‘Forever’ Chemicals Still Being Found in Local Homeowners’ Wells
Suffolk’s county may not be able to test for PFAS and other ‘forever chemicals’ for local homeowners’ private wells, but Long Island Clean Water Service can! Click to read a recent article from Newsday about the issues with well water in your area: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/private-wells-testing-contaminants-drinking-water-pfas-v49xdvtl
Featured “Dealer of the Month: Long Island Clean Water Service”
We were recently featured in WQP (Water Quality Products) Magazine as “Dealer of the Month”! A big “THANK YOU!” to WQP Mag for the recognition. You can read the original article here: https://www.wqpmag.com/top-dealers/dealer-month-long-island-clean-water-service?fbclid=IwAR1yjtf6X7Tna6dTGzXEvKKSLCxDqjjr69XlMoOEo_bhbqv3vKVr-n4JbCw DEALER OF THE MONTH: LONG ISLAND CLEAN WATER SERVICE Long Island Clean Water Service delivers 37 years of water quality solutions The Long Island Clean Water Service team prides itself on quality customer service and making sure its business strategy is efficient Are there toxins, is there rust? To fix your water, whom should you trust? If your drinking water makes you kinda nervous, you should call Clean Water Service.” These lines are part of Long Island Clean Water Service’s catchy jingle, which can be heard on the radio and when you are on hold with this water dealership. This dealership was founded in 1985 and stands as one of the oldest and largest providers of residential and commercial water treatment systems in Long Island, New York. The dealership provides Long Island and the greater New York area with the analysis and treatment of contaminated water, using residential, commercial or industrial purification and filtration equipment to get the job done. Madelyn and Mark Shmidt are the owners of Long Island Clean Water Service. It all started when Mark, who was a manager for a coffee company at the time, saw that his work office was putting water filters in the coffee machines that they serviced and sold. When Mark asked about this, the company told him that it was because they wanted their coffee to taste uniform across the country. Mark realized that water quality would be a prevalent topic in the future and alongside Madelyn, resolved to look into drinking water systems, including point-of-use (POU) systems. Water Conditioning Salt & Efficient Customer Service A long list of services are provided by the company, including treating: chlorine, iron and rust, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), arsenic, hard water, water odor, and other emerging contaminants. Beyond these services, the company’s website has a “Water Symptoms & Solutions Quiz” and water quality reports by area. The water dealership has a team of 35 employees, 11 trucks that hit the road every day (a portion that are strictly salt deliveries), and tend to approximately 100 service calls a day. The dealership’s service areas include Westchester County, New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County, Suffolk County and more. When it comes to Long Island’s water, iron occurs naturally in the groundwater, with certain areas having much higher concentrations than others. This is more of an aesthetic issue that the team sees occur often. Water on eastern Long Island generally has a pH value of between 5.4 and 7.2. The business is 90% residential, and the area is a growing area especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when many New York City proper residents left places like Manhattan for Long Island. “We’re in a location where it’s not as easy as some places in the country to get water conditioning salt,” Madelyn said. “Between the lack of places to purchase and the fact that most of our clientele wouldn’t be bothered purchasing and putting it in, we service by route. So we actually go around and offer what we call ‘white glove service,’ where we physically come by appointment and put the salt in at scheduled times. We contact our customers and tell them we’re going to be in the area.” Customers are also grouped by area to make the scheduling and install process as efficient as possible. Madelyn and Mark have always emphasized the importance of treating all staff and clients like family. No matter what someone’s role is at the dealership, no matter who the client is, Long Island Clean Water Service respects, educates, and takes care of them at every stage of the process. Quality Customer Service The average day for the business consists of constant calls into the office from customers, which there are thousands of at this point. The water dealership’s business primarily comes from referrals. The duo are also big believers of the power of a good reverse osmosis (RO) system. “We put many of our customers on what we call annual service plans, so that they’re billed once a year but receive service all during the year,” Madelyn added. “We find that if we visit our customers frequently, not only is it good for customer service, the people feel like they’re getting ‘a good bang for the buck,’ but we also check the system every time we come.” This system works for the dealership, and according to Madelyn and Mark, it generates important conversations about water among homeowners, ultimately bringing in new customers. Not only that, but customers get used to a maintenance schedule, sustaining and better relationship between the dealership and homeowners, and ultimately ensuring clean water. Word of mouth has increased the dealership’s reach, and in fact, the dealership recently had its first million dollar salesperson. This milestone moment that is a testament to the success of the dealership and its mission to provide safe, clean water. The dealership’s website also houses a blog that addresses