Archive for August, 2009
Recapturing Nature’s Splendor
When nature is left to its own devices, the result is often stunningly beautiful. For proof, just visit one of America’s pristine national parks. Wildflowers grow uninhibited and animals live in their natural habitats virtually untouched by the intrusive hand of man. That pastoral beauty is a far cry from the huge, squalid urban centers that blight our country with air and water pollution.
But nature yields much more than visual beauty alone. Mountain springs act as an abundant source for fresh, clean drinking water. It’s only when humans try to bottle that water or feed it through grimy pipes that unacceptable contamination occurs. Luckily, some home water filtration systems have the ability to restore water to its natural state, complete with a crisp taste and smell that’s reminiscent of a nature scene.
The Heat Wave
Like most people, I usually take a cool, refreshing glass of water for granted. In the past, I would drink the occasional sip of water from the tap, blissfully unaware of the harmful contaminants that could have been entering my body. But then a heat wave struck the Pacific Northwest. I began to sweat profusely in the unbearable heat and needed to drink extra water just to replenish my hydration.
All of a sudden, I found myself sitting at the dining room table, actually thinking about what I was drinking. The thoughts took a disturbing turn when I realized that my local water treatment standards are shockingly vague and lax. Clearly it was time to take matters into my own hands. I purchased a drinking water filter that eliminates contaminants and provides me with serious peace of mind.
Rejuvenated Water in the Middle of the Woods
Every year in late July or early August, I take my family for a week away from the hustle and bustle of city existence. We retreat to a cottage in the woods of northern Michigan, where we can get back in touch with the simple side of life. The cottage has its share of rustic charms; it seems like the electricity fails about half the time, so we while away the evenings playing cards by candlelight.
But some of the cottage’s quirks are considerably less desirable. The water quality is exceptionally poor, and I installed a UV water purifier to handle the problem. It effectively eliminated contaminants from the water, but something about the taste was still lacking. A friend recommended that I add the Water Revitalizer to my system. It made my tap water more crisp and refreshing. Now the cottage just wouldn’t feel the same without delicious water.