Green Water Technologies

Green Water Technologies: Water Softeners vs. Conditioners

There are two ways to address hard water in the home – water softening and water conditioning. According to the water experts at Green Water Technologies, these two terms are often used interchangeably but they are not the same thing.

Green Water Technologies describes water softening as the process of reducing hard minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the water that flows into a home. These minerals can cause a build-up inside pipes and water-using appliances. Water softening not only removes minerals but also adds sodium or potassium – softer minerals – to the water.

Hard, unconditioned water may also be treated through the process of water conditioning. Water conditioning is different from softening in that conditioned water has had the calcium removed and no other minerals added. Green Water Technologies explains that conditioned water is also good for a home’s plumbing system and appliances.

Green Water Technologies Shares Useful and Interesting Facts About Water

In the following brief exchange, representatives from Green Water Technologies answer unusual questions about water.

Q: What is water intoxication and how is it possible?

Green Water Technologies: Water intoxication is a dangerous condition that results in systemic sodium imbalance. Drinking too much water can actually lead to life-threatening symptoms including seizures and death. Babies are at risk of water intoxication if given water instead of – or in addition to – milk or breast milk. Endurance athletes are also prone to water intoxication.

Q: Is it safe to drink tea, coffee, and sodas exclusively?

Green Water Technologies: Like all liquids, coffee, teas, and sodas contain water. However, caffeinated versions of these drinks also have a diuretic effect which can prevent water from being distributed correctly throughout the body. Even if a person is drinking coffee, there is a chance he or she may still become dehydrated, especially during warm weather when the body naturally loses more fluids via sweat.  As well, these beverages contain excess levels of sugar or artificial sweeteners that can damage teeth and deplete the body of vital nutrients.

Green Water Technologies Lists Top 10 Benefits of Filtered Water

1. Filtered water has been stripped of chemicals and contaminants meaning it tastes and smells better than untreated tap water.

2. Whole-home water filters are the last line of defense against lead, says Green Water Technologies.

3. Bottled water is expensive. According to Green Water Technologies, water filtered at home is much less expensive and, due to municipal water being subject to strict EPA standards, may actually be healthier than bottled water.

4. Water filters remove chlorine and chlorine byproducts from tap water that may increase the risk of certain types of cancer including colon, bladder, and rectal.

5. Many types of water filters can remove dangerous contaminants while keeping intact healthy mineral deposits. According to the team at Green Water Technologies, some minerals are useful to help stabilize the pH balance of drinking water.

Green Water Technologies: Rethink Your Drink

Green Water Technologies says bottled water can cost five times more per gallon than gasoline, but doesn’t offer any benefits over tap water. In fact, most bottled water comes from a municipal water source, the same water routed to homes and offices (in other words, it’s tap water, too!).

Q: How do bottling companies market tap water with such effectiveness? 

Green Water Technologies: Companies that sell water do so through a combination of clever graphic design and carefully-worded descriptions. Water bottles may be wrapped in scenes of mountains and natural springs, leading the consumer to believe that they are receiving water that has been untouched by humans and chemical treatment processes. Many bottled water brands simply state its water is derived “from the source,” which could refer to a city water supply.

Q: Doesn’t bottled water taste better than tap water?

Green Water Technologies: Taste perception is subjective, meaning that what one person finds tempting may be off-putting to another. Most bottled water undergoes purification methods that add or remove minerals and other compounds that affect the way water tastes. A whole-home water purification system can eliminate chlorine and other chemicals associated with the unusual taste of tap water.

Green Water Technologies Delves into the Strange and Wonderful World of Water

Water is an amazing substance that, despite its universal availability, is shrouded in mystery. In this brief commentary, the experts at Green Water Technologies pull back the cloak and reveal some of water’s strangest secrets.

Water is a sticky substance.

It’s true, says the team at Green Water Technologies. While water is used to wash away dirt and grim, scientists claim the H2O running from the faucet is actually one of the stickiest substances on the planet. It’s primarily attracted to other water molecules, which is why it doesn’t leave a film of water on the skin or other surfaces.

