Aqua Belle Mfg., Co.

07/23/2020

July 23, 2020

Dear Aqua Belle Customer –

We continue to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition to implementing measures to help ensure the health and well-being
of our employees at our various offices and warehouses. Our teams are working
diligently to help ensure our customers are getting the best possible service
during this time.

We appreciate your patience when an order is shipped a day or two later
than indicated.

We have taken measures in accordance with Federal and local government
guidelines and recommendations. These measures include communicating
guidance to employees on social distancing, and health protocols to help ensure
employees are protected and are reporting possible exposure and or possible
symptoms. We have instituted new production schedules to make sure minimal
number of employees share the same working space. Finished products are
placed in a secluded area, and are picked for shipping by employees working on
a different schedule, so there is NO interaction between the two groups.

We will continue to navigate through these circumstances with emphasis on our
employees health, together with our commitment to a Superior Customer Care.


Sincerely,

Ben Avraham
VP Operations

07/14/2020

When water gets boring, try these detox waters - They taste wonderful and have added benefits
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18 Detox Waters You Should Try This Summer

Sean Gonzalez
Detox waters are the trendy new way to get your health back on track and flush the body of any harmful toxins (perfect for the hangover you might currently have!). Here are 20 different ways to consume your water and get your body ready for the warm summer months ahead.
1. Ginger Water
I actually wrote about ginger’s powerful ability to fight cancer, so it is no surprise that ginger helps with aiding the body in clearing the stomach of filth.
Ingredients:
• water
• ginger
Make sure to carefully slice small pieces of ginger or powder it up — it’s quite strong.
2. Cucumber Water
A solid anti-inflammatory that also helps in rehydrating the body, cucumber water is great in the morning.
Ingredients:
• water
• cucumber slices
3. Orange Water
Get your C vitamins and fight off that scurvy with orange-infused wated.
Ingredients:
• water
• squeezed oranges
4. Apple Water
Apples are essential for having and maintaining a healthy heart, as well as keeping the liver healthy.
Ingredients:
• water (16 ounces)
• apple slices
5. Mint Water
Mint is helpful with digestion and adds a sweet taste to the water.
Ingredients:
• water (8-12 ounces)
• 3-4 mint leaves
6. Cranberry Water
This detox water helps hydrate the body while ridding it of toxins.
Ingredients:
• water (8-12 ounces)
• eight or so crushed cranberries
Mix and let sit for 30 minutes before drinking.
7. Lemon Ginger Water
Combining two powerful intestinal cleaners helps keep your insides healthy, as both lemon and ginger help with digestion.
Ingredients:
• water (12-16 ounces)
• squeezed lemons
• half of a ginger root k**b
8. Blueberry Water
Blueberries are full of B vitamins that help with physical and mental efficiency.
Ingredients:
• water (a pitcher)
• a handful of blueberries
Let sit and then strain after 30 minutes.
9. Strawberry Flavored Water
Strawberries are full of antioxidants, and the added basil and lemon help to purify the digestive tract.
Ingredients:
• water (16 ounces)
• 3-4 strawberries
• half of a slice of lemon
• basil crushed up
10. Watermelon Water
Watermelon aids the cardiovascular system while also utilizing antioxidants for anti-inflammatory measures.
Ingredients:
• water (12-16 ounces)
• 2-4 seedless watermelon cubes
11. Blackberry Orange Water
Both blackberries and oranges are full of antioxidants and fiber, really helping the body clear out the bad stuff.
Ingredients:
• water (a pitcher)
• Mandarin oranges cut into slices
• handful of blueberries
12. Apple Cider Soda Water
Soda waters like this can be a great transition into quitting carbonated beverages, and apple cider vinegar can help blood sugar levels to re-stabilize. This soda water helps with the digestive tract and weight loss.
Ingredients:
• water (a pitcher)
• four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• squeezed lemons
• one tablespoon of cinnamon
• 2-4 tablespoons of honey
13. Green Tea Mint Lime Water (Fat Flusher)
Green tea is great for weight loss, as it stimulates the natural burn of calories. The added limes are great for relieving aches and pains.
Ingredients:
• water (12-16 ounces)
• green tea, lime slices
• 2-3 mint leaves
14. Blueberry and Raspberry Water
Two extremely potent antioxidant fruits, blueberry and raspberry rid the body of toxins and keep you looking slim.
Ingredients:
• water (8-12 ounces)
• handful each of blueberries and raspberries
15. Watermelon and Mint Water
Watermelon assists the kidneys and the liver in their roles, dispelling toxins that might lurk within your body.
Ingredients:
• water (a pitcher)
• 8-12 mint leaves
• a quarter watermelon cut and squared
• one lemon or lime sliced
16. Cucumber Basil Water
Cucumber helps hydrate the body, while basil tricks the body into thinking it is more full than it actually is.
Ingredients:
• water (32 ounces)
• one cucumber cut into slices
• one each of lemon and lime sliced
• 1/2 a cup of basil
17. Aloe Water
Aloe acts as a cleaner of the body and is great for the skin.
Ingredients:
• water (12 – 16 ounces)
• aloe gel dissolved from a leaf
• squeezed lemon
18. Pineapple Sugarcane Water
Sugarcane – what? This one may surprise you, but it is indeed natural.
Pineapple helps to hydrate the body and rids the body of toxins.
Ingredients:
• water (a pitcher)
• two canes of sugar
• 4-5 chunks of pineapple

