With the business side of things over, let's talk scandal, shall we? In my neighborhood, we have one option for a water provider, and that's Johnson Utilities. They released a notice today saying that they tested positive for E.Coli in our water back on August 16th. Apparently it takes 48 hours to get the results, and then they did re-test to be sure, but by the 21st, they still found one sample that tested positive, so now on the 22nd they are advising us all to boil our water or use bottled water, for everything from drinking to cooking to washing hands, making ice, brushing teeth, etc. Interestingly enough, information started leaking out some time yesterday evening before the official statement came out this morning. By 8pm the night BEFORE the official release, here's what the water aisle at our local grocery store shelves looked like:
Emergency Fact: By the time you know there is an emergency, it is too late to prepare.
I went to the store this morning, knowing I would find the shelves like this. Thankfully, I didn't need to buy any bottled water, because I was already prepared. This summer, it was time for me to rotate the water supply in our big storage barrels. Experts advise rotating that water every 6-12 months. But I am lazy, and the idea of moving everything else so I could access them, then draining those massively heavy barrels without being able to move them (they weigh 450+ lbs), trying to find a way not to waste the water, cleaning them out, borrowing a potable water grade hose to refill them, etc, was a bit overwhelming for me. Especially knowing I would have to go through that process every 6-12 months. So instead, I invested in some high quality water filters from Shelf Reliance. Now whenever I need to use my emergency water, I don't have to worry about it possibly developing any bacteria or becoming contaminated while in storage. And I don't have to worry about ever rotating my water barrels again... or about drinking E.coli infested water from my utilities company.
The filters I chose are the advanced Seychelle water filters. They use an ionic adsorption micron filter system that will rid your water supply of 95-99.99% of unwanted taste, minerals, bacteria, pesticides, viruses, cysts, and even radiation! Here's a list of some of what it cleans out: Chlorine, Aluminum, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Chloroform, Radon 222, VOC, DDT, E. Coli, Salmonella, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Dhigella dysentariae, Poliovirus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and more.
To see the Seychelle advanced filter in action, check out this video on Youtube:
The Seychelle advanced filter comes in a variety of different filtering containers. Here are a few of my favorites, along with their prices. Pick out the ones you are interested in, and then contact me to place your order and buy yourself peace of mind that your family will have clean drinking water should any sort of emergency happen, and to know that you never have to rotate your water barrels again!
Seychelle Water Filtration Pump
Cost: $29.49 Filtering Capacity: 100 gallons
Cost per gallon: $0.29
The Pure Water Pump is ideal for pumping filtered water from any reservoir - 2 1/2 gallon to 5 gallon bottles, 20 to 50 gallon drums, a tub, storage tank, pond, pool, river, lake or virtually any type of container!
It's great for every day use; camping, travel or emergency use. It breaks down into two separate easy-to-carry components that fit into any backpack. The pumping system is powerful - delivering 60 PSI at point of contact.
Seychelle Water Filtration Bottle - 24oz
Cost: $29.69 Filtering Capacity: 100 gallons
Cost per gallon: $0.30
Seychelle Advanced Replacement Filter
Cost: $11.99 Filtering Capacity: 100 gallons
Cost per gallon: $0.12
This replacement filter will work for the above water pump and the water bottle.
Seychelle Water Filtration Bag
Cost: $29.49 Filtering Capacity: 100 gallons
Cost per gallon: $0.29
The Seychelle Water Bag is the perfect product when you need a continuous supply of water. It holds up to 2 gallons of water and makes great-tasting drinking water. The Water Bag comes complete with a handy carrying case with a strap, which you can hang from a tree, car door or simply hold conveniently in your hand.
Seychelle Water Filtration Straw
Cost: $14.84 Filtering Capacity: 25 gallons
Cost per gallon: $0.59
If you are looking for something more compact and light weight, the straw will be ideal for you. It easily fits in your purse, pocket, backpack, luggage, or car for emergency preparedness. It is the perfect stocking stuffer for the campers in your life, and an ideal 72 hour kit accessory. Key Features:
- Up to 25-gallon filter life.
- Now with BIOSAFE®, removes up to 99.99% of bacteria, virus, contaminants and pollutants found in drinking water including Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and E-Coli Bacteria.
- Proven effective against bacteria and virus to six logs reduction (99.9999%).
- Waterproof carrying case.
- Ideal for everyday use and disaster preparedness.
- Ultra light and compact.
- Non-toxic BPA free materials.
- Tested by Independent laboratories using EPA /ANSI protocols and NSF Standards 42 and 53.
- Costs less than bottled water.
Contact me today to order
all your water storage and filtration needs.
Whitney Hemsath
ThriveWithHemsath@gmail.com
714-683-7562
