Water Treatment for San Joaquin Valley – Stockton to Fresno

HEXAVALENT Chromium is a statewide Concern

California Environmental Protection Agency had suggested the standard should be 0.02 parts per billion for Chromium(VI). Our Leaders weighed the health factors against costs of removing the Chromium(VI). The new California standard of 10 parts per billion is 500 times higher than advised by CalEPA! See your Water Quality Report, If reported all, it exceeds 0.02 parts per billion. City Water Filter offers the 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis to remove the Chromium and provide Health Giving properties that also taste better than any water you can buy. Recommended for ALL LOCATIONS below in addition to other recomendations.

If you live  in the San Joaquin or Calaveras County we suggest testing your water for Lead. Please see the map posted by the Washington Post and read the article More than 5,300 U.S. water systems violated lead-testing rules last year. The map shows these counties in the RED. 

City Water Filter provides a custom solution for your city’s Water Quality Issues: The San Joaquin Valley – Stockton to Fresno

Purified Water needs customized to your location

Without Compromise:

Customers rely on our expertise for recommendations to protect the health of their families. Countless hours have  been spent pursuing water quality and to how best provide solutions, at a reasonable cost, for the locations we serve.  In good conscience we do not compromise the custom features of our systems. “I do not change my recommendations at the request of my customers.  My competition will do whatever you wish just to make a buck.”  We follow the old saying, “why do a project if you can’t do it right?” We stand our ground on that principle. We have standards and a reputation for providing healthy water to our customers.  Especially when we are priced the same as our lowest competitors already.

2018 Water Quality Report for Fresno

Fresno, discolored water staining appliances can be solved with the Whole House Water Filtration System. The water taste will also improve. Hard Water concerns: City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and offers the Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue.

In North East Fresno Lead could be a concern. Officials Violated State Law  according to ABC News.

2018 Water Quality Report for Stockton

Stockon, the occasional discolored water (sediment such as iron manganese) will be addressed with the Whole House Water Filtration System with sediment filter. A Chloramine filter (removes 96-98%) will also be added to address this toxic chemical and water treatment additive. A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemicals (nitrates) and any remaining chloramines.

2018 Water Quality Report for Lathrop

Lathrop, toxic contaminates can be removed to a non detect levels with the 6 Stage Reverse Osmosis with Arsenic filter. The Whole House Water Filtration System will remove Fluoride from the water you bathe in. We address Hard Water with a Water Softener or a Water Conditioner.

In 2013 the grand jury found that the San Joaquin water district had violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCL) and the recording of treatment techniques regarding arsenic.

City Water Filter installs three products in Manteca, Merced, Modesto, Turlock, Waterford; Customized Whole House Carbon Filter with Nitrate tank, Water Softener or Conditioner, and 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis with Alkaline Water Filter.

2018 Water Quality Report for Manteca

Manteca, Hard water is not the primary concern (Surprise)! Lead and Copper were at levels requiring action. Downgraded to Notification Levels were Vanadium and Trichloropropane. The first is known for increased risk of developmental effects and the second increased risk of getting cancer. Nitrate levels reported at 45 ppm (barely passing). In 2013 the grand jury found that the San Joaquin water district had violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCL) and the recording of treatment techniques regarding arsenic.

A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemical and metal (Lead & Copper) contaminates is recommended. A The Whole House Filtration System customized with a Fluoride tank is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs these chemicals either. Hard Water Concerns: City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and offers choice of water softener to solve this issue.

2018 Water Quality Report for Tracy

Tracy Water does contain low levels of naturally occurring arsenic within range of the Maximum contaminate level set by EPA.  Please see the Arsenic page to understand why we still recommend a Reverse Osmosis system to remove this contaminate. The City of Tracy employs Chloramines to sanitize the water supply. The Whole House Filtration System is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs chloramines. The Reverse Osmosis will  further any filter remaining chloramines to non detect levels from your drinking water. Hard Water is not a typical concern in Tracy, because 97% of the supply is from surface water sources. However, we do have several options to address hard water.

2018 Water Quality Report for Merced

Merced Fluoridates the water supply and Nitrates were found to be at 45 ppm (barely passing). City Water filter recommends removal of this toxic endocrine disruptor. Fluoride supplements have never been approved by the FDA. The CDC and ADA now advise to avoid drinking fluoride! A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemical contaminates is recommended. A The Whole House Filtration System customized with a Fluoride tank is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs this chemical either.

The water is somewhat hard in Merced and this might a concern for a few people. Those with Hard Water Concererns: City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and offers the Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue.