We at Aqua Belle thought you might find this post helpful
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03/18/2020

COVID-19 outbreak

March 17, 2020

Dear Aqua Belle Customer –

We have been closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition to implementing measures to help ensure the health and well-being of our employees at our various offices and warehouses. Our teams are working diligently to help ensure our customers are getting the best possible service during this time.

We have taken measures in accordance with Federal and local government guidelines and recommendations. These measures include communicating guidance to employees on social distancing, and health protocols to help ensure employees are protected and are reporting possible exposure and or symptoms.

We will continue to navigate through these circumstances with an emphasis on our employees’ health, together with our commitment to Superior Customer Care.


Sincerely,

Ben Avraham
VP of Operations

PO Box 496 • Highland Park • Illinois • 60035 • USA
847-432-8979 • 800-243-2793
www.aquabelle.com
Since 1988

06/27/2019

Arsenic in Bottled Water

US NEWS
Environmental Group Claims To Find ‘High Levels’ of Arsenic in 2 Brands of Bottled Water
BY SIMON VEAZEY
June 21, 2019

Two brands of bottled water, sold at Target and Wholefoods, contain “high levels” of the toxic metal arsenic, according to an environmental campaign group.
Non-profit group the Center for Environmental Health said it has sent legal notices to Whole Foods and Keurig Dr Pepper, claiming that two products—Starkey Water and Penafiel—contain levels of arsenic which require a health warning under California’s consumer protection laws.
That particular law in California has been much-criticized for taking consumer warnings too far, with a judge ruling last year that coffee shops must display a cancer warning, until the decision was reversed earlier this month.
The CEH does not specify what level of arsenic would breach that California law, known as Proposition 65. However, it appears that the state law (pdf) specifies safe levels of arsenic ingestion for consumers at 10 micrograms per day. (The federal limit for arsenic in water is expressed differently, as 10 parts per billion—the equivalent of 10 micrograms per liter).
CEH did not provide details of what it said was independent testing, or of the levels of arsenic found in the two brands. However, it said in a statement that it confirmed the findings of previous testing carried out by Consumer Reports in April.
That report said two brands reached levels above the federal limit.
At the time of this report, neither company had provided a response to the media. However, the International Bottled Water Association said in a statement that the previous Consumer Report article contained “several false and misleading statements, makes claims that are not based on sound science, and unnecessarily scares consumers about the safety of bottled water.”
After that report was published in April, Penafiel ceased operations for two weeks, with plans to improve their water quality. It was found to have exceeded the federal limit with the water bottled in Mexico.
Plastic Concerns
Michael Green, Chief Executive Officer of CEH. said, “Consumers are being needlessly exposed to arsenic without their knowledge or consent.”
“Customers typically purchase bottled water at exorbitantly high costs with the assumption that it is safer and healthier to drink than tap water, unaware that they are ingesting an extremely toxic metal linked to birth defects and cancer.”
The IBWA said its response to the April report: “Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance that is widely found in soil, water, and almost all plant and animal life, including the human body. Arsenic can be present at varying levels in many foods and beverages, and these products, like bottled water, are safe to consume and enjoy if they meet all FDA regulations.”
“Of the 130 bottled water brands tested by Consumer Reports, only two exceeded the FDA standard for arsenic.”
Long-term exposure to arsenic can lead to reproductive harm, circulatory, nervous system and disorders, and cancer, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Bottled water surpassed soft drinks in 2016 to became the most popular bottled drink. However, the amount of bottled water is tiny compared to tap water volumes.
“Nearly all of the bottled water sold in the U.S. is sourced domestically”, according In fact, imported bottled water accounts for only 1 percent of the U.S. market. The vast majority of bottled water companies in the U.S. are small, community-based companies using local water sources and distributing their products within an average radius of 300 miles from their bottling facilities.”
Concern has grown in recent years about the possible damaging effects of the plastic from the bottles.
According to an analysis published earlier this month, people consume around 5 grams of plastic a week—about equivalent to a credit card. Bottled water, along with tap water was the biggest source.
A study last year found that 93 percent of tested bottled water was contaminated with microplastic particles.

