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    The bottles and re-sealers are washed in a commercial dishwasher killing all known bacteria due to the extreme temperature of the water. Bottled water is used on demand, not transported over long distances or stored for extended periods, which reduces the possibility of bacterial growth significantly.
    The most cost effective way of operating the system is to fill the bottles on demand. The dispenser cools and carbonates the water which is then ready for use. They are filled by existing staff, waiters or bartenders, no additional labour is required. The system was designed to be user friendly, you fill the bottle by simply pulling a lever.
    Some of the advantages:

  • Up to 80% reduction in bottled water costs.
  • Reduction in waste
  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Zero food miles- zero waste disposal
  • Re-usable custom branded bottles [zero bottle waste].
  • Fill bottles on demand - save on refrigeration space and cost.
  • Beneficial for food preparation.
  • Connect coffee machines and ice makers to purification system to ensure a better product.
    The rental option includes all maintenance on the dispenser. Your representative in your area will make regular visits to inspect the system and clear any concerns or problems. This service is included in your contract. All repairs on the dispenser during the lease period is at the expense of Discovery Water. We will only charge you for callouts and replacement parts related to the purification unit.

    The purchase agreement includes a 1 year warrantee on the dispenser unit, where after the client will pay for replacement parts and services. Services and parts related to purification unit will carry a charge.

    Systems save up to 80% of the cost of conventional bought in water dependent on the volume used, the more used, the less it costs, the saving representing a profit that goes straight to the bottom line of the business concerned. In fact, this is probably one of the only products/systems on the market that makes major savings to the environment and saves customers money at the same time.

    In fact this is probably one of the only products/systems on the market that has both a positive environmental impact and offers the client savings at the same time.
    CO2.Afrox supplies the “Suremix 100” and it is the same CO2 that is used for draught beer and soft drink post mix machines. It is a fairly simple process to open an account with Afrox, contact your nearest branch.
    The impact of the systems on the environment is absolutely minimal unlike normal bought in bottled waters, in fact, because the reusable bottles used are filled on the site, eliminating all transport, bottle disposal and waste, therefore saving tons of Co2 emissions polluting the atmosphere and millions of bottles from ending up in landfill sites as well as vast quantities of packaging being incinerated.
    There are a variety of filters available according to the specific needs required for the site, thus they will have different life expectancies. On average the cost of purified water is around 7 cents per litre. Mail us your usage information and we will suggest a system for your specific needs.
      Ultra filtration has an NSF 53 Health Effects listing.
    Dispensers are manufactured under following “CE” directives:

    • “Machines”- 98/37/CE
    • “Low tension”- 72/73 – 93/68 CEE
    • “EMC” 89/336/CEE
    • “Modified and integrated by directives” 92/31/CEE, 93/68/CEE, 93/97/CEE

      • Purification of water is stipulated as prepared water and we subscribe to this regulation and the general requirements as stipulated in the government gazette (28 July 2006).

      Our water bottling complies with the following regulations:
    • Foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants act, 1972 (Act no. 54 of 1972)
    • South African National Standards for Drinking Water. SANS 241:2006 (SABS 241)
    • World Health Organization standards for drinking water 2006 ISBN 924 154 696 4
      Labeling:

      11.For prepared waters the following shall appear on the label:

    • The name of the product, which shall be “prepared water”;
    • Further descriptive expressions such as “carbonated” or “sparkling”;
    • The disinfection or treatment method used, e.g. Re-mineralized, ozone, pasteurized, reverse osmosis;
    • The chemical composition of the prepared water;
    • The phrase “from a public or private distribution system” if the prepared water was supplied by a public or private tap-water distribution system;”

      • Every establishment acquiring our systems will be supplied with a copy of the regulatory environment regarding bottled water and a complete guide on standards to be adhered to regarding the maintenance of the system and the daily sanitization of the bottles.

