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Alkaline Water Systems for Long Island Homes

pHountain Water Filtration sells two kinds of alkaline water system for the kitchen, alkaline reverse osmosis and a water ionizer, in Nassau and Suffolk, professionally installed where installation applies. Here is what pH means for drinking water, with every fact linked to its source.

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The Alkaline Systems We Offer

pHountain Water Filtration sells both systems by phone in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, professionally installed where installation applies, in homes on public water or a private well. Call for their specifications, price and installation details.

Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System with its storage tank, filter housings and faucet

Under-sink reverse osmosis with an alkaline remineralization stage

Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System

Under-sink reverse osmosis followed by an alkaline remineralization stage.

  • Sold by phone on Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk)
  • Professionally installed where installation applies
  • For homes on public water or a private well
  • Financing is available for eligible customers

Replacement parts in our online store: Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis Replacement Set, Lifeguard Reverse Osmosis Membrane.

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Aerus Elevate pH Max water ionizer with its flexible spout

Water ionizer

Aerus Elevate pH Max System

A water ionizer for the kitchen, as a countertop or under-sink unit.

  • Sold by phone on Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk)
  • Professionally installed where installation applies
  • For homes on public water or a private well
  • Financing is available for eligible customers

Replacement parts in our online store: Aerus Elevate pH Max Replacement Set.

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What does pH measure?

The U.S. Geological Survey explains: “pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base.”⁠[1]

For drinking water, EPA’s secondary standard for pH is 6.5 to 8.5. EPA lists the noticeable effects as “bitter metallic taste; corrosion” for low pH and “slippery feel; soda taste; deposits” for high pH.⁠[2]

Secondary standards cover aesthetic qualities. EPA says “They are established as guidelines to assist public water systems in managing their drinking water for aesthetic considerations, such as taste, color, and odor,” and that these contaminants are “not considered to present a risk to human health at the SMCL,” the secondary maximum contaminant level.⁠[2]

Why add minerals after reverse osmosis?

Reverse osmosis can lower minerals: among the substances it may reduce, the CDC lists calcium, magnesium and potassium.⁠[3] The Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System adds an alkaline remineralization stage after its reverse osmosis stage; call us for that stage’s specifications. How reverse osmosis works is explained on our reverse osmosis page.

Alkaline reverse osmosis or a water ionizer?

They are different kinds of system. The Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System combines reverse osmosis with an alkaline remineralization stage under the kitchen sink. The Aerus Elevate pH Max System is a water ionizer that sits on the countertop or under the sink. Call us to compare them for your kitchen.

Is alkaline water better for you?

pHountain Water Filtration makes no health claims about alkaline water. EPA’s pH guideline is a secondary standard, established for aesthetic considerations such as taste, color and odor.⁠[2] If you have a health question about what you drink, ask your doctor.

What upkeep do these systems need?

EPA says a reverse osmosis system “Requires changing filter cartridges and the RO membrane,” and that “Filters are only effective if they are maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions for how long their filters or membranes will last before they need to be replaced.”⁠[4] Replacement sets for both systems are sold in our online store; ask us for their replacement schedules.

Compare pHountain Water Filtration’s Systems

Both alkaline systems serve the kitchen. pHountain Water Filtration’s main service, whole-home filtration, treats the water at the main line.

pHountain sells these systems on Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties), professionally installed where installation applies. Prices on request.
SystemWhat it isWhere it goesMore
pHountain Filtration System (whole-home)Whole-home (point-of-entry) systemAt the main water lineDetails
3-Stage Water SystemUnder-sink filter with three filter stagesUnder the kitchen sinkDetails
Lifeguard Reverse Osmosis SystemUnder-sink reverse osmosis systemUnder the kitchen sinkDetails
Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis SystemUnder-sink reverse osmosis with an alkaline remineralization stageUnder the kitchen sinkOn this page
Aerus Elevate pH Max SystemWater ionizerOn the countertop or under the sinkOn this page
Mineralizer SystemMineral stage for filtered drinking waterAdded to a compatible filtration systemDetails

Free In-Home Water Test

Not sure what your water needs?

pHountain Water Filtration offers a free, no-obligation in-home water test. A local specialist tests your water at your home and explains the results, and our specialists are trained for both well water and municipal supply.

The CDC notes: “If your tap water does not contain harmful chemicals or germs, you may not need a home water treatment system.”⁠[3]

On public water, the Safe Drinking Water Act has EPA set “national health-based standards for drinking water,” and “US EPA, states, and water systems then work together to make sure that these standards are met.”⁠[5] Your supplier’s annual water quality report shows what was found: “Reports must be sent by your water supplier each year by July 1.”⁠[6] Private wells are different: “SDWA does not regulate private wells which serve fewer than 25 individuals.”⁠[5] Our private well guide explains testing.

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FAQ

Alkaline Water Systems: Common Questions

What is an alkaline water system?

pHountain Water Filtration sells two: the Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System, which is under-sink reverse osmosis followed by an alkaline remineralization stage, and the Aerus Elevate pH Max System, a water ionizer for the countertop or under the sink.

What pH should drinking water have?

EPA's secondary standard for pH in drinking water is 6.5 to 8.5. EPA lists a bitter metallic taste and corrosion as noticeable effects of low pH, and a slippery feel, a soda taste and deposits as effects of high pH. Secondary standards are guidelines for aesthetic considerations such as taste, color and odor, and EPA does not enforce them.

Is alkaline water better for you?

pHountain Water Filtration makes no health claims about alkaline water. EPA's pH guideline is a secondary standard, established for aesthetic considerations such as taste, color and odor. If you have a health question about what you drink, ask your doctor.

Why does the Lifeguard Alkaline system add a mineral stage?

Reverse osmosis can lower minerals: the CDC lists calcium, magnesium and potassium among the substances it may reduce. The Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System adds an alkaline remineralization stage after its reverse osmosis stage. Call us for that stage's specifications.

What is the difference between alkaline reverse osmosis and a water ionizer?

They are different kinds of system. The Lifeguard Alkaline Reverse Osmosis System combines reverse osmosis with an alkaline remineralization stage under the sink; the Aerus Elevate pH Max System is a water ionizer that sits on the countertop or under the sink. Call us to compare them for your kitchen.

How do I buy an alkaline water system?

Call pHountain Water Filtration at 1-631-991-3995, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for price and installation details. We sell both systems in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, professionally installed where installation applies, in homes on public water or a private well. Financing is available for eligible customers. Replacement sets for both are sold in our online store.

Sources

  1. U.S. Geological Survey, pH and Water
  2. U.S. EPA, Secondary Drinking Water Standards: Guidance for Nuisance Chemicals
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, About Home Water Treatment Systems
  4. U.S. EPA, Identifying Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce PFAS
  5. U.S. EPA, Overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act
  6. U.S. EPA, CCR Information for Consumers

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This page was prepared by pHountain Water Filtration in Islip, NY. Its general water facts are quoted from the public sources listed above; the system descriptions and sales details are pHountain Water Filtration’s own.

Whole-Home FiltrationOur main service, professionally installed at the main water line.Under-Sink Water FiltersFiltered water at the kitchen sink.Reverse Osmosis SystemsHow reverse osmosis works and what to check.Mineralizer SystemsA mineral stage for filtered drinking water.Water Safety & QualityWater quality reports, discolored water and hard water.Free In-Home Water TestA pHountain specialist tests your water at home.

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