Drinking Water

Bottled Water in Brisbane Free from Chromium 6

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Woman drinks bottled water from Brisbane vendorCalifornia recently became the first American state to adopt a drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium, proposing a limit of 10 parts per billion. Brisbane has not set any standards for hexavalent chromium. Residents who are concerned about drinking water safety may find that bottled water Brisbane suppliers are their best option.

What is hexavalent chromium?

Does the Hollywood film Erin Brockovich ring a bell? If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll remember that it was hexavalent chromium which contaminated the drinking water in Hinkley, California, and caused residents to get sick. This eventually led to a multimillion-dollar class-action suit.

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How to Reduce Single-Use Bottled Water Usage

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water fountainMore and more Australians today are drinking single-use bottled water. Those who are always on the go appreciate the convenience and accessibility of bottled water. They are spared from having to carry heavy water bottles around and the responsibility of having to refill these with water.

But did you know that the convenience and accessibility of single-use bottled water come at a cost?

Bottled water produces more waste

Single-use water bottles contribute to landfill. In fact, according to a 2010 report by Clean Up Australia, one in ten items found on Clean Up Australia Day were related to plastic bottled water. And these water bottles stay, well, almost forever: because it takes 1,000 years for plastic bottles to break down, they linger on in landfills and in water, oftentimes killing marine life.

It’s not only the usage of bottled water that hurts the environment. Its production, from start to finish, has tremendous impact on the environment. According to nonprofit eco organization Do Something, the process of producing and delivering a litre of bottled water emits a hundred times more greenhouse gases than the production and delivery of tap water.

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The Best Spring Water Supply to Your Door

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600ml Spring Water BottlesLearning that spring water is the absolute best water to consume and how good it is for you is only part of the lesson in treating your body correctly. Sourcing the best-tasting water supply from a reputable supplier is the next step in hydrating your body to good health.

Many suppliers claim to offer the best quality spring water around but there is only one who makes it their job to offer the best service whilst bringing this life-giving water direct to you so you don’t have to hike for hours direct to the source.

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Renting a Water Cooler for Your Home or Office

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Water coolersWhat is really in our drinking water that comes through the taps? If you were to read about all the chemicals that are allowed to be placed in our drinking water to clean and detoxify it, then you would probably stop drinking water altogether. Chemicals such as aluminium sulphate, ammonia and chlorine; this is just three of the chemicals put into our water out of the 32 chemicals that are used. It is scary when you think about how much ‘poison’ goes into the water and it makes you wonder what it is doing to our bodies. Fortunately, there is a very good solution to this problem. Continue reading →

The Benefits of Filtered Water

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Enjoy clean water through water filtersWith the water that comes through our homes from the tap being full of chemicals, who would want to drink it? It tastes disgusting and who knows what bugs are coming through with it. On the other hand, bottled water costs a small fortune and who has the money to be buying bottled water all the time? There is an alternative to tap and bottled water. Filters are one way to clean out all the chemical components and the bugs often found in our tap water that can cause stomach and bowel irritations. Continue reading →

Protect Yourself Against Unsafe Drinking Water

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Filling a glass with tap waterWith so many different types of water out there, from tap water to bottled water and distilled water, it is easy to see why consumers can easily be confused. It is also not surprising that consumers struggle with the environmental concerns of bottled water versus the potentially hazardous chemicals in tap water. Continue reading →

Customers Spoilt for Choice by Local Spring Water Supplier

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Filtered water coolersBrisbane spring water customers who are looking for coolers would find that there are many types available today, and they would find it easy to choose something that looks attractive, fits perfectly in the available space and meets their need for clean, cooled water. The choices start from small bench top models when the need to save space is paramount. There is also an average-sized dispenser similar to those offered as a free service at the doctor or dentist, as well as mains connected filtration systems. Even the humble bubbler has been enhanced and improved and is available for installation at predominately industrial and educational premises. Continue reading →