      Installations are done and maintained by registered and insured technicians. A typical hotel or restaurant installation will not require any plumbing, and therefore will not interfere in usual business hours.
    Filters carry a 1 year guarantee and faulty parts will be replaced at no charge. The representative in your area can be contacted at any time to assist with problems.
    No sell by dates are required because water is used on demand, not transported over long distances or stored for extended periods, which reduces the possibility of bacterial growth significantly. We recommend that the water be used within 72 hrs for ultimate freshness, although after 2 weeks of storage the bottle must be emptied, sterilized and refilled to ensure freshness.
    Dimensions of the dispensers are available on the product page under dispensers. Purification units can be designed to fit almost anywhere and if there is no space inside we mount it outside the building.
    Purification units consist of either Ultra violet or ozone sterilization which eliminates bacteria and we offer water tests to check on the variation of the water quality.
    Email or phone us. Our national representatives and technicians can be contacted at any time to provide assistance or repair faulty systems.
    “The causes of water contamination are numerous and range from agricultural runoff to improper use of household chemicals and everything in between. While the standard use in our society of over 75,000 different chemical compounds has offered added convenience and productivity in our lives, it has also come at a tremendous price. Drastic increase in degenerative diseases. In the early 1900s, before chlorine, pesticides, herbicides and the tens of thousands of other chemicals that we are exposed to, the average person had a 1 in 50 chance of getting cancer, today 1 in 3 can expect to get cancer in their lifetime, one out of every 2 men”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “The causes of water contamination are numerous and range from agricultural runoff to improper use of household chemicals and everything in between. While the standard use in our society of over 75,000 different chemical compounds has offered added convenience and productivity in our lives, it has also come at a tremendous price. Drastic increase in degenerative diseases. In the early 1900s, before chlorine, pesticides, herbicides and the tens of thousands of other chemicals that we are exposed to, the average person had a 1 in 50 chance of getting cancer, today 1 in 3 can expect to get cancer in their lifetime, one out of every 2 men”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Not necessarily. Many chemicals that occur in nature can be harmful to your health, and they can dissolve in water. A few examples are arsenic, radium, radon, and selenium. Also, some nontoxic natural chemicals combine with other chemicals to produce harmful chemicals (reaction products). Therefore, some "natural" chemicals must be watched closely by your water supplier. Water suppliers must test for 90 chemicals regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This list is expected to grow in the future. Some of these are "natural", others enter water as pollutants due to human activity". (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “A water born parasite derived from cattle, which is not easily killed by ultra violet eradication as all other bacteria are when treated by municipal water boards, i.e. require impractically high doses. Discovered by USA in the Great Lakes caused an epidemic in Chicago causing widespread illness, nausea and diarrhoea from which illness a number of people died. It can be and is eliminated by treatment of the water with ozone (harmless to humans) and/or filtration of 1 micron or below which traps the parasite”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Yes. There are many other sources. Foods such as unwashed fruits and vegetables especially from foreign countries, swimming pools, recreational water, day-care centers, and nursing homes are common sources. About one-third of the world population has been exposed to Cryptosporidium, indicating that there are many possible sources of exposure. The common factor for all Cryptosporidium exposure is contamination from stools of infected humans or animals”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Any water that looks good enough to drink can be made microbiologically safe by boiling. One minute of vigorous boiling at sea level or three minutes at high elevations will kill bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (germs). Water disinfection tablets, available at drugstores and camping supply outlets, can be put into a canteen or bottle of clear water. They take about five minutes to dissolve and release a disinfectant. These tablets will not protect against Giardia and Cryptosporidium (the primary concerns in most areas) or parasitic worms, however, and will not work well in cloudy or colored water, thus, their use alone is discouraged. Some portable water filters available on the market can provide effective treatment. One unit, which resembles a large-diameter soda straw, contains a disinfectant and a filter, as well as other materials. Mouth suction is used to draw clear water through the unit. This filter has not been shown to be very effective; and the small-diameter copies work very poorly. Because filters that are designed to remove Giardia do not remove the much smaller disease-causing bacteria or viruses (germs), disinfection tablets should be added to the filtered water before use for drinking. The only real answer is to bring your own water or boil the "natural" water. To avoid other health problems and possible harm to the environment, campers should be careful about the soaps that they use for cleaning. Some can cause dysentery if residues are