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Third Snowpack Survey of 2012: Still Less Water than Normal
- fox40.com

The Department of Water Resources released their third snowpack survey of the year, and they say it still shows a lower-than-normal water level for this time of year.

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On November 17th, 2011, the Associate Press reported that the board of the Santa Clara Valley Water District voted 7-0 to add fluoride to San Jose drinking water. The thought of adding fluoride in water is embraced by some and criticized by others. The San Jose Municipal Water System indicates that all drinking water naturally contains fluoride.

Fluoride in Water – Advocates

Dentists and children’s healthcare providers generally applaud the decision for the water district to put fluoride in water in San Jose.  Fluoride in water advocates claim fluoridated water reduces tooth decay. And, they say it benefits children of low-income families and the elderly who may not have routine access to dental care.

Fluoride in Water – Opponents

Those who oppose fluoride in water in San Jose indicate that fluoride in water has nothing to do with tooth decay. They assert it is an education issue for the parents. And, they argue that too much fluoride in water can cause adverse health conditions, such as fluorosis.

Fluoride in Water – Where do you stand?

We’ve been told for a long time that fluoride in water helps reduce cavities. Is it fact…or urban legend?

In any case, fluoride in water in San Jose is all but certain now. If you do not want fluoride or other contaminants in your San Jose drinking water, you have the choice to choose:

• Fresh distilled water or reverse osmosis water offered on-tap in our San Jose water store location
• Clean drinking water from one of our water treatment systems, such as a Doly-Fin water distiller

Call us 1.408.265.1522 or come by our San Jose water store for a visit. When you stop by, we’ll show you how delicious steam distilled water and reverse osmosis water tastes compared to San Jose tap water. Our systems remove fluoride in water.

Additional Resources:

EPA – Basic information about fluoride in drinking water
http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/basicinformation/fluoride.cfm
(Note the EPA category in the URL that fluoride is listed under is “contaminants”)

Fluoride Action Network – Actively opposes fluoride in water
http://www.fluoridealert.org/

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Survey Finds Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6) Contamination in San Jose Drinking Water

Hexavalent Chromium is San Jose Tap Water?

What is Chromium?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines Chromium as:

“…a metallic element, is found in  rocks, soil, plants, and animals.” ~ EPA

The EPA further reports that Chromium is used in:

• Making steel
• Metal-plating
• Leather tanning
• Paints
• Dyes
• Wood preservatives

The EPA indicates the most common forms of chromium in our environment are trivalent chromium (chromium-3), hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) and the metal form, chromium-0. The medical community informs us that Chromium 6 has been found to cause cancer in lab rats.

And, Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6) is present in San Jose drinking water.

“…figure out how we can strategize to reduce not just chromium, but pharmaceuticals and other things” ~ Dr. Thomas Burke (associate dean of the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)

What’s Being Done About Chromium in San Jose Drinking Water?

Listen to KCBS News Radio reporter Matt Bigler reporting on Hexavalent Chromium in San Jose Drinking Water

“Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein have introduced a bill that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to set limits on the amount of chromium 6 in the nation’s drinking water.” ~ Matt Bigler (KCBS Reporter)

Take note that the intent is to set a new acceptable limit on the amount of Hexavalent Chromium to be allowed in San Jose drinking water.

What You Can Do About It

By their very nature, government organizations generally move slowly. And, recall that the goal of the proposed legislation is to reduce the level of Chromium 6 in San Jose drinking water…not eliminate it.

But, you can easily eliminate Hexavalent Chromium and other contaminants from the drinking water your family consumes. How?

Get Clean Drinking Water

Steam distilled water is up to 99% pure of contaminants…including Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6). You can easily get clean drinking water when you get steam distilled drinking water from Best Purified Water in San Jose.

And, you should know that you cannot get fresh, steam distilled drinking water from just any drinking water store in San Jose. Best Purified Water is the only local drinking water store that has invested in the very expensive industrial-strength steam distillers that make steam distilled drinking water on-site.

Steam Distilled Water Filling Stations

Bring in your water bottles and fill them up at our pure water store located at 1781 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose CA 95124.

Make Distilled Water at Home (Distilled Water Make)

New customers often ask, “Can I make distilled water at home?” The answer is “yes, you can easily make distilled water from tap water with a home water distiller.

Whether it’s not convenient for you to drive to our clean drinking water store in San Jose, CA…or you would rather make distilled water at home, you can choose to get one of our top-rated home water distillers for your home.

Choose to Remove Hexavalent Chromium in Your Drinking Water

As you’re reading this, you now realize that Hexavalent Chromium is present in San Jose drinking water. You probably now view that glass of tap water differently…especially when one of your family members is about to drink it.

You now likely want to do something about it for your family.

The choice is yours. Drink water that is up to 99% free of contaminants (including Hexavalent Chromium)? Or, drink water with contaminants in it like chemicals used in industrial steel-making and metal-plating.

Choose clean drinking water for your family.

Filed Under: Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6)

Best-known for being the only water store in San Jose to offer steam distilled water on tap, Best Purified Water introduces their new website powered by NetMarketingFusion.com.

San Jose, CA (November 8, 2011) -
In recent years, drinking purified water has become extremely popular. Now more than ever, more people have embraced drinking water from purified sources and steering clear of unfiltered tap water. While some people associate drinking pure water with being a fad that will pass, people who choose to drink purified water, especially steam distilled water, likely won’t be switching back any time soon.

A company dedicated to getting the word out about steam distilled water and reverse osmosis water is Best Purified Water. It is operated by Aurelio and Lydia Tandoc. The San Jose, CA, based couple started off as customers of the water store they now own. When the original owner decided to retire, the Tandoc’s decided to buy the store.

A second store from the same original owner was also sold, but it was subsequently closed. The Tandocs were smart enough to acquire the industrial strength steam distiller from the second store, and now they have two steam distillers making delicious tasting water that is 99.9% pure of particles, bacteria, and chemicals.

Consumers who want information related to steam distilled water, reverse osmosis water, and related products can turn to the freshly updated http://BestPurifiedWater.com.