Clear Life NY
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You may have heard various health claims about alkaline water. Some say it can help slow the aging process, regulate your body’s pH level, and prevent chronic diseases like cancer. But what exactly is alkaline water, and why all the hype?
The “alkaline” in alkaline water refers to its pH level. The pH level is a number that measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14. For example, something with a pH of 1 would be very acidic and something with a pH of 13 would be very alkaline.
Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular drinking water. Because of this, some advocates of alkaline water believe it can neutralize the acid in your body.
Normal drinking water generally has a neutral pH of 7. Alkaline water typically has a pH of 8 or 9. However, pH alone isn’t enough to impart substantial alkalinity to water.
Alkaline water must also contain alkaline minerals and negative oxidation reduction potential (ORP). ORP is the ability of water to act as a pro- or antioxidant. The more negative the ORP value, the more antioxidizing it is.
Toxins are the number one cause of aging. They are often a result of poor diet, pollution, and stress. Toxins can build up in your body causing cell damage that leads to premature aging. The best way to fight toxins and detoxify your body is with antioxidants. And it’s as easy as drinking antioxidant-rich alkaline water.
The pH of precipitation, and water bodies, vary widely across the United States. Natural and human processes determine the pH of water. The National Atmospheric Deposition Program has developed maps showing pH patterns, such as the one below showing the spatial pattern of the pH of precipitation at field sites for 2002. You should be aware that this contour map was developed using the pH measurements at the specific sampling locations; thus, the contours and isolines were created using interpolation between data points. You should not necessarily use the map to document the pH at other particular map locations, but rather, use the map as a general indicator of pH throughout the country.
Is alkaline water good for health?
In big supermarkets you can try to find bottled alkaline water.
Another way to get it : install Water Filtration System with Alkaline cartridge from “Clear Life NY”
call us to order Alkaline RO Water Filter: (929) 357-4522
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
Yes, tap water is drinkable. The pipes, however, are old, rusty and dirty. As a long time plumber, I have seen many such pipes and can confirm it. City pipes and the pipes in your house usually need replacement. But typically nobody does this job.
The water can get contaminated once moves into pipes that supply individual buildings, homes, and even schools that occurred recently in Newark, New Jersey.
The Catskill and Delaware watersheds in the upstate New York provide more than 90% of the city’s water supply. The rest comes from the Croton watershed.
New Yorkers’ beloved watershed water is so clean, that New York is one of few municipalities not required by law to filter its water (although it is disinfected by UV exposure). Where the quality degrades, is during distribution. The local distribution network which uses chloramine as a disinfectant and aging pipes inside buildings can bring unwanted flavors and potential lead-related health-risks, especially for children.
In the U.S, tap water is regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), while bottled water which is a packaged good, is regulated by the FDA. Although both the EPA and FDA have similar quality standards, FDA standards are looser in terms of how often bottled water needs to be tested and they do not require companies to share their test results with consumers.
Conclusion: If you want to know the exact composition of your water then switching to your own Water Filtration System is the cheapest and safest way. Just call us to get a free consultation about water filter or get one from "Clear Life NY" website.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a special type of filtration that uses a semi-permeable, thin membrane with pores small enough to pass pure water through while rejecting larger molecules such as dissolved salts (ions) and other impurities such as bacteria.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane removes more than 99% of contaminates leaving you with water of high purity consisting of almost only water molecules.
Reverse Osmosis systems consist of multiple stages of pre-filtration and often post filtration. Such steps include Sediment removal, Chlorine and Heavy-Metals removal prior to reaching the membrane. Membrane pore sizes are typically between 0.1 to 1.0 nm (0.0001 - 0.001 um).
How Reverse Osmosis water Membrane works? (Video) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAQ0BmLBtzc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOYZWPhjUI4
For a long time, I've been working as a water purification technician in Illinois, in New York, and now can share with you, such information and statistic:
"Clear Life NY" accept only Premium Quality membrane, mostly made in USA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6iuuKjKNFc
Check the tank to see if it's full of water or not. If it's full, open the faucet and check the flow rate. If nothing is flowing, check to make sure the valve is in the open position (handle in line with the tubing). If everything looks right, check to see if any pressure is in the tank with a tire pressure gauge. If none, add pressure with a bicycle pump with the faucet open until the tank empties. Once the tank is emptied, regulate the pressure to 5-7 psi. If water spurts out when checking for pressure, then the tank's diaphragm has lost integrity, and the tank should be replaced.
If the tank is full and pressure exceeds 20-25 psi, with no water to the faucet, make sure the tank is functioning. First, turn off the tank valve, then, disconnect the tank tube from the RO system and see if water flows into a bucket when the valve is on. If so, check the postfilter to make sure it's not clogged.
The reverse osmosis system shuts down when tank pressure reaches 2/3 of supply line pressure and the ASO valve closes. Constant water running to the drain simply means that the ASO is not shutting off. The ASO operates if the membrane, flow restrictor, tank, and check valve are all performing properly. You can test this quickly by turning the tank valve off to see if the ASO stops water flow to the drain. This may tank a few minutes depending on membrane output.
