For your local Lake of the Ozarks water treatment needs, you can rely on Lindyspring Systems Lake of the Ozarks to help you tackle any water crisis you may face in your home or business. But what about water sources nationally? It's no secret that our nation has been facing the constant issue of contaminated water for as long as any of us can remember. The problem isn't unfixable though, and it's certainly not being swept under the rug.

During the week of April 26-May 2, many national and global organizations will gather virtually for Water Week 2020. The effort to elevate water and water infrastructure as a national priority has reached a critical stage. While the preservation of tax-exempt municipal bonds in the recent tax reform package is a great victory and positive sign for water, the elimination of advance refunding is a red flag that water sector advocates must redouble their efforts to educate policymakers about the importance of water infrastructure funding. Water Week 2020 will communicate the value of water to environmental protection, to economic development and to job creation – and inspire action.

Currently there are over 663 million people living without safe accessible water supplies who are coping with health impacts of using contaminated water. 1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with feces, putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio. Unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene causes around 842,000 deaths each year.

Due to population growth and economic development, the amount of wastewater generated and its overall pollution load are increasing globally. However, wastewater management is being seriously neglected, and is grossly undervalued as a potentially affordable and sustainable source of water. However, there are many treatment processes and systems that will allow the use of wastewater to meet the growing water demand.

Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused. Instead of wasting wastewater, we need to reduce and reuse it. In our homes, we can reuse greywater on our gardens and plots. In our cities, we can treat and reuse wastewater for green spaces. In industry and agriculture, we can treat and recycle discharge for things like cooling systems and irrigation. By exploiting this valuable resource, we will make the water cycle work better for every living thing. The costs of wastewater management are greatly outweighed by the benefits to human health, economic development and environmental sustainability.

If you'd like to find out more information on how you can help elevate water as a national priority, learn more and register to hear the latest water policy developments from EPA senior staff, messages from Members of Congress about the value of water sector advocacy, and updates from key Water Week partners here: Water Week 2020 Webinar Registration

We know at Lindyspring Systems we are doing our part in the community to better the water supply one Lindyspring water treatment system at a time, and we'd love to help you do your part. If you haven't looked into options for commercial or residential water conditioning solutions at Lake of the Ozarks, there's no better time than today to tackle your water needs. For more information about our products contact us today.

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Hard water can cause some pretty expensive problems in the home if left untreated. Installing a Lindyspring water treatment system in your home can help reduce water contaminants, scale buildup, and electricity use in your home. Our water softeners are designed to make cleaning easier, deliver better tasting water, and extend the life of your appliances. Understanding the effects of poor water quality can help you appreciate the benefits of good water quality. So, this week, we'll share with you some benefits of good water quality at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Water and Health Are Linked
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC), the top causes of disease outbreaks related to drinking water are Giardia intestinalis, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Shigella. As bad as that sounds, it’s far from a complete list. There are also health risks related to water contamination from organic and inorganic matter, other bacteria and viruses, and other pollutants. Some studies link high levels of lead in drinking water to delays in physical and mental development, short attention spans, and learning difficulties in children. There’s also evidence that arsenic in drinking water can lead to nerve, heart, skin, and blood vessel damage. And Cryptosporidium is responsible for potentially life threatening diarrhea.

Still, water is essential. The human body is about 70 percent water, and although a human being can survive a month or more without food, a week without water can be fatal. Yes, bad water is bad for you, but safe water is key to life! Water has so many health benefits that the CDC recommends drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. It is not hard to meet this, if you recognize that hydration can be achieved in various formats such as the water cooler at work, public drinking fountains, or the tap at home.

Good for Appliances
Good water is good for your home and appliances, too. A 2009 study commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) and conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that adding a water softener helps water heaters and major appliances operate as efficiently as possible, while preventing clogs in shower heads, faucets, and drains. For example, researchers ran dishwashers and washing machines for 30 days and 240 wash cycles. They ran softened water through half of the units, while using a hard water source for the others. At the end of the month, the washers using softened water were nearly free of scale buildup, but the washers using hard water
required scale removal to work well.

When running hard water through faucets, the strainers on the faucets can clog within just 19 days. Softened water can save you money by keeping appliances at top efficiency, and making them last longer. The amount of dish and laundry detergent you use can be cut by half, or even more, if you use softened water. Studies show that using softened water can reduce detergent use by 50 percent in washing machines and save energy by making it possible to wash in 60ºF cold water instead of 100ºF hot water, while achieving the same or even better stain removal along with whiter clothes.

As for water heaters, the researchers found that when softened water is used, units can maintain their original factory efficiency rating for as long as 15 years. Running hard water through the units cut efficiency by up to 48 percent. Scale buildup shortens the lifespan of the heating elements inside electric water heaters, and some tankless water heaters using hard water can fail after just 2 years! Research has shown that showerheads perform well on soft water, but those running with hard water can lose 75 percent of their flow rate in less than 18 months.

What Are You Waiting For?
As you can see, there are many great benefits to having good quality water available to you and your family. Not only can it save you money by allowing your appliances to run more efficiently, but you can also save money on detergents, soaps, etc. Knowing the benefits of having a water softener at the Lake of the Ozarks you can feel more confident in your choice to purchase a Lindyspring System to treat your water in your home or your business. If you have any questions pertaining to water treatment at the Lake of the Ozarks or are interested in scheduling a time for us to come out to your home to determine which system would best fit your needs, contact Lindyspring Systems today!

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If you're a business owner that provides a water cooler for your employees' enjoyment, now is the time to upgrade to a simpler, more cost effective way to provide great cold drinking water. Imagine having all the benefits of a commercial water cooler, while not having to deal with all the headache and hassle of bottled water. Well, you're in luck! Lindyspring Lake of the Ozarks is now offering bottleless water coolers!


Convenient and Cost Effective
Our bottleless water coolers can be conveniently connected to any existing water line to produce a continuous supply of delicious hot or cold purified drinking water. The economic and environmental advantages of switching to bottleless water coolers and dispensers are great.

Healthier & More Sanitary
Bottleless water coolers employ a sealed, airtight bottleless system that greatly reduces the risk of water contamination by completely eliminating the need for human contact with the water source. Water jugs and bottled water cooler reservoirs are highly susceptible to airborne contaminants and contamination from bottleneck handling during bottle changes.

Low Maintenance & Time-Saving
Bottleless water coolers are a low maintenance set-it and forget-it system. Once the system is installed, just simply replace the pre-filters every 6 months to enjoy fresh delicious water. No more water jugs means no more worries about heavy bottle changes, troublesome bottle storage, accidental water spills, and waterless dry days. It also means there is no water cooler reservoir to regularly sanitize and maintain which will free your staff to focus more time on their own work.


Make the Switch to a Bottleless Water Cooler Today!
Eliminate the hassle of replacing those heavy bottles of water, and upgrade to a system that connects directly to your waterline! Let Lindyspring Lake of the Ozarks help save thousands of gallons of water compared to Bottled Water Coolers! The bottleless water cooler also helps you save in maintenance cost by not having delivery of bottles, weekly or monthly. For more information about our Bottleless Water Coolers, please call us at (573) 348-5044.

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