01/14/2019

Your body functions best when it’s properly hydrated, and staying well hydrated makes all the difference when it comes to your health. Having a solid plan for drinking enough is essential!

Here are 5 tips for helping you get the amount of water that you need everyday.

1. Keep a water bottle handy – Use a refillable water bottle that you can refill before you leave the house with water that you know is healthy. The size, type and color is up to you, but a water bottle that works well for your lifestyle is the best tool you can have to make sure you are getting all of the water you need every single day.

2. Make a plan – It’s good to know how much water is your daily goal and how many times you need to refill your water bottle throughout the day. The right amount depends on your height, weight and activity level so everyone has to figure out his or her own daily amount.

3. Infuse some fruit into your water – Try an infusion pitcher filled with fruit that you can fill with water and keep it in the fridge as another healthy option. It’s a delicious way to increase water consumption.

4. Keep some water where you need it – Keep a carafe of water at your bedside so you always have your filtered water within reach. When you get thirsty in the middle of the night, make sure you have some water near by so you can give your body what it needs.

5. Keep track of your intake – Keep a water tracking chart or add ‘drink water’ to your calendar as a reminder to keep drinking! Maybe write yourself some reminders on sticky notes and keep them in places where you will be reminded to drink water.

Water is water, right? Wrong. Tap water can contain contaminants that make your water more dangerous than healthy. It’s not only important to focus on drinking enough water, it’s also necessary to consider what is in, or not in, the water that you are drinking. The secret ingredient that helps with all of these tips is an easy-to-install Countertop Water Filter to help you get fresh-tasting, healthier water straight from the tap.

The Countertop Filter for Heavy Metals reduces the lead, chlorine, traced pharmaceuticals, and sediment found in our drinking water that comes from the tap in our homes. It can also remove any foul taste and odor, Giardia Cryptosporidium Cysts as well as toxic chemicals, pesticides and nitrates commonly found in residential water supplies. This easy to install filter is good for 2,500 gallons (or 2 years of use@ $.05 per gallon!) and can go with you when you move. It comes assembled and ready to be installed in minutes.

It’s important to be aware of the chemicals and toxins that we can consume when we don’t pay attention to the tap water coming into our homes. By getting enough water and making sure it’s the healthy water that is best for our bodies, we can take a positive step toward better health for your family.

AquaBelle offers the most effective and inexpensive solutions to residential and commercial water filtration problems. As a leading manufacturer in the residential and commercial water purification markets, AquaBelle has developed specialty water filtration systems to remove heavy metals, fluoride, and bacteria. AquaBelle is dedicated to providing inexpensive quality water filtration systems to residential customers.

12/14/2018

When you step into the shower, you probably want to clean any dirt and bacteria off of your body. But, what if you were actually just spraying yourself with chemicals like lead and chlorine that can cause several health issues. In order to get the results you want from taking a shower, you need to install an effective water filter to your shower head.

