Substances of Concern to the Domestic Water User!

What is water quality? The term “water quality” is used to describe the microbiological, physical and chemical properties of water that determine its fitness for use. Many of these properties are controlled or influenced by substances which are either dissolved or suspended in our water. In nature, water rarely occurs in its pure form and it normally contains a variety of substances. People generally have their own feeling for what “good” or “bad” quality water is, without giving it much thought. If water...

Glacier International – A water filter company you can trust!

We are a water filter company that is dedicated to serve and supply water purification and water dispensing products to commercial, industrial and domestic. We strive to improve the quality of life and the environment with our durable and innovative products. Glacier International provides a 3 year warranty on all our products. Our products are approved with ISO 9001 and the CE mark. Service & Maintenance contracts available. Glacier International Water Technologies has specialized in the distribution of high quality water filtration and...

Want to start out in the purified water business? Here’s an industrial water system for you

Are you looking for a way to get into the purified water business but don’t have a large amount of start-up capital? An industrial water purification system in the form of a water bar may be the perfect entrepreneurial opportunity. This system works on the principle of reverse osmosis and each tank can supply 200 litres of top quality clean, fresh-tasting water. While this process is incredibly environmentally friendly, the purified water industry isn’t – mainly because water bottles are constantly used on a once off basis, contributing...

Rental options give you the flexibility you need for commercial water purification

Today, many companies lease their office space rather than purchasing it outright. This makes it hard to invest in commercial water purification systems, as you don’t want to install a system that you cannot take with you when you move to different premises. Luckily, rental solutions have been designed to overcome this issue. What rental options can you expect for commercial water purification systems? Renting one of these systems will not involve significant installation issues or even take up too much of your office space. A qualified...

Family health matters: Should you be looking at a residential water purification system?

Unfortunately, the water that is piped to our home has increasingly become lower in quality, resulting in serious health-related concerns. Residential water purification systems provide the perfect buffer between low quality municipal water and your family, giving them an unlimited supply of pure, sparkling water and protecting their health. Municipal water treatment goes a long way in cleaning our increasingly dirty water supply. These treatments remove soil, toxins, bacteria raw sewerage and heavy metals, reducing the water quality to...

8 Things you didn’t know about water purifiers

Water purifiers improve the overall taste, smell and appearance of drinking water by removing chemicals and toxins. Today, health conscious people are turning to water purifiers to ensure their families have a limitless supply of clean drinking water. Unfortunately, tap water often only meets the minimum standards. These standards allow for contaminants and toxins to be present in water, provided the concentration does not reach a certain level. Would you want your family to be exposed to cancer-causing contaminants? Even if these toxins are...

Home water filter systems: the tool to a healthier you

Many people mistakenly believe that home water filter systems are expensive systems that fall into the luxury category. However, these systems are a necessity for anyone that wants to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Drinking lots of water is a crucial part of living a healthy life. It simply is not feasible to drink lots of tap water because tap water often contains toxins and chemicals and many people find the taste of tap water unpleasant. Many people are under the impression that South Africa’s tap water is safe. However, a study of 238...

Four reasons to start using a water purifier

Are you worried about the safety of the water that you are using? Water purifiers come in all shapes and sizes and are more than luxuries these days, they are necessities. From portable units to shower treatment units, there’s a water purification system that will meet your needs. Here are a few reasons why you should start using a water purifier: Human waste: An alarmingly high amount of E.coli has been discovered in water supplies around the country, which resulted from drinking water being contaminated with human waste. This can cause...

Five reasons to get yourself a residential water purifier

If you have never considered residential water purifiers, now may be the time. Water is vital to all life. The quality of water you use will have a massive impact on you and your family’s health and wellness. Even if the water you use is well within the recommended health and safety specifications, there are still a host of nasty substances that you should look out for: Pathogens: Germs are everywhere and worrying too much about them will only drive you crazy, but a residential water purifier can help you avoid pathogens such as...

Water Purifying Systems – Necessity or Luxury in South Africa?

Water is life! Every living thing needs water to survive. When you cross over to biology, you will learn that the respiration process can’t even begin if there is no water. Plants are living things, like humans, so you can't talk about healthy living without mentioning clean water. Biology states that water is utilised in 4 different ways: as a temperature buffer, a solvent, a metabolite, as well as a necessity for life. This commodity is so abundant to some, yet to others it is still scanty.