Green Water Technologies Uncovers Hidden Truths on Water

Water is something people use without thinking every day. It washes our cars, bathes our bodies, and keeps us alive from the inside out. But how much do we know about this vital substance? Green Water Technologies shares little known facts about this clearly remarkable liquid.

Water in the U.S. is mostly used for thermoelectric power and irrigation.

Many people believe water is primarily available for use in and around the home. However, according to Green Water Technologies, the U.S. agricultural industry is the largest consumer of water in the nation. Water is used to irrigate crops and in daily farming operations. Of the 346,000 million gallons of water used in the US every day, 80% is reserved for agriculture and electric services usage.

Green Water Technologies Shares Interesting Facts About Water

Water is something everyone is familiar with. In fact, it’s the only substance that all humans and animals must consume in order to survive. In the brief Q&A below, Green Water Technologies outlines a few things to know about H2O.

Q: What is “water weight” and why does it return so quickly after losing it?

Green Water Technologies: Water weight is the general term for weight lost rapidly, such as after an intense physical activity. The weight being lost is due to a decreased volume of water in the cells and is replenished once the body is rehydrated.

Q: How long can a person go without water before he or she feels thirsty?

Green Water Technologies: That depends on the person’s size, activity level, and environmental factors. Someone living in a tropical climate may feel thirsty more frequently than an individual where the temperature stays cool to mild all year. One common factor is that thirst is a sign the body has lost water and needs to be replaced ASAP. At the onset of thirst, the body has lost at least 1% of its needed H2O.

Seeing Water Clearly | Q & A with Green Water Technologies

In this brief Q&A, Green Water Technologies addresses four common myths about the most abundant substance on earth.

Q: Is it true that bottled water is 100% pure?

Green Water Technologies: Not even close! Several independent studies have shown that bottled water may contain as many – or more – contaminants than tap water. Chemicals like methylene chloride are common in brand name bottled water. The image of purity is simply shrewd marketing.

Q: But isn’t all bottled water treated or bottled directly from mountain streams/springs?

Green Water Technologies: Most bottled water is actually derived from municipal water sources. In other words, bottled water is tap water. Sometimes it’s treated, other times it’s bottled as-is. If you take the time to read the fine print on your expensive bottle of water, you’ll see that “bottled at the source” isn’t clearly worded and can mean anywhere.

Green Water Technologies | Water Sanitation Necessary to Prevent Widespread Disease

Green Water Technologies is one of the most experienced water filtration systems providers in Texas. The company, with offices in San Antonio and Austin, explains water sanitation’s role as a method of prevention against disease and bacteria.

At any given moment, nearly 1 billion men, women, and children struggle with poor water quality. According to the World Health Organization, using or consuming un-sanitized water can lead to illnesses such as cholera and intestinal parasites. Green Water Technologies explains that these conditions, and many others, are completely preventable. Fortunately, water sanitation efforts have virtually eliminated the negative health impacts of contaminated water across the United States.

As noted by Green Water Technologies, water and sanitation are the foundation of world health and welfare. Without sanitation efforts, water doesn’t clean effectively and, without clean water, the world would soon be consumed with death and disease. Many people are mistaken in their beliefs that rainwater is sufficient to wash away germs, however. Rainwater simply washes bacteria – from animals, fecal matter, and other sources – into an area’s drinking water supply.

Green Water Technologies Announces Expansion into Austin

To more fully meet the needs of its expanding customer base, Green Water Technologies recently opened a new office in Austin, Texas. Clients will receive the same expert service and attention to detail as they do from the company’s original San Antonio location.

According to Green Water Technologies, poor water quality has a major impact on residents of South Texas. There are a number of different environmental contaminants that affect water quality. Runoff from chemical plants and agricultural endeavors often affect the safety of drinking water. Even chemicals used in the treatment process can make water less palatable for humans. Another major concern, however, is hard, unconditioned water.

Green Water Technologies explains that hard water can have an extremely negative impact on a family’s hygiene routine. Hard water, though it’s technically safe according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, reduces the effectiveness of most cleansing agents. It makes it more difficult to wash soaps off the face which can lead to acne or other issues for those with sensitive skin.