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Long Island Water Quality

Long Island Water Quality
Water quality can differ from state to state – and even between cities. To ensure that you are drinking the highest-quality tap water, install a home water filtration system. At High Water Standard, we have expert knowledge about water filtration and can help residents of Long Island, NYC, and North New Jersey figure out the perfect water purification solution. Long Island water comes from many different sources – lakes, wells, and other types of water suppliers. Because of this, water quality drastically differs from area to area. In New York City, the average total dissolved solids (TDS) is approximately 50 parts per million (PPM). But in many areas of Long Island, the TDS can be anywhere from 100 to 250 PPM. If you live in Long Island, we highly recommend using a water filter in order to make your water supply safe to drink. At High Water Standard, it is ...

Long Beach Water Quality

Long Beach Water Quality
Water is a valuable resource for everyone around the world. You use it for the most basic tasks such as drinking water, cooking, going to the bathroom, you name it. People, however, take this for granted and do not necessarily stop to think where the source of their water comes from. The majority of our water, Long Beach included, comes from reservoirs. While people usually associate reservoirs to lakes, the critical difference between them is that reservoirs are not natural bodies of water but are man-made. There are different types of reservoirs. These include valley-dammed reservoirs from the mountainsides, bank-side reservoirs from existing rivers or streams, and service reservoirs made of concrete placed either below or above the ground. Water in the City of Long Beach comes from two sources: groundwater sources and cast iron water mains. While there may be an annual water quality report known as the CCR ...

Lead in Newark Water – Is It Safe to Drink?

Lead in Newark Water – Is It Safe to Drink?
It’s pretty well known that a human body is nearly entirely comprised of liquid – and to maintain the right balance, we need to drink lots of water. Thus, having household access to pure, safe water is crucial to function well. Many people install water filters in their homes in an attempt to make sure the water they consume is clean. However, if you cut corners and buy a cheap water filter, it likely won’t do a sufficient job removing heavy metals from the water. Take, for instance, the Newark water crisis. You may have heard lots of people in the area debating if Newark, NJ, tap water is safe to drink. Unfortunately, Newark water contains lead and other harmful substances. To combat this, you need to be sure to have a high-quality filter installed. At High Water Standard, you can choose from an assortment of several of the best ...

Is NYC Tap Water Safe to Drink? 6 Reasons to Install a Filter Today!

Is NYC Tap Water Safe to Drink? 6 Reasons to Install a Filter Today!
New York tap water has long been famous for its quality. New York is one of the five major American cities where most of the water is not chlorinated, thanks to numerous watershed protection programs. Since 1993, the city has invested more than $1.7 billion in these programs. In addition, every year, the city's environmentalists conduct more than 500,000 analyses of drinking tap water from all the city's sources - numerous test points are located in all five boroughs of New York City. So, can you drink NYC tap water without filtering? [dt_gap height="10" /]The recent scientific researches confirm that NYC tap water can become contaminated once it moves into the pipes that supply individual buildings, homes, and even schools. Read our article to find out six reasons why it is necessary to install a water filter to make tap water in New York City safe to drink. 1. Notice ...

The 7 Best Water Filters in 2020

The 7 Best Water Filters in 2020
In case you are not satisfied with the quality of the water running down your tap, or you are merely concerned about your health (we are all well-informed about the “purity” of the water), or the water is excellent, but there’s been a strange smell that you do not like – it all points out in one direction. Yes, we are talking about water filters. Our team composed an in-depth and informative article with the selection of the 7 best water filters for home. Everyone would be able to find the model that suits them the best, whether you need multistage systems, portable versions, or countertop ones. But before we start, let’s try to find out if you tap water is pure and clean or is it a poison. To do so, let’s go and check Consumer Confidence Reports. It is annually updated, and there you can find sources of ...

Hydrogen Water: Miracle Drink, or Overhyped Myth?

Hydrogen Water: Miracle Drink, or Overhyped Myth?
Scientists from all over the world have already proven: water is the healthiest drink you can choose to consume. It is free of glucose and chemicals that can damage cell renewal. Of course, this is only if the water is purified correctly, as the fact remains that water quality is getting lower every year, especially in larger cities like New York. If drinking water is so healthy for humans, then it should be even healthier when its oxygen content is boosted. That's why more and more companies are banking on hydrogen drinking water production. Hydrogen water is becoming increasingly famous nowadays. There are several companies that produce hydrogen water and special hydrogen increasing pills that dissolve in the water to add to its hydrogen value. What is Hydrogen Water? Hydrogen water includes molecules of hydrogen which can function as strong antioxidants. These molecules can assist in neutralizing free radicals of ...

