Let’s talk water! World Water Day just passed on March 22, and people have grown increasingly concerned with the quality of their tap water. Although I live in NYC and have heard that our water is probably the cleanest, I am still wary and cautious about our tap water. I don’t feel that bottled water is a necessity, but I do feel that some type of filtration is necessary when it comes to ensuring a good, clean water supply for my family. I currently use a pitcher filter and have been satisfied, but recent news I have been keeping up with state that maybe that’s just not enough. I notice a difference when I drink straight from the tap versus drinking from the carbon-filtered pitcher I have. The water from the pitcher is more crisp and doesn’t feel as “heavy.”
With latest headlines regarding the safety of water, lead in the pipes, and harmful contaminants that aren’t cleaned out by traditional carbon filters, I’ve started my search for a different type of filtration system. I started looking into reverse osmosis filters that would sit under my sink and have a dedicated spout just for filtered water. After learning that it takes 5 gallons of water to make 1 gallon of clean water with reverse osmosis, I knew this wasn’t the type of filter for me. It created too much waste and would require a separate run off pipe. My next course of action was to have water home delivered. You know, those big 5 gallon containers that the man with the big muscles drops off once a month? My hubby was completely against it, maybe because of the man with the big muscles, but mostly because he feels our water supply isn’t that bad. He does agree that some filtration should be in place, but my obsession with clean water was going too far. He told me to move on and find something else.
I heard about ZeroWater and even saw an ad for the ZeroWater system a while ago. I thought it was just like the other carbon pitcher systems and didn’t think much of it. I liked the idea of the measuring meter that was included with the system to ensure safe water, but I thought that was just a fancy gadget that ZeroWater was using to market their ordinary product. I was wrong (and you won’t hear me saying that too often!) Have you ever heard of dissolved solids? That’s the stuff in your water that you can’t see, but may be harmful. You may not even be able to taste them. Scary, isn’t it? Well, ZeroWater is able to remove these dissolved solids with their 5 stage filter and Ion Exchange Technology – which is more than I can say with my old fashioned carbon filter!
The ZeroWater pitcher does not take up any more room in my fridge than what I previously had. I love the two spout options- whether I want to take the entire pitcher out of the fridge to pour out water or I want to use the spout in the back to pour water while it is stationery, this pitcher give me more options than my old filter. When comparing the taste of the water from the ZeroWater pitcher as opposed to my old pitcher, I don’t notice much of a difference in taste. I can tell you that the water in my old pitcher does taste slightly metallic as compared to ZeroWater, but the difference is minimal.
You can find out more about the ZeroWater Filtration system by visiting ZeroWater. Here, you can find out what the TDS (total dissolved solids) reading is in your area! You can also connect with ZeroWater on Facebook to stay up to date on their latest news and promotions. Speaking of promotions, you can order your very own 10 Cup ZeroWater Pitcher at 30% off by visiting ZeroWater and entering MC30 at checkout!
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Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of ZeroWater and received a water pitcher to facilitate my review, two pitchers to giveaway, and extra filters to thank me for taking the time to participate.
It is 223. Not too bad.
It is 223 in my area as well.
Mine is 152!
Ours is 114 (:
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The TDS reading is 217
Thanks for the review and giveaway!
Mine is 187 in central va.
Ok first step got stuck but my reading is 135
My area’s average number is 233
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My areas TDS reading is 84.
my reading is 227
tcogbill at live dot com
079 in my area
31 was the closest to my area.
Location: 37421
Average TDS Reading: 3
The number for my area is 174
Ours is 242.
285!!
I live between two area’s on the map and they were 278 and 292.
Mine is 450.
TDS= 189
mine the Average for TDS Reading: 313
151 not the worst but not good
425! Wow! Thank you. 🙂
232… I *think* that’s good.
541 here.
237
311
tds # is 56
My reading is 138.
says I am at 97
In my zip it’s 210. In the city I work in, it’s 653!
Reading is 200
The TDS reading is between 41 and 54. Both those spots are about 8-10 miles from me. The 54 is the same city, the 41 is actually the same county but a different town. Thanks for the fiveaway.
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My TDS score is 225
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I would love to win this knowing our water is filthy, it would be reassuring that we’re drinking good water and so is our son
My reading is 33. Not too bad, but I would rather see 0.
276! I am guessing that is bad
ours is 86
The reading is 213 in my area
514 in my area….no bueno!
They do not have a rating for my area.
Yikes, I am at 428!
My area is void of any TDS ratings 🙁
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137!
I am unhappy to say that ours is 254.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
says ours is 97
210
it is 100
Zip 24019 = 210
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MINE WAS 26
Mine is 215
263. Not good, but I’m surprised it wasn’t higher.
we are 263.
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
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258!
Mine is 218
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
137….
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My TDS Reading is 122.
longbarb1@aol.com
Ours is at 430!
Thanks for the giveaway…our TDS is a whopping 844 !
senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com
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Ours is 256. Thanks!!
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