common water quality questions and provides information about New York’s water quality. The business won WaterTech’s #1 Water Treatment Dealer award. Addressing Contaminant Concerns When the business first opened its doors, customers were not as concerned about water quality. But now, business is booming because more people are aware of how important it is to have clean water and are upgrading their homes as a result. “The newspapers are our biggest ally because they always talk about what the next problem is,” Mark said about media coverage of contaminated water. “So we have to scan for nitrates, we have to scan for chromium-6, and 1,4-dioxane. So everyday they’re running another article about how bad the water is.” “That’s our best advertising,” Madelyn joked. Despite these water quality issues, Long Island Clean Water Service is ready to take on anything, and the team considers itself a relationship business. Honesty is the best policy when it comes to serving
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10 Benefits of Water Filtration
Clean water is vital to your health for drinking, showering, and cooking your food. Most people today drink chlorine-treated water that still contains many harmful bacteria, chemicals, and other contaminants. Water, like oxygen is crucial to maintain life. Every person needs to have enough water each day for the body to function effectively, since over 70 percent of the human body is made up of water. It is ironic that only a small percentage of water is healthy to drink, considering that two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Likewise, water from your tap may not be pure, despite passing through a water treatment facility. It is because it is easy for water to pick up contaminants after it has left the water treatment facility. The situation is the same if the water is stored in a private well. A good way to ensure that you will have a good supply of clean and pure water in your home is to install a home water filtration system. Filtering your water removes bacteria, heavy metals and chemicals from the water. Think of the hassle of having the water you drink and use tested regularly. The safest and simplest solution is to use filtered water by investing in an long island clean water home water filtration system. There are various types of advanced home water filtration system available in the market and the top three are the following: Whatever type of home water filtration system you choose, look at the benefits you will get from filtering your water. Have safer drinking water anytime. When you filter your water, you are ensured that you have healthy drinking water, compared to the bottled water and tap water that comes straight from the water treatment plants in your municipality. Unfiltered water, even if it has come from the water treatment plant still have contaminants such as lead. Water treatment plants add chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine to the water as their treatment method. When you have an advanced home water filtration system, these chemicals, other impurities and most of the 2,100 known toxins in drinking water are removed. Fill safe water bottles with filtered water if you are into going out for sports, a picnic or a day trip. Protect the environment. There were 50 Billion plastic water bottles bought in the U.S last year. However, only 38% were recycled, with the remainder ending up in landfills. With a home water filtration system, you will not be adding more rubbish into landfills. On the average, it will take 450 years for plastic bottles to disintegrate. Minimize aggravation of skin conditions. Substances such as heavy metals, fluoride and chlorine in the water can aggravate skin conditions. This includes psoriasis and eczema, especially in children. Cost Savings. If you are currently buying bottled water, you will realize a big savings from installing a water filter at home. If there are four members in your household and each of you drink three 16.9-ounce bottles of water each day, you’ll be able to save a minimum of $700 annually. This assumes you buy an average priced 24 pack of water bottles at a cost around $5.00. If you install a reverse osmosis home water filtration system, it only costs between $300 and $500. A new filter is required annually at an average cost of $50-80. Reduce plumbing repair bills. You can reduce plumbing repairs and cut your repair bills when you use filtered water. Heavy metals, minerals and chemicals in unfiltered water can cause damage to your plumbing system. It is not only the pipes that could be affected but also other home appliances that use water. This includes your water dispenser, refrigerator ice maker, garbage disposal, dishwasher and washing machine. Enhance disaster preparedness. If a sewer line bursts near your house, it can cause water contamination. However, you will be protected in you have an advanced home water filtration system installed for the whole house. Save on soap. An advanced home water filtration system acts in the same way as a water softener. This will help you to use less soap to clean your body, your dishes and your clothes. Hard water has minerals that prevents the ionic action of soap; thus its cleaning power is minimized. Improve the taste of drinking water. Water filters remove elements that cause drinking water to have an unpleasant taste and smell, such as lead, chlorine and bacteria. Home water filtration system will improve the overall purity, taste and smell of your drinking water. It also lowers the pH level of the water that you drink. Reduce risk of gastrointestinal diseases. Several parasites can be found in the water and many microscopic organisms live in sources of water that have not been treated properly. Parasites that can cause intestinal and digestive problems are removed by filtration. Remove soap scum and deposits on clothes. Over time, the chemicals in unclean tap water will leave deposits on clothes, causing them to smell differently. It also can lead to rashes and allergies. Likewise, unclean water causes soap scum buildup on your dishes, your clothes and your bathroom. Now that you know the benefits of using a home water filtration system, there should no longer be any reason for you to drink unfiltered water. You not only ensure that you use clean water, but you also see to it that your health concerns about drinking contaminated and chemical-laden water are addressed. For more information or to schedule free water testing at your home call (516) 591-3246. Read our reviews on Google