How to Choose a Water Filter for New Jersey

How to Choose a Water Filter for New Jersey
Can I drink tap water in New Jersey? It’s a tough question to answer – while it is officially considered safe, there are many arguments against it. The main point of the debate revolves around the fact that water leaves the treatment plant in one condition and arrives in another. An overwhelming percentage of the US water pipe network was created a long time ago. Since then, the pipes have not been properly looked after, which affects the New Jersey drinking water quality. For example, lead has become a major problem since it often ends up in tap water. Let’s see how to stay safe and what can be done to improve the New Jersey water quality. Where Does New Jersey Tap Water Come From? The New Jersey water supply comes from multiple sources serving different communities. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), surface waters account ...

Boiled Water vs. Filtered Water

Boiled Water vs. Filtered Water
It’s no secret that we need to drink plenty of water every day. Some say it’s 0.3 gallons, others 0.5 or 0.6, yet it’s all useless if you are drinking bad quality water. No one wants to drink gallons of impure water and damage their health. To avoid diseases and purify the water people try different techniques, the most popular ones are boiling and filtering. There are so many opinions in favor of boiled tap water vs filtering and vice versa. Yet, which option is actually healthier and more beneficial to you? Reasons to Purify Drinking Water There is nothing more mundane than pouring yourself a glass of tap water. People do this idly every day because tap water is generally considered to be very safe. Yet, is that so? Well, not really. Tap water comes from different sources (lakes, rivers, and reservoirs) and travels miles and miles from the ...

How to Choose a Water Filter for the Office

How to Choose a Water Filter for the Office
It turns out that the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Is this a good enough reason to set high standards for the work environment and health-related issues? Of course. [dt_gap height="10" /]According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 7% of adults don’t drink water, 36% drink one to three cups and 35% – four to seven cups as opposed to the recommended 12-14 cups. One of the biggest reasons is having no easy access to clean water. An office water filtration system can solve that. What Is a Water Dispenser for the Office? Office water dispensers have become a common feature in many companies, which is an uplifting fact. These devices have integrated water treatment systems that eliminate unwanted and potentially damaging components in the water. In other words, water filter systems for office spaces are installed to supply clean water for ...

Is Chlorinated Water Safe to Drink?

Is Chlorinated Water Safe to Drink?
The first thing that comes to mind when people hear about chlorinated water is a public swimming pool or something similar. However, this chemical is also widely added to our drinking water. You may not even realize it, but you come into contact with chlorine every time you drink, bathe or clean your house. Here’s everything you need to know about chlorine in tap water. Why is Chlorine Added to Drinking Water? Chlorine is used to disinfect water. It kills or neutralizes pathogens, waterborne diseases, and etiologic agents, which could potentially cause cholera, typhoid fever, diarrhea, respiratory tract infection, kidney damage, or endocrine damage. Hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion are both disinfection agents that are formed by the breakdown of chlorine in the water. Both of these substances comprise what is called free chlorine. They attack bacteria and viruses, leading to cell membrane damage and enzyme destruction. Because of this ...
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We improve lives by improving water. With our custom water treatment services, you save on the important things – time, money, and health – so you can live better, work better, and feel better.

At this moment High Water Standard consists from highly experienced people. We do believe that to be a successful company you need to hire not a lot of people, but hire right people, and it is what High Water Standard does. If we combine our experience in water filter industry we will get at about 100 years. Are not we experienced but not old, ah?

We work in homes, apartments, offices, restaurants, medical facilities, and anywhere else that clean filtered water is desired. No matter your need or your location, we offer you full-service water treatment solutions, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are water purification experts. And we don’t say that lightly. Over the last 15 years, we have improved the water standard for thousands of your fellow New Yorkers with our water treatment systems. We have serviced both commercial and residential clients.

We can install, repair, and perform maintenance on any water treatment system, even if your filter was installed by another company. Our water purification service range stretches across all five New York City boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Bronx, as well as Long Island.

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