AWA Purification Technologies FAQ

Mare V – AWA Reverse Osmosis System

Right from your kitchen tap!

This complete water filter will produce an unlimited supply of bottled-quality drinking water while removing any chlorine, unpleasant tastes, odors, and up to 99% of harmful contaminants to produce clean and refreshing water that everyone will enjoy. This will improve the flavor of coffee, tea, and vegetables—everything tastes better with RO water! Upgrade to Alkaline in a snap!

Mare IV – AWA Reverse Osmosis System (Pump Model)

Right from your kitchen tap! This complete water filter will produce an unlimited supply of bottled-quality drinking water while removing any chlorine, unpleasant tastes, odors, and up to 99% of harmful contaminants to produce clean and refreshing water that everyone will enjoy. This will improve the flavor of coffee, tea, and vegetables—everything tastes better with RO water! Upgrade to Alkaline in a snap! Mare IV with Pump Includes: – Pump mounted on TO to maintain constant water pressure to the membrane – Raises water pressure to the ideal level for maximum efficiency – Use on rural supplies with low pressure or high TDS – Exclusive auto flush feature extends membrane life – Self-priming and whisper-quiet – 24VAC transformer (included) from a standard 120 VAC electrical outlet – Flexible mounting plate, quick connect fittings, and pressure shut-off switch

Mare III – AWA Reverse Osmosis System

A compact design with an integrated tank delivers the cleanest water possible with added minerals needed to guarantee incredible body performance.

After removing suspended particles with a 5-micron ¼ twist cartridge water is passed through an activated carbon block where foul testing and harmful contaminants such as Chlorine, Trihalomethanes, VOCs, pesticides, and many more are eliminated.

Before entering the 75 gallons a day TFC membrane, water travels through a 1 micron (millionth of a meter, human hair is about 70 microns, a red cell about 5 microns) filter, not too many contaminants will pass that barrier.

Finally, water reaches the Reverse Osmosis membrane which gets rid of 99.99% of any possible estrange element, molecule, or compound larger than a water molecule. There you go, the perfectly cleanest water possible is ready for you and your family’s enjoyment.

But this is not the end, no water purification system has the ability yet to remove only what medicine and science consider harmful to human life. Therefore Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Sodium ions are added in precise quantities, so you can enjoy the healthiest water in the world.

Some people called Alkaline water; we rather emphasize the benefits those minerals have in the human body besides increasing the water pH. Your body and soul will thank you, not a joke; anyway, your body is 70% water. You are what you drink.

Mare II – AWA Reverse Osmosis System

From its LCD screen to its compact sleek design that fits under your sink or on the counter this state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis delivers the best water possible thanks to its quarter-twist cartridges design to last and a 75 gallons per day membrane.

A 3.2 tank inside the unit will deliver alkaline water that will quench your thirst and hydrate your body providing the key minerals needed for top performance. Two 5 and 1-micron cartridges will stop most suspended and dissolved particles in the water and an activated carbon CTO cartridge will take care of Chlorine, all by-products of the water disinfection process, unpleasant odors, and taste rendering enhanced flavor healthy water.

Water will then be run through a Reverse Osmosis membrane at the optimal pressure to conserve water waste and deliver clean, refreshing water with a 99.99% purity.

Mare I – AWA Reverse Osmosis System

Reverse Osmosis technology at its best. From the tankless continuous water running out of the spigot and LED lights that will tell you when the different cartridges have completed their live cycle to the half twist easy-to-change cartridges this Water Purification Unit is at the top of the list. Two electric pumps will keep a steady 60 psi pressure over its 3 100 gallons per day membranes. This will render a continuous stream of 99.99% water without limitations 24/7 Taste is improved by a final touch of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon. Two filters of 5 and 1 microns eliminate the most unwanted suspended and dissolved solids present in tap water. You will enjoy 99.99% water-free of unhealthy contaminants. Finally, a touch of nature by adding minerals that will enhance taste and are a boost your overall health.