Air Purifiers & Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Can Air Purifiers Filter Out The Coronavirus? It turns out, air purifiers may be able to help prevent the spread of viruses and germs in your house. Following the outbreak of coronavirus, millions of people flocked to buy face masks to protect themselves from the virus. Data shows face masks can protect you from the coronavirus, but can air purifiers also capture coronavirus particles. Air purifiers are always a good idea for those with allergies, but if you tend to work from home or are planning to spend a lot of time indoors (and with recent quarantines, lockdowns, and practicing social distancing, that could be in the cards) they might be worth considering. First and foremost, air purifiers can help with all of your normal indoor allergens—including dust, mold, pet dander, and even smoke from cooking and tobacco. While experts at the CDC have noted that the best way to improve indoor air quality is to open a window, this may not be an option for people with asthma or other seasonal allergies. In these cases, the EPA specifies that air purifiers, especially when left to run at high fan speeds for long amounts of time, can help improve air quality. For more information contact Long Island Clean Water (516) 591-3246. Follow us on Facebook
Whole House Water Filtration Systems FAQ’s
Are you aware of what’s in your home’s water supply? According to where you reside the water pouring from your taps may contain a multitude of potentially harmful chemicals and bacteria. Installing a whole house filtration system from Long Island Clean Water is a great option if you want to make sure your home has clean, healthy and more pleasant tasting H20. Read along as we answer a few common questions about whole house water filtration and how they can be a benefit to you and your family. What are whole house water filtration systems? Whole House Water filtration systems are hooked up to your water main. Every drop of water that comes into your house whether it is for cooking, bathing, cleaning or drinking will pass through a centralized filter. This eliminates the need for placing filters on faucets or constantly refilling pitchers with filters attached. It also eliminates the need for buying and storing bottled water which frees up space and eliminates plastic waste. Are there different whole house filters to choose from? Yes. The two most common types are reverse osmosis and activated carbon. Activated carbon is great for eliminated disinfectants and other unhealthy chemicals. Reverse osmosis is the best for eliminating both chemicals and microbial contaminants. Long Island clean waters offers 6 different models to choose from according to your budget and the size of your home. What does a whole house filter remove? A quality whole house filter can get rid of a variety of unhealthy contaminants from your home’s water supply. The list includes assorted heavy metals like mercury, lead and copper as well as arsenic, radon, dangerous pesticides, parasites, chlorine, and other Volatile Organic Compounds. In addition to removing all of these things filtration also vastly improves your water’s flavor and odor. Are there additional benefits? Absoltely! As a result of the system removing chlorine you don’t have to worry about hazardous chlorine vapors being released into your home while you’re showering, or running appliances. Inhaling these vapors can be more dangerous then ingesting them in your water. This can be especially harmful to those who suffer from asthma or lung disease. The whole house water filtration system filters out chlorine, dangerous chlorine vapors will not be released while you are showering or running the dishwasher; inhalation of these vapors is even more hazardous than consuming chlorine via your drinking water, particularly for asthmatics and allergy sufferers. Who needs a whole house water filter? The need for a whole house water filter depends greatly on your local water supply. You can check the Environmental Working Group website to get a ranking of your towns water. We recommend having your homes water tested. You can contact Long Island Clean Water and schedule water testing today. Water quality can have serious effects on members of your family and home who are sensitive – infants, elderly, pregnant, ill, or immune compromised. What is the cost? On average a whole house system may range from $1500-$2500 depending on the size of your house and your budget. We also recommend hiring professionals to complete the installation as it is not a simple procedure. Once installed basic maintenance is minimal. How Long does installation take? A professional installation of a whole house water filter does not take very long and will not disrupt your peace. Normally installation is complete in 1-2 hours. If you have questions or concerns about the water quality at your home or business contact the water experts at Long Island Clean Water for an evaluation. Read our reviews on Google.