It’s actually more harmful for you to inhale chlorine during a shower than consume it in your drinking water. In a hot shower, your pores open and absorb the chemicals pouring down on you and put you at risk of several health issues. A 1992 report by the American Journal of Public Health links a 15% to 35% increase in certain types of cancer among people who consume and absorb chlorinated water. This report also points out that much of these health risks were due to showering in chlorinated water.

A recent EPA report notes, “Virtually every home in America has a detectable level of chloroform gas in the air due to chlorine and showering.” So, the simple act of showering puts you at risk for absorbing chlorine in two ways, through your skin and by inhalation.

There are cosmetic reasons for adding a filter as well. Chlorine in your water can cause hard water build up and cause hair to become dry, brittle and frizzy and skin to become dry and irritated. Whether your water supply puts you at risk for things like dry skin or far worse health issues like cancer, installing a shower filter is an effective way to alleviate the need to worry about all of it. With a 30,000 gallon capacity, using an AquaBelle shower filter is a ‘fix it and forget it upgrade’ to your home that you only have to worry about every two years.

The AquaBelle Shower Filter is able to reduce pesticides, heavy metals, sediment, rust and sulfur from the water that reaches you in the shower. It also eliminates odor and suppresses bacteria as well as 99% of the chlorine in your water supply.

The AquaBelle’s Shower Filter is the most effective and inexpensive on the market. Installing one can improve the appearance and overall health of your entire family.

The shower head fits a standard 1/2” pipe thread and can be used with your existing shower head. It sits in-between the wall and shower head filtering the water as you shower to deliver you healthier, safer water.

12/03/2018

The Chicago Tribune recently reported that City testing of Chicago homes with water meters found nearly 1 in 5 sampled had brain-damaging lead in their tap water. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s water commissioner acknowledged that the city continued installing new meters after learning about the alarming results.

1 in 5 had brain-damaging lead in their tap water.

The Water Quality Association reports that a typical American uses 80-100 gallons of water every day. That number includes not just drinking water, but also the water used for washing, watering lawns, and waste disposal. With so much of one resource coming into our homes, it is important to know the quality of that water.

Some issues related to water quality in your home are easily detected, but some are not. Is the drinking water in your home discolored or have a funny smell? If you are sensing that you have an issue with your water, you should have the quality tested immediately. But, not all issues can be found using your senses. It’s not as easy to detect the microbial and organic contaminants.

Don’t wait for someone in your community or even your home to get sick or begin to show the many signs of exposure to contaminated water. Have your water supply tested and start using the correct filters in your home to make sure you are getting the best quality water possible for your family.

After hearing such terrifying numbers from the City of Chicago, it’s time to focus on how lead may be effecting your home. Here is what we need to know… Lead is a naturally occurring metal found in our environment, but not normally in water supplies. It is seldom found in water sources such as lakes, rivers or even treatment plants. The lead in our water supply that ends up in your water glass comes from the old and corroded pipes and plumbing that carry water into our homes.

Exposure and consumption of lead and other toxic materials in our drinking water has negative effects on our bodies. Some common health concerns include damage to the eyes, brain, liver, kidney and blood to name a few.

In recent years, regulations have been put into place to control the quality of pipes and plumbing used to transport water, but there are years and years of plumbing in use that are not considered “lead-free”. Older homes are more likely to be in danger, but the risks are far too great not to take additional measures to ensure our household water is safe for our families.

To alleviate the problem of high levels of lead, we recommend The Countertop Filter or the Undercounter with the replacement filter These products are excellent for reducing lead in the water. That ‘L’ in the product number is specifically for lead, so you know these products are designed to lower your exposure to LEAD, chlorine, cysts and foul taste & odor.

Please contact us with any questions about ways to treat your water supply is safe. In addition to our basic every day systems, we provide custom-designed systems to solve specific water problems. Let’s work together to keep you and your family safe.

09/13/2018

KUDOS TO Anheuser-Busch!

The brewery, located in Cartersville, was reportedly asked by the American Red Cross to pause beer production in order to can emergency water.

08/10/2018

03/23/2018

Treat your pups to purified water !