Possible causes:
Loud, noisy water running to the drain is typically the result of too much water to the drain. Use the drain flow rate test to identify this problem. The location of the drain saddle could be another contributor.
Locating the saddle on the crossover is best for noise reduction since a pipe placed directly under the sink may produce amplified sound. However, an RO system will always make some noise when it runs over.
Taste and odor are mostly associated with filters that need changing, a complete tank and system sanitation need, or a membrane failure (from high TDS breakthrough).
A well water application that may contain dissolved gas, like hydrogen sulfide or methane (rotten egg smell) will concentrate and enhance the odor. It's possible that you may not know you have a hydrogen sulfide issue until it concentrates through the membrane. On-board carbon filtration will not hold gases for long, so you may not detect an odor in a new system for several days. These issues must be corrected prior to installing a new reverse osmosis system.
These leaks are common in newly installed RO systems. The air gap directs water from the RO system through an air gap or backflow preventer on the way to the drain. Water flows from the air gap to the drain by gravity alone. Leaving too much tubing on this connection is the most common installation error. If the tubing is not as straight as possible to the drain saddle connection, water will come out of the air gap hole in the base of the faucet, especially with declined and inclined connections.
Other causes for system malfunction could include a clogged drain line or connection where the tube attaches to the drain. This can happen over time as debris collects in the base of the fitting. If all is clear, then make sure the hole in the drain line itself is in line with the saddle fitting.
The best way to establish membrane function is by testing the permeate flow rate. With a few exceptions, the membrane of most RO systems running directly to the tank produce the product water. By shutting the tank valve off and opening the faucet, the membrane production will flow directly to the faucet. Once the "fast drip" is consistent, collect it in a measuring cup for 60 seconds.
with normal feed pressure and water temperatures, the amount accumulated in 60 seconds should closely match the numbers on the chart below.
Membrane Rating | Permeate Rate- ounces/min | Drain Flow Rate- (mi/min)/ ounces |
15 gpd | 1- 1.3 | 100- 110/ 3.4- 4 |
18 gpd | 1.3- 1.8 | 180/ 6 |
25 gpd | 2 | 250/ 8.5 |
36 gpd | 2.5- 3 | 300/ 10 |
50 gpd | 3- 4 | 350- 400/ 11- 13.5 |
75 gpd | 4.5- 6 | 575- 650/ 19-22 |
100 gpd | 8- 9 | 730- 900/ 25-30 |
150 gpd | 10- 13 | 1200- 40.5 |
Note: Always make sure the system is not shut off and is making water to run these flow tests. Using a TDS meter would give you additional data.
To determine whether you have the right amount of flow restriction to provide the driving force pressure, disconnect the drain line where it connects to the drain saddle. Point the open tube into a bucket and then measure the water with a large measuring cup for 30 seconds. Multiply the results by two and compare the drain flow rate numbers to the chart above.
Both results are within the acceptable range: The problems are not the pressure, membrane, or prefilters. The membrane has adequate pressure and flow and no clogs.
Both results are equally below the acceptable range: If the system's design allows, remove the prefilters from their housings and run the flow rate test again. If there's not change, you may have a pressure problem. If the flow rates return to the acceptable range, then you need to replace your prefilters.
The drain flow rate is close, but the permeate flow rate is next to nothing: This could be an indication that the membrane has calcified or is scaled with hardness or the has fouled. It should be replaced, and additional pre-treatment may be required. This could also indicate high TDS and low pressure. The higher the TDS, the more pressure is needed to create reverse osmosis.
Drain flow rate is beyond acceptable, but the permeate flow is next to nothing: Check to see if the flow restrictor is in place. If the restictor has failed or is lacking driving force pressure to the membrane, then the membrane will not produce water.
Both the drain and permeate flows are zero: Check prefilters and make sure the water supply is on. Then, disconnect the feed line where it connects to the inlet of the system to ensure that the system is receiving water. To do so, turn the water off and disconnect the tubing. Point the tubing into a bucket as you turn the water back on.
Housing leaks are almost always O-ring related. Either the O-ring is not where it should be, or it has been compromised. Reused O-rings may stretch when removing the housing to change filters. It's always a good idea to have an extra set of O-rings and some silicon O-ring lubricant on hand.
Tubing is not pushed fully into the fitting to create a proper seal. Small diameter tubes, such as 1/4 and 3/4 will insert nearly 1" into the fitting. To ensure the seal, make a mark on the end of the tubing at 3/4", and make sure the line disappears when the tubing is inserted.
Tubing was not cut straight. Thus, it did not pass through the internal O-ring for a proper seal.
A deep scratch on the tubing is allowing water to pass through. Each time tubing is inserted then released from fittings, the tubing gets scratched. Eventually, these scratches become deep enough that the O-ring can no longer seal it completely. It's a good idea to replace any worn or scratched tubing that inserts into a fitting.
