Frequently Asked Questions
With tap water so conveniently at your disposal, why choose Chill?
The answer is easy: Safe and pure taste. Chill water goes through a special process that removes all impurities and chemicals-and leaves you with great-tasting water. The EPA found during the 1990 that 20% of municipal water suppliers either violated health standards or failed to comply with testing codes. Our nation’s water systems committed over 250,000 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act, affecting more than 100 million Americans, according to EPA’s records. According to Consumer Reports, a 1992 EPA study of 600 municipal systems revealed 130 municipal systems with unhealthful levels of lead. A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (a nonprofit public-interest organization in Washington, D.C.) in 1994 and 1995 indicated that approximately one-fifth of the nation's population drank water that violated EPA safety standards. Over sixteen million Americans are supplied by water systems containing excessive amounts of harmful microorganisms, twelve million by systems containing over-the-top levels of pollutants and chemicals. Microbes in tap water may be responsible for one in three cases of gastrointestinal illness. Ironically, when combined with other common substances in water, even the chlorine widely used to disinfect tap water can produce carcinogenic traces. The EPA has ordered the nation's 300 largest municipal water suppliers to begin testing for cryptosporidium. This microscopic, highly resilient parasite, which poses a risk for people with weakened immune systems, enters the water supply through agricultural run-off and/or sewage leaks.
Basic water, two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, and nothing else, is rarely consumed by anyone. Water can hardly be moved even through air without absorbing something. And everything which joins water in any way affects it either favorably or adversely, is either good or bad for the person who drinks it. Chill water is laboratory-tested for purity - offering you the greatest security and protection. So when you drink Chill water, you're getting the freshest, purest water without the chlorine taste.
If I soften and filter my water at home, why choose Chill water?
Even water softeners and filters can't take the place of bottled water. While water softeners may help the washing action of your detergent, they still add salt (sodium) to the water. And filters, which have to be serviced often to maintain their effectiveness, only remove chlorine-not solids such as chlorides, nitrates or sulfates. Despite the $450 million Americans spend each year to purify what flows from their taps by installing water filters, the fact is the water may be even dirtier than it was before. Some filtering systems merely improve the taste of the water by eliminating relatively harmless organic chemicals. Others do a credible job of removing lead but are not designed to purify water tainted by bacteria or other pathogens. Many of the popular systems require the filters to be frequently replaced. Those who fail to do so wind up running tap water through the high-tech equivalent of a dirty sponge.
Why not just drink a soda?
Avoid drinking soda. Drinking soda is actually counterproductive. Any caffeinated beverage is dehydrating. Don’t substitute caffeinated coffees, teas and sodas for water. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing you to lose water through increased urination. Alcoholic beverages have a similar effect. Remember when it’s warm outside - cold water (not carbonated soft drinks or sports drinks) is the best fluid for keeping hydrated. Cool water is absorbed much more quickly than warm fluids and may have a positive effect on cooling off your overheated body.
What’s in Chill water?
Chill is non-carbonated, purified drinking water. Purity Guaranteed.
Contains: Purified water
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 0 |
| Total Fats (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 0 |
| Potassium (mg) | 0 |
| Total Carbohydrates (g) | 0 |
| Sugars (g) | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 |
| Caffeine (mg) | 0 |
Where can I buy Chill?
We are offering Chill from Hanover County to locally owned establishments.
Contact us to find an establishment near you.
What are consumers looking for in bottled water?
Research shows what people want most in bottled water is consistent purity and crisp, clean refreshment. Chill is noncarbonated, purified drinking water, with purity guaranteed. No minerals are added.
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse osmosis (RO) utilizes semi-permeable membranes with smaller pore sizes than micro filtration, ultra filtration and nanofiltration to remove unwanted impurities in the water. Reverse osmosis removes approximately 98% of dissolved solids, or ions (sodium, calcium, chloride, etc.) from the water source.
Is bottled water regulated differently from tap water?
Yes. Bottled water is regulated by FDA as a food product and must meet all applicable food packaging regulations. Tap water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is regarded as a utility.
How long can I store bottled water?
The Food and Drug Administration has not established a shelf life for bottled water. Bottled water can be used indefinitely if stored properly.
What is the proper way to store bottled water?
Bottled water should be stored in a cool (i.e. room temperature), dry environment away from chemicals such as household cleaning products and away from solvents such as gasoline, paint thinners and other toxic materials.