By Jenna Lebovits
Water is life. Some research shows that up to 75 percent of Americans may be chronically dehydrated, with some experts considering these high numbers to be near-epidemic proportions. True hydration means more than simply drinking enough water; it’s about considering what is and isn’t present in the water you’re consuming. Most tap water in the United States contains a slew of harmful chemicals—arsenic, lead and chlorine, to name a few—that Americans drink, shower and bathe their children in. Tensui, a New York-based water perfection systems company has a clear solution: alkaline, electrolyte- and mineral-rich water that is largely free from chemical contaminants, tannins and more.
In ancient Japan, rainwater that was purified through soil and stones was named tensui, or “water from heaven.” And there’s a reason why President Scott Lowy named his company a “perfection system,” rather than the typical “purification” or “filtration.” “The water is alive,” shares Lowy. While removing and reducing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and other toxic materials, the restructured water is enhanced with essential minerals and dissolved oxygen, and infused with negative ions. According to Lowy, this gives the water a deeply hydrating and antioxidant effect. While many customers appreciate the glowy boost to their hair’s health and beauty, its benefits aren’t only skin-deep. “Our water tastes sweet,” shares Lowy. “We don’t filter out the good; we leave in the beneficial minerals in the water, and add in trace amounts of electrolytes, calcium, magnesium and potassium,” which boosts hydration and overall energy levels.
Tensui’s clean water benefits the plant kingdom, too. “It will make your grass grow twice as fast, enhance the bloom of flowers, and help the plant drop a deeper root mass,” shares Lowy. “In tests that have been done in greenhouses, it can actually add a growing cycle.”
The full-home systems will last 12 to 15 years before rebedding; the actual system will last longer. Under-the-sink systems (which Lowy recommends for renters) have filters that will last three to four years. Both systems require little to no maintenance, and harness the purifying power of nature with 15 different compounds including quartz, carbon, magnesium crystals and tourmaline. Every full-home water perfection system is perfectly tailored to fit each home. “We take into account how many people live in the house, and how many bathrooms and dishwashers they have, so that we can fully take care of the house without reducing water pressure.”
What keeps Lowy motivated two-and-a-half decades later is the positive praise from customers. “People tell me, ‘I couldn’t wait to get back to my house to get back to our water,’” says Lowy. “That’s how I feel when I travel as well.” tensuiwater.com