Genesis I – AWA Whole House Water Purification System

One 2.5”x10” Polypropylene five microns filter, two Stainless Steel protected 10”x54” tanks, one 2.5”x20” filter with one absolute micron block carbon, a 55W UV Sterilizer, one 6 steps Reverse Osmosis unit with alkaline option; either Models Mare I, II or IV and organic biodegradable personal hygiene and house cleaning products. Genesis I guarantees the health and safety of your family, allowing no harmful, organic, or inorganic life-threatening microbes or substances of any kind to enter your water. This unbelievable performance is only topped by the world-class customer service and NSF quality-approved components used to deliver the cleanest and healthiest water possible. Trust Genesis I to protect your family’s wellbeing, home appliances, and plumbing fixture performance – nobody can deliver as consistently as we do. From accurate water pressure gauge readings to environment-friendly purification processes, the Genesis I is designed to meet your expectations and give you the peace of mind that only a company with years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers can offer. We start with a 5-Micron filter to eliminate silt, clay, rust, soil, and any participle larger than 5 -microns. From there, water passes through the first tank, an Activated Catalytic Carbon filter to remove microplastics, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, ammonia, chloramines, acrylamides, Trihalomethanes, VOCs, pesticides, and heavy metals, among other minerals and Contaminants. The next step is running the water with a Water Softener which eliminates build-up causing minerals Calcium and Magnesium. Other minerals such as Barium and Radium are eliminated in this step. This second tank will free up water from buildup /gunk-causing minerals along with other similar contaminants; this softens your water for healthier, shinier hair and skin. All this for sparkling-clean dishes, silverware, appliances, walls, glass, and mirrors. Soft water will also protect fine clothing from excessive fiber-breaking during drying cycles from the high heat and minerals. The detergents saved in the lifetime of our equipment will pay it by 3 or 4 times, saving money on personal hygiene and household products. Before sterilizing the water to ensure that no bacteria, virus, fungus, algae, eggs, larvae, or microbes can share your home with you, water passes a 1-micron absolute filter, this step does remove any heavy metal that may occasionally be in our waters. This is the water that will be at your fingers tips, protecting your washer, boiler, refrigerator, and kitchen fixtures among others in your household. Take back the enjoyment of a relaxing and refreshing bath or the fresh feeling of brushing your teeth with absolutely clean water. When it comes to drinking or rinsing your food, veggies, poultry, or cooking, our six-step Reverse Osmosis (RO) process delivers water to the highest standard possible. Using the most advanced TFC Reverse Osmosis Membranes meant to bring you the best water quality for every dinner, beverage, or rinsing of the food, we polish the water before adding the essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium that are found in alkaline water. Don’t wait another minute, order now. You and Your family even your pets deserve the BEST!!

FAQ

Why are the dishes from my dishwasher spotted?

Spotting and streaking on dishes and flatware after being washed in an automatic dishwasher is generally due to the presence of calcium and magnesium in your water supply. This has become more significant since phosphates have been banned in dishwashing detergents. The solution to this problem is the installation of a water softener, one that removes calcium and magnesium in the water supply.

What causes the buildup in my shower?

Calcium and magnesium in the water supply combined with soap form a gray, sticky curd that adheres to bathtubs, tile, and glass. Additionally when water droplets evaporate the calcium carbonate recombines as limestone leaving a very hard, difficult-to-remove deposit. The softening of the water coming into your house will solve this problem.

Why does my clean laundry look grey?

When calcium and magnesium in the water are mixed with soap a gray sticky curd is formed that adheres to clothing. This is the source of the gray color. There are numerous chemicals that can be used to control this problem, but they shorten the life of the fabric. By softening your water, not only will you eliminate this problem, you can substantially reduce the use of laundry detergent and increase the life of your clothes.

Why does my water taste bad?

If you have municipal water coming to your home in the The Rio Grande Valley area, the primary cause is the presence of Chloramines. While the municipal waters locally do meet safe drinking water standards, they can regularly taste bad. This can easily be solved with a quality drinking water system installed underneath the kitchen sink or on the main water line going into the house.

GLOSSARY

Chloramines

A form of a disinfectant produced by combining Chlorine and Ammonia. They are used to control the formation of regulated cancer-causing compounds, such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and halo acetic acids (HAAs). They must be removed from any water to be used for fish tanks or ponds for fish, reptiles, turtles, and amphibians and also must be removed from water used for kidney dialysis. Chloramines are present in the water of customers of Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Starr County, and Willacy County and water customers of the cities of Brownsville, Weslaco, McAllen, Mission, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Hidalgo City, South Padre Island, El Paso, Las Cruces, Edinburg, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Olmito, Rio Hondo, Lyford, Raymondville, Port Mansfield, Linn, Roma, Rio Grande City, San Isidro, Encino, Armstrong, Las Lomitas, Hebbronville, Bruni, Oilton, Realitos, Benavides, Rios, Premont, Falfurrias, Sarita, Riviera, Loyola Beach, Kingsville, and Bishop.

Hard Water

Water containing calcium and magnesium with a minimum concentration of one grain per gallon measured as calcium carbonate equivalent.

Hardness*

A common quality of water which contains dissolved compounds of calcium and magnesium. The term hardness was originally applied to waters that were hard to wash in, referring to the soap wasting properties of hard water. Hardness prevents soap from lathering by causing the development of an insoluble curdy precipitate in the water; Dissolved calcium and magnesium salts are primarily responsible for most scaling in pipes and water heaters and cause numerous problems in the laundry, kitchen, and bath.

GRAINS PER GALLON MG/L (PPM)

Soft = less than 1.0 Less than 17.1
Slightly Hard = 1.0 to 3.5 17.1 to 60
Moderately Hard = 3.5 to 7.0 60 to 120
Hard=7.0 to 10.5 120 to 180
Very Hard =10.5 and up180 and up

Ion Exchange*

A reversible process in which ions from an insoluble permanent solid medium (the “ion exchanger” – usually a resin) are exchanged for ions in a solution or fluid mixture surrounding the insoluble medium. Both cation and anion exchange is used in water conditioning. Cation exchange is commonly used for water softening.

Reverse Osmosis (RO)*

A water treatment process that removes undesirable materials from water by using pressure to force the water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane. RO removes ionized salts, colloids, and organic molecules down to a molecular weight of 100.

Water Softener

A mechanical water treatment device that removes calcium and magnesium from a water source, usually through a bed of cation exchange media, producing higher quality water that is more effective and efficient for laundering, bathing, and dishwashing.

* WQA Glossary of Terms, Fourth Edition 2000