| CHICAGO -- About 43 million people 15 percent of the nation's population who use water from private wells may unknowingly be exposed to contaminants including naturally occurring arsenic, according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Society (USGS). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the maximum limit for arsenic in drinking water at 10 ppb (parts per billion), due to concerns that arsenic may have long-term health effects.
To address consumer concerns about arsenic in their water2, Culligan, the leader in home water treatment solutions for more than 70 years, just introduced the only certified Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filter on the market. The entire system has been tested and certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of total arsenic (pentavalent and trivalent). Homeowners can be assured that the new Culligan solution is backed by third-party certification experts who uphold independent testing standards to validate which devices are successful at reducing arsenic and other contaminants. Why third party certification is important to consumers is the entire system passed laboratory tests (including arsenic reduction performance), material review, structural integrity, and literature compliance.
Not only does the filter safely reduce arsenic in drinking water, but it also reduces arsenic levels in water used throughout the entire household. This significantly decreases the potential for human exposure to arsenic when bathing, washing dishes and laundering clothes. "Culligan customers now have peace of mind knowing that any traces of arsenic in their water are mitigated to regulated levels by the Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filter. This is a major advance in protecting the entire family from the impact of arsenic," said Eric Rosenthal, Culligan's senior vice president of marketing.
Worry-Free, Long-Life Media
Because arsenic has been linked to serious health concerns, there are potential risks if filtration equipment does not function properly. The Culligan Arsenic Reduction Filtering System is designed to continually monitor arsenic media life. Homeowners are notified when the media needs to be replaced, which is important because media life varies depending on several factors (i.e. amount of arsenic concentration, water usage, the water's pH, etc.) that can shorten the arsenic adsorption capacity. Culligan's high adsorption arsenic reduction media has a very high operating capacity, which ensures stability and a long life.
"Just like everyone should know when their smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector has a low battery, they need to know when their arsenic water filter needs replacement. Culligan's new system takes the worry out of wondering whether this filter is working or not," added Jim Stewart, Product Manager, Household Products, Culligan.
Easy to Maintain and Environmentally Friendly
Arsenic levels can vary across different regions and private well systems. A local Culligan water expert is trained to collect an onsite water sample and send it to Culligan's Analytical Laboratory (which uses EPA-approved methods) for testing. Based on the results, the local Culligan dealer will determine which size arsenic reduction filter is best suited to meet a homeowner's individual application needs. Once the Culligan Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filtering System is professionally installed, it is easy to maintain and simple to service.
The system uses the Culligan Gold Series control with brand-name smart electronics to monitor water usage. The system is also designed with the environment in mind. The media is 2 to 2-1/2 times lighter than other arsenic reduction media and is easily backwashable without the requirement of a large flow rate. For residential applications, exhausted media would generally be disposed of as a non-hazardous waste.
Telemetry and Monitoring Service = More Peace of Mind
To alleviate any additional concerns regarding arsenic exposure, Culligan offers a telemetry and monitoring service with its new Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filtering System. A modem, which can be connected to the filter or Remote Display, has the ability to automatically e-mail the Culligan dealership with information on operating parameters and alarm conditions. If an error is detected, the dealer will receive an immediate report. An alarm message will also be triggered when the media needs to be replaced. The time and date are automatically updated when calling in, so the situation can be addressed without delay.
"We've taken every measurable step to ensure that homeowners have access to clean, safe and healthy water around the clock," Stewart explained. "The Culligan Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filtering System leaves nothing to chance. There is no guesswork involved in system maintenance. Best of all, a local Culligan dealer is always on call to answer questions and resolve any issues."
Available Today
The Culligan Whole House Arsenic Reduction Filtering System is currently available. For more information or to contact a Culligan dealer near you, visit www.culligan.com or call 1-800-CULLIGAN.
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