The Best Whole House Water Filters
Are you shopping for the Best Whole House Water Filters available? Tap Water on Long Island simply doesn’t get any better than this. For those who refuse to compromise on quality, this is the water quality system for you. The Reionator Pro Ultra is the best of the water filters available, and it has no peers. When you install the Reionator Pro Ultra in your Long Island home, premium water circulates throughout the house, improving and elevating everything it touches. If you enjoy the finer things in life, this is the system for you. Experience the Pinnacle of Water The Reionator Pro Ultra solves it all, addressing water hardness and reducing chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants. In short, the Reionator Pro Ultra is everything you want, and it does it better than anything else on the market. For more information on the Reionator Pro Ultra, click on this diagram to see how it works , or download the Reionator Pro Ultra Brochure. Only the Best for You and Your Family The Reionator Pro Ultra was created for Long Island residents who expect the very best from their water. Our customers truly value the importance of exceptional water quality, with beverage-grade water from every faucet in their home. Universally Healthier Water is the driving force of all nature, and water from the Reionator Pro Ultra is in a class of its own. By significantly reducing chloramines, chlorine, pesticides and other emerging contaminants, we’ve made the cleanest and healthiest water for you and your family. Get ready for clearer skin, stronger hair, cleaner homes and a healthier lifestyle. Experience Peak Softness For decades, people have lived with good water — but we know you expect more out of life than “good.” Peak water softness is a signature benefit of the Reionator Pro Ultra. Standard slippery, soft water can leave you with the uncomfortable “can’t wash the soap off” feeling. With the Reionator Pro Ultra, you’ll be bathing and showering in water that is so clean, you will actually feel the difference in your life. Experience perfection. Safeguard Your Home Hard water — full of calcium and other rocky minerals — pummels your appliances and fixtures with every use. Worse yet, the minerals aggregate over time and congest your plumbing and appliances like clogged arteries. It’s time that you fix the problem at the source: your water. With the Reionator Pro Ultra, enjoy the peace of mind knowing you can protect your appliances and plumbing for the long term, while also providing an efficient return on your investment. Enjoy a luxury that truly pays for itself. Clean with Convenience The minerals in hard water make cleaning your home more difficult than it needs to be. It makes you use more soap to get something clean. It leaves spots and streaks. And you have to spend more of your time than you’d like, without ever reaching that sparkling clean you see in commercials. The problem isn’t you, it’s your water. Hard water makes cleaning almost impossible. It’s time you upgraded your water, which will make cleaning and polishing a breeze. Return on Investment The Reionator Pro Ultra can improve your hot water heater efficiency by up to 30% — think about the annual savings! Plus, the softer water allows you to cut down on soap and cleaning product use by as much as 50% and also protect the life of your appliances that use water. And at the same time, you’ll be reducing your impact on the Earth as your water usage decreases. AquaHelix™ — Less Water, Less Salt — Efficiency at Its Finest The Reionator Pro Ultra system uses double AquaHelix technology coupled with the Triton water softening smart valve, creating the world’s most innovative and efficient universal water treatment system. The innovative AquaHelix technology takes efficiency to the next level. Due to its increased softening and filtration capacity, the AquaHelix technology that powers the Reionator Pro Ultra system is much more efficient and effective. Enjoy your incredible water and rest comfortably knowing the system works efficiently. Dual Means More The Reionator Pro Ultra uses an enhanced dual multimedia bed approach, which features two compartments, each filled with special media blends that are separated by an AquaHelix plate (as well as a bottom AquaHelix plate). Having dual media beds means the Reionator Pro Ultra just does more — more