[kristof]

I will be installing an under-the-counter system some time in the next few weeks. The unit will supply water for drinking and the refrigerator icemaker. The drinking water will dispense through a dedicated low gpm faucet.

I'm planning on using either two or three standard 10" housings with 1/4" ports.

Our Water Quality Report is included below.

Our goal is to have the absolute best tasting water possible. We're looking for that sweet taste that makes plain old water an attractive alternative to soft drinks.

We would also like to know if there any major health concerns with our water. In addition, I could use some guidance on which filters are needed to reach our taste goal.

Our water company has two treatment plants. Unfortunately, we don't know which treatment plant suppplies our water.

Turbidity – A Measure of the Clarity of the Water at the Treatment Facility (Facilities)
LOCATION Level Found
HAYS MINE 0.14 NTU
ALDRICH 0.40 NTU

Regulated Substances (Measured on the Water Leaving the Treatment Facility)
Substance (units) Maximum Amount
Arsenic (ppb) 3
Barium (ppm) 0.07
Nitrate (ppm) as Nitrogen 0.66
Fluoride (ppm) 1.42
Selenium (ppb) 14


Aldrich Treatment Plant Chlorine Measured on Water Leaving the Treatment Plant
Free Chlorine (mg/L)
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Minimum 0.3
Range 0.3 to 1.5


Hays Mine Treatment Plant Chlorine Measured on Water Leaving the Treatment Plant
Free Chlorine (mg/L)
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Minimum 0.2
Range 0.2 to 1.5


Hays Mine Station Total Organic Carbon Removal
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (% removal)
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Range of Percent Removal Achieved 13 1 to 46


Aldrich Station Total Organic Carbon Removal
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (% removal)
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Range of Percent Removal Achieved 17 1 to 34


Bacterial Results (From The Distribution System)
Total Coliforms
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Highest Percentage Detected (% of positive samples) 0.36


Lead (ppb)
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Max Results 17
Number of Samples 58
90th Percentile 5
Number of Samples Above Action Level 1

Copper (ppb)
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Max Results 0.41
Number of Samples 58
90th Percentile 0.25
Number of Samples Above Action Level 0

Thanks!