48 replies to this topic

[Andrea V]

we have complete RO systems in stock with 3 different models to choose from. We also do whole house systems as well. If you don't want the bother and maintenance of a filter system, stop in and we will give you a gallon of our purified water to try.

As the water level drops in the lake, there is less water to dilute the pollutants in the water. this puts more strain on the city's filtering system.

if you would like info on what we do and on what is in tap water that you really don't want to drink, stop by the store. we would be happy to educate you on water and the many health benefits of drinking purified water.

We are located in the Briggs Ranch Plaza which is at the corner of East Natoma and Blue Ravine.

Bruce Azzarito
Folsom H2O
www.folsomh2o.com
916-985-3303

ok, I'm going to folsom h20!! I'm sick of the chlorine too! icky!!

they say don't drink the pool water, so why come home and drink it! I want cleaner water for my kids.

[Bill Z]

A typical system runs around $200. You can buy them at Costco. Its really not that hard to install, just a couple of T fittings. All the hoses are flexible teflon, so nothing major. Just make sure you have an extra hole available in the sink to mount the spigot.

I was thinking more along the lines of a whole house system.
i.e. no extra spigots needed, although that may end up being cost prohibitive.
But even an under the sink system, I would want all the cold water coming from the tap to be processed.

[Silverado]

I was thinking more along the lines of a whole house system.
i.e. no extra spigots needed, although that may end up being cost prohibitive.
But even an under the sink system, I would want all the cold water coming from the tap to be processed.

The problem with under the sink systems is that they typically only process a few gallons a day, which is enough for drinking and cooking, but not for everything. So you'd be looking at a whole house system, which does cost considerably more.

[FolsomH2O]

the under counter RO systems, called POU "Point Of Use" can produce a lot of water in a 24 hour period. It just depends on the RO membrane. Our systems produce between 30 to 50 GPD. All our systems come with a 3 gallon storage tank and a faucet. The one issue can be if you don't have an extra hole in your sink to put the faucet in.

the whole house systems, called POE "Point Of Entry" must be installed by a licensed plumber. Their issues are being able to be installed close to the main water supply line to the house and access to a drain for the waste water from the regeneration cycle.

[Dave Burrell]

I dont drink the water here because the chlorine smell is so strong. I have a very sensitive sniffer, so I dont eat and drink a lot of things.

I can relate, I have a sensitive sniffer too and I also noticed the strong chlorine smells increasing, I can smell it really strong wherever there is water - the washer, the sink, the shower, its a really strong powerful smell

I gotta check out one of these RO systems and find out the costs, I need one of those to get rid of that nasty smell in the water, I personally can't stand the way chlorine smells and I'm glad to hear some folks have figured out a way to get rid of it with those filtering systems - good to know

thanks

[FolsomH2O]

We do have very simple systems that connect to your faucet that will remove sediment and chlorine for better tasting water. This model also has a digital meter on it to tell you when its time to change its filter. The cost of filtration systems are based on the level of purity you want.

A word of advice, some of the water filtration systems sold at the big box stores lock you into buying the replacement filter cartridges from them and some at a very high cost. Also, will they service it if you have trouble?

[Nancy]

I'm glad this topic got started. I was starting to think I was just nuts.

I can't stand the way the water smells lately. Even the laundry doesn't smell quite right. My husband has no idea what I'm talking about, but he has a really poor sense of smell, so I can't do the "does this smell bad" game with him.

Good to know it's not just me. Whoever calls the city on this, keep us updated.

Nancy

[FolsomH2O]

I'm glad this topic got started. I was starting to think I was just nuts.

I can't stand the way the water smells lately. Even the laundry doesn't smell quite right. My husband has no idea what I'm talking about, but he has a really poor sense of smell, so I can't do the "does this smell bad" game with him.

Good to know it's not just me. Whoever calls the city on this, keep us updated.

Nancy

if you want to try something with your husband with the poor sense of smell, stop by the store and I will give you a gallon of our purified water. take it home and do a blind taste test and see if he can taste the difference.

[bunny]

If all you want to remove is the chlorine and maybe a little sediment, a whole house filter is usually straightforward for a plumber to install and only requires a filter change every 6 months. An RO system also requires a carbon filter that needs to be replaced, and may need other secondary sediment filters. I installed one and it was pretty simple...cut out a foot of pipe, soldered on a couple of fittings, couple of flexi lines and the filter. It dropped the water pressure/volume a little bit but it wasnt that noticeable.

RO systems remove most things from water, including the minerals that make it taste good. RO systems also waste a lot of water, since the membranes have to be flushed periodically. Usually they waste 2-3 gallons of flush water for every gallon filtered.

To be honest, IMO the water in Folsom and EDH is pretty good. Nice mineral content, not too hard, not really any nasty chemicals or metals in any high volume. When we lived out in the sticks the well water had arsenic, pesticides, fertilizers and was extremely hard. You needed a whole house RO system with a water softener and storage tank there.

We use a refrigerator mounted carbon/sediment filter and the water that comes out of that tastes as good as any of the bottled water we've tried. Filters are about $20 each, and last 6-8 months.

You can also use a showerhead mounted carbon filter if you're sensitive to chlorine. Cheap, easy to install, and pretty effective.

[Andrea V]

I'm glad this topic got started. I was starting to think I was just nuts.

I can't stand the way the water smells lately. Even the laundry doesn't smell quite right. My husband has no idea what I'm talking about, but he has a really poor sense of smell, so I can't do the "does this smell bad" game with him.

Good to know it's not just me. Whoever calls the city on this, keep us updated.

Nancy

mine can't tell either.... he can't even tell if the baby poo'd!!

[ducky]

mine can't tell either.... he can't even tell if the baby poo'd!!

You aren't actually falling for that, are you? He just doesn't want to change the diaper.

[bunny]

Yep, sounds like selective incompetence to me.

I washed my wifes black scrub pants with her fuzzy pink slippers once. Very effective.

[MSgt]

Yep, sounds like selective incompetence to me.

I washed my wifes black scrub pants with her fuzzy pink slippers once. Very effective.

"lowering expectations" has always worked for me. I am a believer!

[gm2005]

"lowering expectations" has always worked for me. I am a believer!

Ya, doesn't work here. I would just drag you by the ear and give you a lecture on what is appropriate and what is not (something your mother or life experience should have thought you).
So the whole "put a red sock in the white laundry so you don't ever have to do laundry again idea" would never work.

[Nancy]

Yea, but I do the same thing. I can't pick up dog poop. It's too stinky and I'm a girl..... I can't take the garbage cans out to the curb.. They're heavy.... And you're so stroooonnnggg.....

hehe

I actually have tasted the Folsom H20 water at a friends house a couple years ago. Huge difference. I know even my husband would be able to tell the difference in a taste test.