softening, more contaminant reduction, more great water. And the AquaHelix™ technology makes sure that the media blends stay clean and functioning most efficiently. RAISING THE BAR Unparalleled Limited Lifetime Warranty We’re so confident the Reionator Pro Ultra will perform for years to come that we offer one of the strongest warranties in the industry covering the valve, tanks, resins and electronics. Better water, for the rest of your life. Made in America When you purchase a WaterTech Reionator Pro Ultra, you’re supporting the American economy. products are hand-built by craftsmen in a Texas factory using the very best components and techniques in the industry. Third Party Verified Many water softener manufacturers use certified components in their systems, but often the entire system as a whole is not certified. The entire Reionator Pro Ultra water conditioner system and its internal parts have been certified by IAPMO R&T, and it carries the renowned UPC symbol certifying that the system meets or exceeds both NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 44 for chlorine reduction and softening efficiency, ensuring this is the best product on the market, and giving you true peace of mind. Exceptional Water, Exceptional Service LI Clean Water are licensed home service professionals who are committed values of integrity, transparency and old-fashioned American hard work. If you are interested in adding the Reionator Pro Ultra whole house filter to your home please contact Long Island Clean Water For A Free Estimate Call Today (516) 591-3246 on Contact Us here
New York City Drinking Water
Concerns About New York City Drinking Water Remain Despite Quality Assurances New York City drinking water maintains its high profile status as one of the best in the world. Lately residents are questioning if that’s actually true. From Bronx residents complaining of foul tasting tap water, to buildings in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyesant that are contaminated with high levels of lead. Many people are concerned about the potential of a Flint, Michigan level disaster where over 100,000 people were left without safe drinking water. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) remains adamant that New York City drinking water is absolutely safe. A spokesperson was recently quoted as saying “New York City drinking water is the best in the nation. It is tested more that 600,000 times annually and is lead-free and meets or exceeds all health and safety regulations.” The worries many residents have about their water supply is offered a clue in that statement. The safety regulations mentioned don’t include mandates for removing lead pipes from inside privately owned properties. This includes many apartment buildings throughout the Five Burroughs. For this reason perfectly clean and safe drinking water may become hazardous when it enters your home or buildings plumbing. Published studies indicate that ingesting lead damages ones ability to think and act. This disruption of executive function can severely effect impulse control in both children and adults. Protect Your Family With A Water Filtration System If you happen to live in a house or building that may have old lead pipes there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. One good practice is to run the tap with cold water for at least thirty seconds in the morning. This will clear out any water that may have been sitting in the pipes while you slept. Another great step to take is to install a drinking water filter in your home. You can get affordable systems that provide safe water right from that tap. A quality drinking water filter will be NSF/ANSI Standard 58 certified and will greatly reduce impurities like lead, arsenic, copper, cyst, fluoride, chromium, nitrates and more. Before you invest in a water filtration system you may want to speak to a professional and have your water tested free of charge. LICWS is one of the oldest and largest providers of residential and commercial water treatment systems on Long Island. Since 1985 LICWS has installed and serviced an extensive line of high quality water systems that address every type of problem water. To schedule a consultation contact the water experts at Long Island Clean Water today (516) 591-3246. Socialize with us on Facebook.
Drinking Water Filters – Good for your family and the environment!
