Custom Water in Florida + the World

Custom Water in Florida + the World

While Florida may be the Sunshine State, one Orlando-based entrepreneur is focused on what happens when it rains. According to WCP Online, Ivan García founded IG Water Treatment International in 2017, offering customized water solutions from residential filters to industrial systems across Florida and internationally. García, who cut his teeth in Venezuela's engineering scene before diving into ozone treatment in the '90s, has made quite the splash with high-profile installations—including a desalination system pumping out 40,000 gallons daily for illusionist David Copperfield's private Bahamian island. He credits his success to a ground-up understanding of the science, transparent pricing, and recognition that water quality can vary dramatically even between neighboring properties.

Kentucky Senate Bill is Raising Alarms

A controversial piece of legislation is making noise in the Bluegrass State. According to local news LEX 18, Senate Bill 89 is raising red flags among clean water advocates, the Kentucky Energy, and the Environment Cabinet. The bill, which aims to reduce what supporters call "bureaucratic overreach," would get rid of pollution controls for groundwater that serves 1.5 million Kentuckians and potentially impact over 31,000 private wells. One resident, who grew up being told not to drink tap water or play in local creeks, warns the changes could lead to more flooding, pollution, and higher water treatment costs. Meanwhile, bill sponsor Sen. Stephen West defends the legislation as protection for farmers and businesses from government overregulation. The bill has already passed the Senate and continues to flow through the legislative process as folks on both sides make their case.

WaterSense and NSF/ANSI 58

A recent article from WCP Online talks about EPA's WaterSense program and how it’s helping consumers identify water-efficient products at a time when Americans use a whopping 82 gallons of water daily. The recently updated NSF/ANSI 58 standard now allows reverse osmosis systems to earn the coveted WaterSense certification, joining faucets, toilets, and showerheads. For manufacturers, the benefits go beyond helping the planet—research shows consumers will pay nearly 10% more for sustainable products, and WaterSense-certified items get special visibility on Amazon's search results through the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. Since its 2006 launch, the program has saved 8.7 trillion gallons of water and $207 billion in utility bills.

Showdown: Whole House Water Filtration Systems

AZ-based Just Plumbing released their lab-tested showdown of the top whole-house water filtration systems. According to the team, SpringWell's CF1 takes the crown, filtering up to a million gallons while removing 99.6% of contaminants (including PFAS chemicals). For the flow-focused, they say 3M's Aqua-Pure AP903 pumps an impressive 20 GPM with tool-free maintenance and a 25-year warranty on its stainless steel head. Budget-conscious shoppers might prefer iSpring's WGB32B, which delivers 15 GPM flow while removing 99% of chlorine. The analysis shows most systems range from $500 to $5,000, with filter replacements needed every 6-12 months for pre-filters and 1-5 years for main media. The team states that picking the right system depends on water usage, specific contaminants, and how much maintenance customers are willing to handle.

What else is happening:

• Canadian water treatment company Trojan Technologies opens its first U.S. distribution center in Grand Rapids

• El Paso broke ground on the first U.S. facility that will treat wastewater for direct re-use in the city water supply (and other cities will soon follow)

• Pipeline owner ordered to install point-of-entry treatment systems in over 100 homes after fuel pipeline leak

• SafeWell asks and answers: is fabric softener necessary when using a water softener? 

• Complete Water Solutions welcomes its new security mascot, "Siwash," named after a legendary World War II duck who fought in multiple Pacific battles