If you do not want to do everething by yourself, just call us:
(929) 357 4522
ClearLifeNY ( Your local water purefication company)
Our tehcnicians will come to test and fix your RO filter
A reverse osmosis tank is a hydropneumatic pressure tank designed to fit beneath the sink and inline with your reverse osmosis system. The reverse osmosis tank is a storage tank, collecting the water being gradually purified by the reverse osmosis membrane. The reverse osmosis filtration process is a slow one. That's why you need a water tank, to accumulate water using RO filter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zgC8xED3_M
Do you need a tank for reverse osmosis?
Small reverse osmosis units need a storage tank because they make water very slowly. Without a tank, a typical under-sink RO unit would put out only a small trickle of water when the thirsty user opened the faucet.
How long do RO tanks last?
If you adjust the air in a tank and do regular maintenance for RO system: 5-10 years. We recommend changing RO tank at least every 5 years
How do I know if my RO tank is bad?
1. Slow, or very little water.
2. It is not possible to adjust air/water pressure in a tank
3. Water smells
4. The age of my tank is more than 5 years.
How do I check my reverse osmosis tank pressure?
How do I increase the pressure in my RO tank?
How to Re-Pressurize Your Tank:
Its is easy if you got an air pump with accurate air pressure meter :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=vUR0MKGVGg4&feature=emb_logo
Call us, if you need a consultation or new RO Tank:
(929) 357 4522
ClearLifeNY
PS: Average estimates for new RO Tank installation is only 50$ labor( ClearLifeNY's technician visit)+ 50$ (for parts: RO Tank), so total only 100$.
(Brooklyn, Queens) For other locations, the price can be different.
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Reverse Osmosis water purification process is a simple and straightforward water filtration process. It is accomplished by water pressure pushing tap water through a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities from water. This is a process in which dissolved inorganic solids (such as salts) are removed from a solution (such as water).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdwp6S1lrP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyYP5VHPifM
If you’re looking for a water filter that will provide outstanding drinking water for your home or business, Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration is one of the most popular and best water filtration methods available. In simple terms, reverse osmosis works as water is forced across a semi-permeable membrane, leaving contaminants behind that are flushed down the drain. The clean drinking water collects in a holding tank.
Installed at the kitchen sink: A small RO filtration system can be installed at the kitchen tap to provide top-quality drinking water. This is called a “point of use” (POU) water filtration system and can also connect to your fridge and ice machine. Water pressure is a consideration with some refrigerators, so be sure to refer to your RO system’s owner’s manual as the pressure from the Reverse Osmosis unit is about two-thirds of the incoming line pressure.
RO filtration improves the taste, odor, and appearance of water by removing contaminants that cause taste and odor problems.
With an RO system, you can cancel your water delivery service and stop purchasing cases of bottled water. Reverse Osmosis filtration provides “better-than-bottled water” quality water for just pennies per gallon.
RO systems have very few moving or replaceable parts that make RO systems easy to clean and service.
RO systems remove pollutants from water including nitrates, pesticides, sulfates, fluoride, bacteria, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, and much more. RO systems’ carbon filter will also remove chlorine and chloramines.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a partially permeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted molecules and larger particles from drinking water. In reverse osmosis, an applied pressure is used to overcome osmotic pressure, a colligative property that is driven by chemical potential differences of the solvent, a thermodynamic parameter. Reverse osmosis can remove many types of dissolved and suspended chemical species as well as biological ones (principally bacteria) from water, and is used in both industrial processes and the production of potable water. The result is that the solute is retained on the pressurized side of the membrane and the pure solvent is allowed to pass to the other side. To be "selective", this membrane should not allow large molecules or ions through the pores (holes), but should allow smaller components of the solution (such as solvent molecules, i.e., water, H2O) to pass freely.[1]
In the normal osmosis process, the solvent naturally moves from an area of low solute concentration (high water potential), through a membrane, to an area of high solute concentration (low water potential). The driving force for the movement of the solvent is the reduction in the free energy of the system when the difference in solvent concentration on either side of a membrane is reduced, generating osmotic pressure due to the solvent moving into the more concentrated solution. Applying an external pressure to reverse the natural flow of pure solvent, thus, is reverse osmosis. The process is similar to other membrane technology applications.
Reverse osmosis is not a new purification technique. The first example of osmosis through semipermeable membranes was described by Jean-Antoine Nollet in 1748. While the process was known in laboratories, it wasn't used for desalination of seawater until 1950 at the University of California in Los Angeles. Multiple researchers refined methods of using reverse osmosis to purify water, but the process was so slow that it wasn't practical on a commercial scale. New polymers allowed for the production of more efficient membranes. By the beginning of the 21st century, desalination plants became capable of desalinating water at the rate of 15 million gallons per day, with around 15,000 plants in operation or planned.