2018 Water Quality Report for Modesto

Modesto: Did you know, Hard water is not the primary concern? Surprise, Lead and Copper were at levels requiring action. Nitrate levels reported at 45ppm (barely passing), Uranium water is blended from multiple sources to keep levels safe.

A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemicals (nitrates) and metal (Lead & Copper) contaminates is recommended. Whole House Filtration System is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs these chemicals either. Hard Water Concerns: City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and offers the Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue.

2018 Water Quality Report for Ceres

City Water Filter recommends installing a Reverse Osmosis system (remove Arsenic, TCP, & Uranium). Reverse osmosis has been identified by EPA as a “best available technology” for uranium, radium, gross alpha, and beta particles and photon emitters.

Ceres exceeded the Maximum contaminate levels for Arsenic.  See our Arsenic page to fully understand the implications this, . The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) established a non-enforceable Notification Level of 5 (ng/L) parts per trillion for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP). Ceres has reported levels at 1.33 microgram/liter for TCP. This is equal to 1,330,000 part per trillion of TCP. This is important because Uranium and TCP are radioactive contaminants and radioactive atoms may be absorbed through the skin’s surface.

According to the EPA “Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.” Fetuses in the womb are very sensitive to radiation and so are bone marrow cells, since they are the fastest growing cells in the body.

Whole House Water Filtration System utilizing activated carbon, is recommended for bathing water but also improves the quality of your occasional drinking water.

We also, have two solutions for any Hard Water issues. City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and or a choice Water Softeners to solve this issue

2018 Water Quality Report for Turlock

City Water Filter recommends installing Reverse Osmosis systems (remove Arsenic and Fluoride) and Whole House Water Filtration System that is customized to remove sediment, and fluoride is recommended to treat drinking and bathing water. We also, have two solutions for any hard water issues. City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler  and offers the Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue.

2014 Water Quality Report for Waterford

Coliform Bacteria was in violation of disinfectant level goal. A common cause gastrointestinal ailments, such as diarrhea and vomiting, and urinary tract infections.

Choramines have been used in the treatment of your water. Chloramine are more toxic, less effective, and harder to remove than Chlorine. City Water Filter recommends the Whole House Water Filter to remove the chemicals (Chloramine, Fluoride)  from your drinking and bath water. To Learn moreChloramine Facts.

Nitrates were also at at 45 ppm. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 45 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age,  pregnant women, and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies . Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the  blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serous illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. 

A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemical (Chloramine and Nitrates) and Microbial (Coliform Bacteria) contaminates is recommended. A The Whole House Filtration System is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs this chemical either. The

You have moderately hard water. City Water Filter now has a choice of recommendations. We now offer the Eco-Friendly Salt Free Water Descaler and offers the Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue.

2014 Water Quality Report for Ceres

The arsenic was found above Ceres public health goal, but not in violation. A Reverse Osmosis system to remove the chemicals (Chloramine, Nitrates, Arsenic) contaminates is recommended. A The Whole House Filtration System is needed to treat both drinking and bathing water. You don’t want to absorb into your skin or breath into your lungs Chloramine.

Choramines have been used in the treatment of your water. Chloramine are more toxic, less effective, and harder to remove than Chlorine. City Water Filter recommends the Whole House Water Filter to remove the chemicals (Chloramine, Fluoride)  from your drinking and bath water. To Learn moreChloramine Facts.

Nitrates were also at at 45 ppm. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 45 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age,  pregnant women, and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies . Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the  blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serous illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. 

Hard Water might be a concern because of the damage created by mineral deposits clogging your pipes and appliances.

* City Water Filter offers Hankscraft water softener to solve this issue. When installing this whole house water softener a reverse osmosis system needs to be installed to your kitchen sink to efficiently remove the sodium. Sometimes on older homes, plumbing needs to be bypassed in order to not irrigate with softened water.
* Also, City Water Filter now offers an Eco Friendly scale prevention for the whole house without the the use of saltchemicals, or electricity. This Water Descaler prevents hard water scale from pipes, water heaters, tubs, showers and sinks. Protects and increases life expectancy of appliances. Use less soap and detergent while delivering greater cleaning effectiveness. You get conditioned water without the slippery feel.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The EPA sets legal limits on the levels of certain contaminants in drinking water. The legal limits reflect both the level that protects human health and the level that water systems can achieve using the best available technology. Most states and territories directly oversee the water systems. See current drinking water standards set by EPA.
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 45 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 45 ppm may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies
All Water Quality Reports reads this disclaimer:   “A Note for Sensitive Populations Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about their drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1.800.426.4791)”
 San Joaquin Valley – Stockton to Fresno