Valencia Lakes, Wimauma, Florida

Valencia Lakes is a beautiful, resort style, active retirement community located right off of Hwy 301 in Wimauma, Fl.

Aquarius Water Refining has been treating the water in Wimauma for over 35 years and knows the problems that people face in Southeastern Hillsborough County.

Family owned and operated in Florida since 1975, Aquarius Water Refining is Tampa Bay's water treatment professionals.

Aquarius Water Refining has designed a system specifically for Valencia Lakes that gives these active retirees the best water possible.

Chemical free Iron and Sulfur removal

Important information regarding the use of chlorine injection systems to remove iron and sulfur from your water:

Chlorine introduced into the water supply reacts with other naturally-occurring elements to form toxins called trihalomethanes (THMs), which eventually make their way into our bodies. THMs have been linked to a wide range of human health maladies ranging from asthma and eczema to bladder cancer and heart disease. In addition, several studies have been linked moderate to heavy consumption of chlorinated tap water by pregnant women with higher miscarriage and birth defect rates.

The Iron Breaker III from Aquarius Water Refining will compleatly remove the iron and sulfur from your water without using these harmful chemical!

How does it work?

The iron breaker stores a "bubble" of air, compressed by your well pressure, within the media tank. As your water passes thru the air, the iron and sulfur is converted to a particle which is then trapped by the catalytic filter media in the tank while the air "bubble" is gradually consumed by the passing water. For regeneration, the unit first "backwashes" itself, removing any iron or sulfur particles it has trapped. The system then replenishes the "air bubble" by drawing in atmosphere, temporarily emptying the tank of all water and transferring oxygen molecules into and on the surface of the media bed where all oxidation occurs. The system then returns to the "service" position, again filtering your water.

Nitrates in your drinking water can be dangerous to your baby.

What are Nitrates?
Nitrates are naturally occurring chemicals commonly found in your drinking water at low levels, around three parts per million (3 ppm) or less. Nitrates can not be seen or tasted, so good tasting water does not necessarily mean safe water.
Elevated levels of nitrates in drinking water wells usually come from fertilizer or manure leaching into the ground water. Once the level exceeds ten ppm, there is some evidence that the water may be unsafe for very young babies. Specifically, research has shown a link between elevated nitrate levels and "blue baby" disease. Remember, this concern applies to you only if:You have a baby who is under four months old, and
you are feeding your baby with formula you mix with tap water, and
your private well has tested positive for nitrates above ten ppm.

What is "blue baby" disease?

"Blue baby" disease is caused by high nitrates in your baby's blood. Babies under four months old are at most risk for health effects. High levels of nitrates can get into your baby's blood through formula mixed with contaminated water. These nitrates prevent oxygen from being carried in your baby's blood. Low oxygen in the blood will cause babies to have blue-colored skin, which is why the disease is commonly called "blue baby" disease. This disease is also called "methemoglobinemia." The color change may be hard to see for babies with darker colored skin.
Some symptoms include signs of blueness around the mouth, hands, or feet, or diarrhea and vomiting. Also, you may notice that he or she may not gaining weight. In severe cases babies may have breathing problems.

Older children and adults usually do not have health effects from high nitrate levels in drinking water. Their bodies have systems to protect them. Very young babies have not yet developed this protection system in their bodies.

What can I do?
If you have a private well and suspect nitrates may be in your water, have it tested for nitrates. Your county health unit can do the test. You do not need to be concerned if your test shows under ten parts per million (10 ppm). Public water systems are required to routinely test for nitrates and many other hazardous substances, and are required to notify you if any health concerns are detected.
If your nitrates are more than 10 ppm, and you have been feeding your baby formula mixed with tap water
Use bottled water for mixing formula, or
Breast-feed your baby, or
Use canned premixed formula.

Bottled Water Quality Investigation: 10 Major Brands, 38 Pollutants

Bottled water contains disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, and pain medication

October 2008

Authors: Olga Naidenko, PhD, Senior Scientist; Nneka Leiba, MPH, Researcher; Renee Sharp, MS, Senior Scientist; Jane Houlihan, MSCE, Vice President for Research

The bottled water industry promotes an image of purity, but comprehensive testing by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals a surprising array of chemical contaminants in every bottled water brand analyzed, including toxic byproducts of chlorination in Walmart’s Sam’s Choice and Giant Supermarket's Acadia brands, at levels no different than routinely found in tap water. Several Sam's Choice samples purchased in California exceeded legal limits for bottled water contaminants in that state. Cancer-causing contaminants in bottled water purchased in 5 states (North Carolina, California, Virginia, Delaware and Maryland) and the District of Columbia substantially exceeded the voluntary standards established by the bottled water industry. read more