Drinking water filters don’t just provide you with the comfort of knowing you are doing the right thing for your family, they also can allow you to feel good about helping our environment. Read along as we go over some of the top ways using water filtration in your home can have a positive environmental impact. Drinking Water Filters Help Reduce Plastic Use and Waste The number one most positive impact to using drinking water filters in your home is the elimination of plastic water bottle use within your household. Unfortunately as a result of rising issues with municipal tap water usage the sales of plastic water bottles continue to rise. Most people dislike the taste of treated tap water or prefer the safety of purified water, so they keep purchasing and drinking bottled water. There is however an unfortunate irony there because plastic water bottles are bad for both people and the environment in several ways. Excessive Waste The absolute most critical problem with the continued use of plastic water bottles is the massive amount of waste they create. Although there is a rising concern among many Americans with regard to the environment, we still have a lot of work to do. In 2017 bottled water sales in the United States increased to a whopping 13.7 billion gallons! Take a moment to consider just how much waste that has created. You may not know, but a single plastic bottle takes up to 300 years to break down in a landfill. Fossil Fuel Consumption The transport of plastic bottles and the need to keep them cold uses up a lot of energy. If you take a moment to consider just how much of it is being moved around and stored all over the planet, you quickly realize it is an unsustainable amount of fossil fuels being used. The production of the bottles also uses up a lot of energy as well. According to recent report by National Geographic – “Americans drink more bottled water than any other nation, purchasing an impressive 29 billion bottles every year. Making all the plastic for those bottles uses 17 million barrels of crude oil annually. That is equivalent to the fuel needed to keep 1 million vehicles on the road for 12 months.” It takes nearly 25 million gallons of oil to produce all of those bottles and although recycling does reduce the rise of plastic waste, fossil fuels and energy are also consumed during the recycling process and that is in addition to the transport of the recyclable materials. Using drinking water filters such as our WaterCare Ultrowater can provide you and your family clean, great tasting, filtered water directly from your faucet every day so you can say goodbye to plastic bottles for good! The use of drinking water filters can be your families first step to stopping your use and dependence on bottled water. One household at a time can work towards an improved environment and a reduction in fossil fuel use. You can also rest easy with the knowledge that your loved ones are drinking safe, clean and fresh water with no contaminants. For more information contact the water experts at Long Island Clean Water Systems today 206 Newtown Road, Plainview, NY 11803 (516) 591-3246 – Follow us on Facebook
10 Reasons To Install A Whole Home Water Filtration System
A Whole Home Water Filtration System Offers Many Benefits Long Island Clean Water offers many whole home water filtration solutions for your home or office. Read our 10 reasons to consider installing a whole home water filtration system, and contact the water experts at Long Island Clean Water for a in-home evaluation. Chemicals – If you you are using water provided by your town, village or county you should definitely be filtering all the water that comes into your home. Municipal water treatment facilities have to treat their water to prevent the spread of viruses and other contaminates and this is done by adding an assortment of chemicals into the water supply. Some studies have shown these chemicals to be potentially harmful to many users. Absorption – Toxins and chemical additions in water can be absorbed at a rate of almost 10 times faster through your skin then when just drinking it. Your skin is the most porous part of your body and can absorb chemical additives very quickly. Every time you shower, bather or wash your hands you are exposing your skin to chlorine and other water treatment chemicals and at a faster rate then if you were just sipping water. Sediment and Rust – Installing a whole house water filtration system can also help to remove sediment and rust that may be in your water pipes. Improved Filtration – with a high quality whole house water filtration system you will enjoy and increased level of water filtering then you would get from a basic counter top filter. A whole house system works in multiple stages and works to remove close to 40 contaminants from your taps. Increased Filter life – Whole House systems have a much longer filter lifetime then the ones you use on basic water filters. Reduce Dish Residue – The removal of chlorine from the water will help to remove the unsightly haze you sometimes find on dishes after washing them. Your clothing will last longer – With a whole house filter removing the chlorine and other chemicals entering your home you don’t have to worry about them getting into your laundry and ruining your clothes. Reduce Allergies and Asthma – The use of a Whole House Water Filter can help to lower the negative effects of asthma and other allergies for those who suffer by clearing the air of chlorine fumes. Healthier Skin & Hair – Exposing your hair and body to chlorine everyday can have a negative effect over long periods. By filtering all the water coming into your home you remove those risks. Better Flow Rate – Since your water has already been filtered you don’t have the pressure issues associated with reverse osmosis. Protect Your Family for As Little As $1 Per Day! For A Free Estimate Call Long Island Clean Water Today (516) 591-3246. Visit us on Facebook