left on cooking or eating utensils, some attract animals and insects, and some are not biodegradable, thus harming the environment”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Although the standard recommendation is that the average person needs about 8 glasses of water per day, some people need more and some people need less. And there are conditions or situations where people need to drink considerably more water than normal. If an individual is on a high fiber or high protein diet; has an illness that causes a fever, vomiting or diarrhea; or is perspiring more than normal due to being physically active or exposed to high environmental temperatures; they will need to drink more water than normal or risk dehydration which can cause abnormal heart rhythms and other health problems. Talk to your health professional if you believe you need to drink more water or sports drinks due to your diet, health conditions, your activities or your environmental exposure to high temperatures”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    Less than 1% of the water supply on earth can be readily used as drinking water. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Chlorination of drinking water to prevent microbiological infection was introduced in the in the early 20th century and is becoming more controversial today. An important fact about chlorine use in drinking water, however, is that it has been labeled as one of the primary life-saving practices implemented by civilized societies during the past 1000 years. Diseases once commonly transmitted through drinking water like Typhoid and Cholera. Chlorine is an extremely toxic chemical and we may someday find that it increases the risk for bladder or other types of cancer. The water treatment industry is looking at other methods, but until better methods are developed, chlorine use will likely continue”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Treating water to make it suitable to drink is much like wastewater treatment. In areas that depend on surface water it is usually stored in a reservoir for several days, in order to improve clarity and taste by allowing more oxygen from the air to dissolve in it and allowing suspended matter to settle out. The water is then pumped to a purification plant through pipelines, where it is treated, so that is will meet government treatment standards. Usually the water runs through sand filters first and sometimes through activated charcoal, before it is disinfected. The number of purification steps that are taken depend on the quality of the water that enters the purification plant. In areas with very pure sources of groundwater little treatment is needed”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Some global estimates for freshwater shortages, based on no significant infrastructure development for desalination and pumping water inland, are pretty dire. With current climatic patterns and population trends, the worst case scenario by the middle of this century (2050) could be 7 billion people in sixty countries without adequate water for basic health needs. The best case scenario could still be 2 billion people in forty-eight countries”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “No, we are not running out of water but shortages of drinking water are becoming more common in some areas. Globally we have sufficient fresh water to satisfy the need for drinking water, but frequently it is not located where the high-use areas are. Thus, localized water shortages occur. Furthermore, droughts (below-normal rainfall), often lasting several years, worsen water shortages in some areas. In some under-developed nations, population is growing more rapidly than the development of drinking water sources. This is a formula for disaster in the future”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Yes. Even though icebergs are floating in salt water, the ice has no salt. It's compressed snow. If you melted an iceberg you would get drinkable fresh water after you killed any germs. Icebergs have never been used as a major source of drinking water because of the costs and risks associated with moving them”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “The earth's water is constantly in motion as it moves through the water cycle but the amount of total water on the globe remains constant. Water from oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, puddles, etc., evaporates to become clouds. The clouds make rain, snow, or sleet that falls to earth to make rivers and streams, and that seeps into the ground to form groundwater. All of this water flows to the ocean to start the cycle over again. Before returning to the ocean, some of this water is taken for drinking water and then is discharged as wastewater. The cycle is never ending. The water cycle serves as a natural purification process because most impurities are left behind as water evaporates. That's why the ocean contains salt that washed from the landscape”. (Source- Alabama state water program)
    “Treating water to make it suitable to drink is much like wastewater treatment. In areas that depend on surface water it is usually stored in a reservoir for several days, in order to improve clarity and taste by allowing more oxygen from the air to dissolve in it and allowing suspended matter to settle out. The water is then pumped to a purification plant through pipelines, where it is treated, so that is will meet government treatment standards. Usually the water runs through sand filters first and sometimes through activated charcoal, before it is disinfected. The number of purification steps that are taken depend on the quality of the water that enters the purification plant. In areas with very pure sources of groundwater little treatment is needed”. (Source- Alabama state water program)

 
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