Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:58:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Problem Is Perfectly Clearhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/the-problem-is-perfectly-clear/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/the-problem-is-perfectly-clear/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:29 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3927 Fill a glass with water straight out of your tap and hold it up to the light. It looks so clean and clear, doesn’t it? But, it’s not. There are tiny bits of this and that hiding in your drinking water – completely undetectable by the naked eye. But, no question about it – they... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/the-problem-is-perfectly-clear/feed/ 0 Cyanide And Our Drinking Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cyanide/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cyanide/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:59 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3773 Cyanide is, while naturally occurring, a poison that is highly toxic to human beings. It may appear in water supplies either naturally or due to its use in industrial practices like mining and milling. And you should filter it from your drinking water. Where Does Cyanide Come From? Cyanide is produced naturally by certain bacteria,... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cyanide/feed/ 0 THMs: Poison in Your Drinking Water?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/thms/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/thms/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:30:50 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3656 Known properly as trihalomethanes, THM’s are produced when the chlorine that is used to “purify” drinking water reacts to with the organic matter it targets. While chlorine does kill harmful bacteria, the THM’s produced in the process are confirmed class b carcinogens and include such substances as chloroform, which is a poison that can cause... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/thms/feed/ 0 Nanaimo’s Water: Pristine, If Not Purehttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/nanaimo-water-filtration/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/nanaimo-water-filtration/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:26 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3759 Nanaimo is a port city on Vancouver Island that has the fortune to have a pure raw water supply provided by the South Nanaimo River. And it therefore employs just one type of water treatment, chlorine… Is Nanaimo Perhaps In Need Of A New Water Treatment Plant Nanaimo takes its raw water from the river... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/nanaimo-water-filtration/feed/ 0 Cryptosporidium Within Your Water: Don’t Drink Parasites!http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cryptosporidium/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cryptosporidium/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:15 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3738 How Does Cryptosporidium Get Into Our Drinking Water? Cryptosporidium can contaminate drinking water when surface water is sustained with runoff from rain, or is contaminated via seepage or leaching. This parasite is one of the reasons water treatment plants employ chlorine as a means of purification. Since chlorine is a poison, the idea is that... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cryptosporidium/feed/ 0 Dichlorobenzene In Your Water A Cause For Alarm?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/dichlorobenzene-water-contamination/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/dichlorobenzene-water-contamination/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:23:51 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3650 Chlorobenzene is a colourless, flammable liquid that is used commonly as a solvent and as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals. It is not naturally occurring and is produced by the chlorination of benzene. Chlorobenzene was once used in the manufacture of pesticides; most notably DDT. Since then its use has shifted to... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/dichlorobenzene-water-contamination/feed/ 0 Beryllium Is Not Something You Need In Your Body Or Your Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/beryllium-in-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/beryllium-in-water/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:52:51 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3559 Beryllium is a naturally occurring chemical element that increases hardness and resistance to corrosion when it is alloyed with other elements like aluminium, copper, iron and nickel, which, along with several of its other properties make it ideal for work with high-speed aircraft, space vehicles and even missiles. However, our bodies have no need of... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/beryllium-in-water/feed/ 0 Our Bodies Need (Some) Copper – But Does Our Drinking Water?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/copper-contamination-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/copper-contamination-water/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:42 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3569 Copper is an essential nutrient for humans and many animals, but can there be too much of a good thing? Turns out, the answer is yes. And this is why you don’t want too much of it in your water supply. Why Do We Need Copper? Copper is an essential element required by the human... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/copper-contamination-water/feed/ 0 Winnipeg’s Water – So Good You Don’t Need A Filter?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/winnipeg-water-filter/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/winnipeg-water-filter/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:39 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3568 Winnipeg’s new water treatment plant at Deacon Reservoir is a state-of-the-art facility completed in 2009 with all the most modern amenities to ensure Winnipeg’s drinking water quality. But can this super facility combat all the contaminants that can be present in your water? Located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, Winnipeg gets... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/winnipeg-water-filter/feed/ 0 Chromium Contamination – What If It’s In Your Drinking Water?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chromium/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chromium/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:00:09 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3567 Chromium occurs naturally as a compound with many other elements and can sometimes appear in drinking water through the process of leeching. What is chromium and how does it affect your health? Just What Is Chromium? There are several forms of the element Chromium, which occurs naturally but rarely by itself (in fact, the only... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chromium/feed/ 0 Fort McMurray And Home Water Filtration Systemshttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/fort-mcmurray/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/fort-mcmurray/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:44 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3566 Fort McMurray is Canada’s boom town. Lucrative oil sands operations make this city one of the most expensive places to live; but does it’s water treatment system measure up to the demand? Fort McMurray is part of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, which is responsible for the provision of its utilities, including drinking water.... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/fort-mcmurray/feed/ 0 Cadmium Contamination In Water – What Are The Risks?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cadmium/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cadmium/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:42 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3564   Cadmium, a naturally occurring chemical element, is hardly ever found alone and is always produced as a by-product of mining, smelting and refining sulfidic ores of zinc. It is a chemically stable element and shares common attributes to the two other metals in its group: zinc and mercury. Where Zinc is important to health... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/cadmium/feed/ 0 Why Residents of Kitchener Ontario Should Choose Water Filtrationhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/kitchener/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/kitchener/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:00:09 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3561 The vibrant and multicultural Kitchener Ontario lies within the Saint Lawrence Lowlands in southwestern Ontario. With water that is largely supplied by groundwater, Kitchener is potentially vulnerable to industrial and agricultural runoff – and to the city’s own lead pipes, of which many remain despite an ongoing replacement program. It is small wonder then, that... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/kitchener/feed/ 0 Hamilton And The Need For Water Filtration Systemshttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/hamilton-drinking-water-systems/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/hamilton-drinking-water-systems/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:39 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3557 Wrapping around the most western part of Lake Ontario, Hamilton is Ontario’s 5th largest city. It is rich with an abundance of water, adjacent to the 13th largest lake in the world. With that natural source come some natural complications, such as in the summer when lake Ontario warms and algae blooms in abundance. And... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/hamilton-drinking-water-systems/feed/ 0 Home Water Filters In Halifax: An Excellent Ideahttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/home-water-filters-halifax/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/home-water-filters-halifax/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:11 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3555 Located on one of the world’s largest natural harbors, Halifax is rich in history and natural beauty. It enjoys easy access to water transportation and, according to the Halifax Regional Municipality, offers water that “meets all regulatory requirements and is often better than the federal standards for quality and safety.” But residents have complained of... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/home-water-filters-halifax/feed/ 0 Red Deer Alberta Is A Perfect Place To Have A Water Filterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/red-deer-water-filter/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/red-deer-water-filter/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:00:48 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3452 Near to the present day location of Red Deer Alberta lies a wide shallow ford, once used by people and the Bison they relied on for food, clothing and shelter. With the increase in European trapper and trader traffic, a trading post was established at the crossing and a settlement grew around it. The Cree... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/red-deer-water-filter/feed/ 0 Can Alkaline Water Benefit Arthritis Sufferers?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-arthritis/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-arthritis/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:30:16 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3412 Arthritis is considered by western medicine as a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that affect the joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling. The two most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. According to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, arthritis affects approximately one in six Canadians over the age of... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-arthritis/feed/ 0 Water Purification: Recommended In Saskatoonhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-purification-saskatoon/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-purification-saskatoon/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:00:54 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3553 Saskatoon is situated in an aspen parkland biome; a relatively flat region characterised by aspen copses and grasslands. As a result this city doesn’t suffer from terrible extremes in weather, but does have four distinct seasons. Summer is their wettest season. Predictably, Saskatoon draws its water from the Saskatchewan River. The water treatment plant was... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-purification-saskatoon/feed/ 0 Regina Drinking Water Quality And Water Filtershttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/regina-water-filters/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/regina-water-filters/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:27 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3406 Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, and is located in a flat, treeless and largely waterless region of the province. It is the second largest city in Saskatchewan, and a center for commerce, the arts and education. Where does Regina’s Drinking water come from? Because of its location, Regina does not get its drinking water... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/regina-water-filters/feed/ 0 Eco-Friendly Shower Cleaning!http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/eco-friendly-shower-cleaning/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/eco-friendly-shower-cleaning/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:43:04 +0000 Guest Author http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3400 The following blog post is a guest post and reflects the opinions of the author. Interested in guest blogging with us? Please get in touch directly or find us on MyBlogGuest.com! It’s important to keep your shower clean to prevent mildew and mold buildup, which can stain your tiles and create an unpleasant smell. A... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/eco-friendly-shower-cleaning/feed/ 0 Drinking Water And Water Filtration in Montreal Quebechttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-montreal/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-montreal/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:37 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3393 Montreal, which takes its name from the triple-peaked hill at the heart of the city called Mont Real (Mount Royal in Middle French), is one of the largest cities in Canada. Situated at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers it has been a site of human habitation for an estimated 4000 years.... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-montreal/feed/ 0 It’s Flu Season! Prevent The Flu And Get Better With Pure Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/flu-season/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/flu-season/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:00:37 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3387 So it’s that time of year again, when we start to see all of the commercials and hear all of the ads on the radio about getting your flu shot. However, this isn’t the only way to help prevent the flu. And it can’t make things better if you do wind up catching it despite... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/flu-season/feed/ 0 Should Residents Of Ottawa Filter Their Water?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/should-residents-of-ottawa-filter-their-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/should-residents-of-ottawa-filter-their-water/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3383 Ottawa, as the capital of Canada, is a bustling and sprawling metropolis. Over a million people of diverse backgrounds make this city and its suburbs their home.  The city was incorporated as Ottawa (an Algonquin word meaning “to trade”) in 1855 and is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River. Ranked highly for... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/should-residents-of-ottawa-filter-their-water/feed/ 0 Bottled Water: Really Not That Great (And Neither Is Tap Water)http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bottled-water-not-great/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bottled-water-not-great/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:41 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3331 Many people simply walk into a store, grab any bottle of water they see on the shelf, purchase, and drink it without a second thought of what this is doing to the environment, or themselves. Water is simple (there’s just one ingredient), healthy, natural, pure, and overall better for you right? Well, that is what... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bottled-water-not-great/feed/ 0 Edmonton Alberta’s River-Fed Water Goes Great With Water Filtershttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/edmonton-water-filters/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/edmonton-water-filters/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:00:46 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3237 Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, and the province’s second largest city with just over a million people living within its borders as of the 2011 census. Because of its location it is a natural ‘gateway to the north’, settlers and explorers made this spot popular; especially with the establishment of the Canadian Pacific Railway... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/edmonton-water-filters/feed/ 0 It’s Clear & Natural, But Is BC’s Water Always Safe & Clean?http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bc-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bc-water/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:30:55 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3218 Water, water, everywhere, but – not all of it is safe to drink. Even if you were desperately thirsty you would probably have a hard time convincing yourself to drink water from a puddle – even if the water in that puddle appeared to be clean and clear. The same should be true for water... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/bc-water/feed/ 0 Adding Plants to Your Aquariumhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/adding-plants-to-your-aquarium/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/adding-plants-to-your-aquarium/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:36:50 +0000 Guest Author http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3201 The following blog post is a guest post and reflects the opinions of the author. Interested in guest blogging with us? Please get in touch directly or find us on MyBlogGuest.com! Plants are not only decorative; in some cases they are essential to complete and create an ecological balance in a garden pool or aquarium.... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/adding-plants-to-your-aquarium/feed/ 0 Toronto Water Quality & Water Filtration Systemshttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/toronto-water-filtration/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/toronto-water-filtration/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:00:42 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3204 Toronto is a metropolis of diverse people and cultures situated on the shore of Lake Ontario. 4.5 million people live in the Greater Toronto Area which makes it a bustling centre for the arts, business and education.  There are over 1600 named parks, adding to the beauty of the city and contributing to the city’s... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/toronto-water-filtration/feed/ 0 Need Hot Water? Here’s How to Get It!http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/need-hot-water-heres-how-to-get-it/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/need-hot-water-heres-how-to-get-it/#comments Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:34:48 +0000 Guest Author http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3167 The following blog post is a guest post and reflects the opinions of the author. Interested in guest blogging with us? Please get in touch directly or find us on MyBlogGuest.com! Every homeowner knows people who have awakened to cold water when they needed a shower.  Since that always happens at the worst possible time,... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/need-hot-water-heres-how-to-get-it/feed/ 0 Why You Truly Need A Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Systemhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-you-need-ro/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-you-need-ro/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:17:39 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/benefits-of-water-filtration/why-you-need-a-reverse-osmosis-water-filter-system/ Water is our most precious resource along with air, and essential in all aspects of life. However, it is becoming increasingly hazardous to our health with all of the contaminants now found in our water sources, and coming from our taps. Most of these chemicals and toxins have already found their way into your home at... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-you-need-ro/feed/ 0 Vancouver BC Water Quality & Water Filtration Systemshttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/vancouver-bc-water-filtration/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/vancouver-bc-water-filtration/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:07:57 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3134 Vancouver is one of the best places to live, according to EIU’s global livability report and the Mercer’s Quality of Life report. With many parks, recreational activities and careers related to the environment it’s no wonder that Vancouver has one of the largest water collection and delivery systems in Canada. Vancouver’s Water Is Natural And... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/vancouver-bc-water-filtration/feed/ 0 Causes and Treatments for Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss in Womenhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/telogen-effluvium/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/telogen-effluvium/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:44:11 +0000 Guest Author http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3217 The following blog post is a guest post and reflects the opinions of the author. Interested in guest blogging with us? Please get in touch directly or find us on MyBlogGuest.com! Hair loss is discouraging for men, but it can be much more distressing to women. There are a variety of factors that can lead... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/telogen-effluvium/feed/ 0 Why I Don’t Trust Tap Water (And Neither Should You!)http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-i-dont-trust-tap-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-i-dont-trust-tap-water/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:51:28 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3117 Because water is paramount to good health, it’s one thing you don’t want to take for granted – and yet, many of us do. I used to fall into that camp myself. I never gave much thought to the water that I drank because I was raised drinking tap water. Like many, I’d turn on... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/why-i-dont-trust-tap-water/feed/ 0 Calgary And Water Filters – Safe Water For Calgary ABhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/calgary-water-filter/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/calgary-water-filter/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:01:40 +0000 dcutler http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3098 A consistent high performer in quality of life survey’s, Calgary is known for cleanliness and eco-friendly practices. It’s water even often tests well. But where does that water come from? Can we really trust municipal water quality tests? Why has there been recent controversy surrounding Calgary’s water quality? Read on to learn why water filtration... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/calgary-water-filter/feed/ 0 Alkaline Water Benefits The Mind And Spirithttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-benefits-the-mind-and-spirit/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-benefits-the-mind-and-spirit/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:33:08 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3076 In a perfect world our bodies would have no problem maintaining a perfect pH balance. This is important because maintaining an alkaline environment in our bodies is absolutely essential to good health. But we don’t live in a perfect world… We live a world that gives us the opportunity to make too many unhealthy choices.... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/alkaline-water-benefits-the-mind-and-spirit/feed/ 0 3 Surprising Benefits Of Shower Filtershttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/3-surprising-shower-filter-benefits/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/3-surprising-shower-filter-benefits/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:47:18 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3059 Many of us shower every day, often in the morning, with the thought of the shower doing us good and keeping us clean. However, showering can be harmful to your health when you do not have a shower filter. Chlorine in our water has been so common, everyone accepts the chemical as “safe”, but this... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/3-surprising-shower-filter-benefits/feed/ 0 Pure Flexibility: Drink Water For Better Yoga!http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-for-flexibility/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-for-flexibility/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:29:35 +0000 Morgana Braveraven http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=3032 Does a simple forward folding bend seem like an impossible feat? Are you feeling a little depressed because your toes and finger tips have never met? Do you struggle to get your heels flat on the mat in downward dog? Perhaps you believe you’re just not as flexible as most people?  While it’s true that... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-for-flexibility/feed/ 0 Deionization / DI Resin Filtration: When, Why & Howhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/about-di/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/about-di/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:29:46 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=2828 Often the final stage employed in multi-stage water systems, Deionization removes the smallest of all impurities – known as ions – from water. But rather than purifying the water with a typical filter, which physically prevents impurities from passing through it, deionization involves passing the water through a bed of beads, known as “ion exchange... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/about-di/feed/ 0 7 Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summerhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/7-keys-to-hydration/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/7-keys-to-hydration/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:53:33 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=2624 With summer beginning its welcome approach across North America, thousands this year will soak up the rays and the heat. And in the summer, hydration is especially important. Here’s some easy ways to be certain that you and you loved ones will stay properly hydrated! At its core, proper hydration is a very simple matter... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/7-keys-to-hydration/feed/ 0 Reverse Osmosis And Dwarf Shrimphttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-and-dwarf-shrimp/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-and-dwarf-shrimp/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:48:30 +0000 Guest Author http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=2286 The following blog post is a guest post and reflects the opinions of the author. Interested in guest blogging with us? Please get in touch directly or find us on MyBlogGuest.com! Dwarf shrimp keeping is exploding. Already extremely popular in Europe and Asia, these colorful little crustaceans are really beginning to make an impact in... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-and-dwarf-shrimp/feed/ 0 Filtered Water Is Better For Water Heaters & Saves Energyhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-is-better-for-water-heaters-saves-energy-costs/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-is-better-for-water-heaters-saves-energy-costs/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:04:33 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=2041 Most of us understand that pure water is guaranteed safe to drink. And we’ve also explored how it’s better for clothing. But did you know that pure water is better for our water heaters? Pure water can help maximize a water heater’s working lifespan and minimize its working energy costs. Why Pure Water Is Preferable... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-is-better-for-water-heaters-saves-energy-costs/feed/ 0 Water Filtration vs Bottled Water!http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-beats-bottled-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-beats-bottled-water/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:21:01 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=1903 Today’s post comes to us today from Angelic Grey, an aspiring journalist and student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Water filtration systems have revolutionized our world. They are energy efficient and create much less physical waste and toxic waste than bottled water. They are a much more inexpensive alternative to bottled water in terms... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/water-filtration-beats-bottled-water/feed/ 2 Pure Water Is Better For Delicate Fabricshttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-for-fabric/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-for-fabric/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:14:32 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=1635 Guest post by Kelsey Cutler of SheSewCrafty Canada I usually recommend that people hand wash my creations, and I also think that they should use pure water because it cleans all fabrics more effectively and it’s easier on them. So it’s the best type of water for cleaning fabric, whatever the kind. • Pure water... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/pure-water-for-fabric/feed/ 0 Sodium Fluoride In Our Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/sodium-fluoride-and-our-drinking-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/sodium-fluoride-and-our-drinking-water/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 17:10:09 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://aquasafesystems.wordpress.com/?p=26 Where does Sodium Fluoride come, what is it, and what are its effects on me ? Sodium Fluoride is found in toothpastes and 72% of America’s water supply. It is a toxic waste byproduct of many types of heavy industry such as aluminum, steel, fertilizer, glass, fossil fuel, cement and other industries. This is where... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/sodium-fluoride-and-our-drinking-water/feed/ 1 Chlorine In Our Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chlorine-in-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chlorine-in-water/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 01:01:59 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=1731 Chlorine is a damaging chemical to any living organism it comes into contact with. Chlorine is the 17th atomic element and readily combines with other elements due to its unstable molecular structure.  Chlorine is an extreme toxin to humans even at very low concentrations.  Respiratory problems are common due to the inhalation of chlorine gas... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/chlorine-in-water/feed/ 0 Pharmaceutical Drugs: In Your Tap Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/drugs-in-tap-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/drugs-in-tap-water/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 00:01:59 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://www.aquasafecanada.com/?p=1721 What is found in your tap water may surprise and disturb you.  Virtually all water sources in North America have tested positive for a wide range of Pharmaceutical contaminants. Pharmaceuticals in drinking water aren’t simply present – they’re abundant. The industrial Revolution has resulted in an exponential growth in technology. The resulting technologies developed have... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/drugs-in-tap-water/feed/ 0 Various Applications For RO Waterhttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-water-uses/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-water-uses/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:31:09 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://aquasafesystems.wordpress.com/?p=35 Most people who are familiar with reverse osmosis know it from drinking water and aquarium water purification. Whether produced using home reverse osmosis systems, or large-scale desalinization plants, reverse osmosis water filtration is one of the most effective and scalable methods of water purification, removing harmful contaminants and producing fresh drinking water worldwide, as well... [Continue Reading]

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]]> http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/ro-water-uses/feed/ 2 Reverse Osmosis Provides The Purest – And Safest – Water Possiblehttp://blog.aquasafecanada.com/how-to-get-the-purest-water/ http://blog.aquasafecanada.com/how-to-get-the-purest-water/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:33:24 +0000 Aquasafe Systems http://aquasafesystems.wordpress.com/?p=20 The industrial age has resulted in exponential growth. This explosion in technology has resulted in much unchecked regard to the environment to which we are only now starting to realize the negative implications on a very personal level. Amongst all of the negative environmental impacts resulting from the industrial age, water contamination is one of... [Continue Reading]

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