- where the water is coming from
- how many people are being served
- and the types of contaminants involved.
- using activated carbon,
- ion exchange resins,
- High-pressure membranes, like nanofiltration and reverse osmosis, remove PFAS from water, making it safer for consumption and everyday use.
- We come to your home and install the bottleless water cooler free of cost.
- You use the system for a week and decide whether or not it is a good fit for you.
- If you like it, you keep it. If you don’t like it, we will promptly remove the system.
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Your water may look clean, but there’s an entire world of microorganisms and contaminants that could be lurking under the surface.
Here’s how to find out what you’re really drinking and washing up with.
Who tests residential water?
All water routed to residential properties from a public utility like the local water company must undergo routine testing.
More than 90% of Americans get their water from public systems. That water must meet standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) courtesy of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
There may also be state guidelines in effect that further outline what constitutes good water quality when water is tested and how those tests should be conducted.
The results of local water supply tests are made available to consumers via Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs), also known as annual drinking water quality reports.
These public water system reports will list all the contaminants found in the sample tests — note that some contaminants like calcium or chlorine may not be harmful and could even benefit you by providing useful minerals and preventing bacterial buildup in your water. Check out your water quality.
How often is your water tested?
This is a good question — unfortunately, there is no one solid answer.
Although your local water company is required to test its water according to EPA standards, the frequency of those tests depends on a variety of factors such as
What are “good” or “bad” test results?
As mentioned above, sometimes your local public water report may list contaminants that are either beneficial or have the potential to be harmful but exist in small enough amounts that they’re essentially harmless.
What you want to look out for is any contaminant marked as “violated” — this indicates that the contaminant is present in amounts higher than those allowed by the EPA.
The more violations, the more concerning the report will be. But you should also consider your and/or your family’s unique needs.
You may be particularly concerned about a contaminant the EPA has deemed okay in minute amounts. In that case, even a “pass” reading may not be good enough for your peace of mind.
Where can you find local water test results?
All public water systems or community water suppliers are required to provide an annual drinking water quality report or CCR to its customers.
Suppose you pay your water bill directly to the town or public water company. In that case, you should receive a copy of your local water company’s residential water test report or CCR once a year, either by mail or online.
If you don’t pay your bill directly, you may need to contact your landlord or building management to access the report.
Most community water companies choose to post their CCRs online for public viewing. You can always contact your local brand or utility company to see if they will release the report or direct you to an online source.
Curious about your water quality? Let the experts at Stonybrook explain what’s in your water – and what filtration best suits your local public drinking water.
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What’s in your drinking water?
We want to believe that the water we drink is as pure as it looks, but the truth is that there’s more to the world’s most common beverage than meets the eye.
What are PFAs?
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals used worldwide to manufacture various high-demand consumer goods.
There are an estimated 4,700 chemicals categorized as PFAs, including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and GenX.
Since they were invented in the 1930s, PFAs have become prized for repelling water and oil. Those qualities make PFAs valid for waterproof clothing, food packaging, nonstick cookware, and dental floss.
Why are PFAs dangerous?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), studies have found links between PFOA and PFOS and problems with reproductive health and development, as well as causing adverse effects on the liver, kidney, and immune systems.
Some animals in the studies grew tumors after exposure to the chemicals, while others had high cholesterol levels. Other studies show that exposure to PFAS may increase an individual’s cancer risk and make vaccines less effective.
PFAs are particularly concerning because they’re “forever chemicals” that don’t break down.
Once they’re released into the environment, they’re there for eternity. That means they also have the potential to build up in the body over time. The more someone is exposed to PFAs, through their drinking water; perhaps, the more at risk they are of harboring high levels of potentially dangerous compounds.
How do PFAs end up in water?
The two most common PFAS chemicals — PFOA and PFOS — are no longer made in the United States, but unfortunately, they’ve still left their mark. Check your water quality.
Even though manufacturers began voluntarily phasing out PFAs in the early 2000s, the damage is already done. Tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found the drinking water or groundwater on sites in 49 states to be contaminated with PFAs, including exceptionally high levels in metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, Miami, and Philadelphia.
Experts believe that PFAS get into the ground and drinking water because of how they’re made and disposed of and because some manufacturers have been careless in how they use and move these chemicals.
It’s impossible to clean up spilled PFAS — once they’re in the soil, they can migrate to nearby water sources and slowly spread to contaminate the water we drink, cook with, and wash with.
How do you remove PFAS?
While you can’t necessarily destroy PFAS, you can filter them out of your water to reduce exposure and risk.
The EPA supports water treatment methods, including:
Ready to upgrade your water?
Learn more about Stonybrook’s clean, safe water coolers for your home or office.
Are you tired of struggling to replace the bottle of your water cooler? We hear from people who have trouble lifting 5-gallon jugs, which weigh 42 lbs, or who tweak their backs when lifting these bottles.
People injure their arms, hands, and backs all of the time as a result of lifting water cooler bottles. The awkward shape of these bottles, combined with the motion needed to lift and insert the bottles, makes doing so risky, even for people who consider themselves to be in good shape.
At Stonybrook Water, we offer bottleless water coolers. These water coolers tap into existing water lines. Imagine never having to deal with lifting, spilling, and storage issues again. With our water systems, you will get unlimited, clean, and fresh water on demand without the hassle and danger of heavy water bottles.
We offer a free, 1-week trial to give you the opportunity to try our water. Call 978-381-1520 or contact us for more information on our bottleless water coolers.
If you are like most people with water coolers, you struggle to find space in your home to store storage solutions. You also find it a nuisance to dispose of empty replacement water bottles.
Are you tired of using every nook and cranny of your closets and pantry to store cumbersome replacement water bottles? If so, a bottleless water system may be your perfect solution! With a bottleless water system, you can save space in your home. Instead of carving out space for your water cooler and extra bottles, you only need a spot for your bottleless cooler. In addition, you will not have to worry about disposing of empty bottles.
At Stonybrook Water, we offer free, one-week trials to allow our customers to try out our water. Start saving space in your home today while enjoying clean, unlimited, and plastic-free water on demand. Call 978-381-1520 or click here to contact us for more information on our bottleless water coolers.
It is no secret that drinking plenty of water daily is an essential component of a person’s overall health. The last thing you should worry about is how much water you and your family are going through each day.
With a typical water system, people constantly use plastic bottles as they drink water and feel anxious about the cost of those bottles. Even lugging them through the store and to your car is a nuisance.
At Stonybrook Water, we offer bottleless water systems. These systems tap into existing water lines, making it so that you do not have to worry about the amount of water that you are consuming or its cost. People typically save up to 25% compared to bottle systems. With unlimited, clean, and plastic-free water on demand, you can have peace of mind, knowing that you are drinking high quality from a cost-effective system.
Would you like to try our water? We offer a free, one-week trial. Call 978-381-1520 or click here to get in touch and learn more about our bottleless water.
Are you interested in trying one of our bottleless water coolers? If you’d like unlimited hot and cold water that is plastic-free, money-saving, and good for the environment, a bottleless water system may fit you.
We offer a free one-week trial, making it easy and risk-free for you to try.
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