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Gravity Water System
How do I prepare my Gravity Water System before use?
Gravity Water System Product Manual
How often should I clean my Gravity Water System?
How do I choose a water cooler for my Gravity Water System Dispenser model?
What are the deposits in my Gravity Water System?
How do I know when its time to replace my filter?
How long do the Gravity Water System filters last?
What is the difference between the Gravity Water System Countertop and Dispenser Model?
How do I adjust the Float Valve on my Gravity Water System Dispenser model?
How do I deal with algae in my Gravity Water System?
By how much does the Gravity Water System increase the pH of water?
How to Use Your Gravity Water System Dispenser Model
MINA Alkaline Pitcher
Preparing your MINA Alkaline Pitcher before use.
What are the black particles in my pitcher and how do I get rid of them?
How do I recycle the MINA filter?
Upgrading the Lid of the MINA Pitcher
How long does the MINA filter last?
Why is my MINA Pitcher Filtering Slowly OR Not Filtering?
My MINA filter falls out of the pitcher when pouring water.
MINA Alkaline Pitcher Product Manual
How do I know when its time to replace my filter?
Why can't I pour water out of my pitcher right away after I fill it?
How do I install my MINA Pitcher Timer Clock Overlay?
By how much does the MINA Alkaline Pitcher increase the pH of water?
How to remove the MINA Alkaline Pitcher timer clock.
Bath Filter
How do I know when it's time to replace my Bath Filter?
How do I prepare my Bath Filter before use?
How long does the Bath Filter last?
How often should I clean my Bath Filter?
Bath Filter Product Manual
How to use your Bath Filter
Classic Alkaline Pitcher
How do I prepare my Classic Alkaline Pitcher before use?
How long does the Classic Alkaline Pitcher Filter last?
By how much does the Classic Alkaline Pitcher increase the pH of the water?
Classic Alkaline Pitcher Product Manual
How often should I clean my Classic Alkaline Pitcher?
How do I know when it's time to replace my filter?
How to Use Your Classic Alkaline Pitcher
Water Bottle Filter
Why does my Power/Recovery Stick turn the water cloudy?
How often should I clean my Power/Recovery Stick?
Recovery/Power Stick Product Manual
How to use the Water Bottle Filter
How do I prepare my Water Bottle Filter before use?
How do I know when it's time to replace my Water Bottle Filter?
Can I use my Water Bottle Filter in a larger container, such as a water jug or other pitcher?
Can I leave my Water Bottle Filter in my water bottle?
What is the difference between the Power Stick and Recovery Stick?
By how much does the Water Bottle Filter increase the pH of water?
How long does the Water Bottle Filter last?
Water Bottle
Shower Filter
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Why can't I use my Shower Filter with a "low-flow" or "stop-flow" shower head?
Can I install the Santevia Shower Filter backwards?
My Shower Filter has a reduced flow rate after a few months of use, what is going on?
How do I know when it is time to replace my filter?
How do I prepare my Shower Filter before use?
Shower Filter Product Manual
How to use your Shower Filter
I'm going on vacation, what can I do with my system while I'm gone?
I have a coconut allergy; can I use your systems?
Are the products online the same as the products I would find in a store?
Alkaline Water
How can I test the pH of my water?
Why is my Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) reading so high?
The tap water where I live is considered "good quality". Why do I need a Santevia alkaline water filter?
How does it taste compared to tap water?
What is alkaline water?
Is there research to support drinking alkaline water?
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Classic Alkaline Pitcher Test Results
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Gravity Water System Test Results
MINA Alkaline Pitcher Test Results
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- The tap water where I live is considered "good quality". Why do I need a Santevia alkaline water filter?
The tap water where I live is considered "good quality". Why do I need a Santevia alkaline water filter?
Updated
by Graeme
Municipalities deliver water to our homes and businesses that is filtered and then treated with a primary disinfection to kill any bacteria and viruses. This is followed by a secondary disinfection using trace levels of chlorine to prevent the growth of bacteria as it travels to our taps and showers.
Although our tap water is considered safe, after the water leaves the city's treatment plant it can still come into contact to contaminants along the way. The public water supplies in most cities in North America still contain trace amounts of contaminants such as disinfection by-products, pharmaceutical drugs and heavy metals (including lead, iron, and copper from aging pipes).
Only by using an additional home water filter will you be able to remove these harmful elements from your water. Santevia's water filtration products have been tested in our Vancouver-based QA lab as well as in an independent third-party laboratory to reduce chlorine, bad tastes and odours, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical elements, and agricultural contaminants.
Additionally, your Santevia alkaline water filter will work not just to purify your tap water but also to improve its quality through raising the pH and re-mineralizing your water with trace minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Not only does this improve the taste of your water, but it also ensures you are getting the mineralized and alkaline water your body needs to thrive.