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The Best Water Filter for Heavy Metals

Berkey water systems are known for being the best water filter for heavy metals. In fact, laboratory tests have determined that a Black Berkey Element can drastically remove more than 200 contaminants in the water supply. One of the major concerns when it comes to contaminant consumption is finding the...

The Importance of Water Filtration: 10 Things You Should Know

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

During the coronavirus pandemic, the water filter market took a big hit. However, it is now back, more prominent than ever, and continuing to grow year after year. By 2029, the water filter market in the United States alone is expected to reach a value of more than $9 billion! That is a...

What's in Tap Water Anyway?

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Ever wonder what's in tap water anyway? Over 4 billion people drink water that is unsafe. Billions of people do not have access to safe and running water. Some people do have access to running water, but it is unsafe. Knowing what's in tap water is important. Drinking from the...

Health Risks of Chromium 6 in Drinking Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Most people know that drinking water is essential for your health — but what if that water contains harmful contaminants like chromium 6 in drinking water? Staying properly hydrated can significantly affect your brain function and energy levels, help maximize your physical performance, and so much more. However, what happens...

Drinking Contaminated Water Is Avoidable

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Drinking contaminated water is commonplace all over the world. It doesn't matter if you're in a third world country or a big first world country. Many people get sick immediately and others get sick over time. The end result is the same. Unfortunately I have to report that some people...

How Often Is E. Coli in Water Supply?

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Ever wonder how many E. Coli in water supply issues there are? Just about every day I'm keeping my eyes on the news for reports of water contamination. There usually seems to be a theme: "Boil water advisory." Why does that keep popping up? Seriously, just go to your preferred search...

How To Read Your City's Report on Water Treatment Plant Filtration

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Ever wonder how to read the reports from your water treatment plant filtration records? It's really important for us to know the official explanation of what is in our water supply via our cities and towns. Through testing and the Environmental Working Groups reports we know there are more...

Remove Radon From Water Without Hassle

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

This gas is especially harmful and that's why you want to remove radon from water before drinking. Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. It is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It occurs naturally and can actually dissolve into our water supply. It is created by the breakdown of uranium in soil,...

How To Remove Chlorine From Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

I always wanted to know how to remove chlorine from water ever since I took a big gulp of it from a swimming pool. It's disgusting! Not only is the smell of chlorine bad, but it’s not fun to taste either. The worst part is, it's highly toxic. There's a...

How To Get Clean Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

We need it everyday to survive and we sometimes take it for granted, while others are looking to get clean water. Maybe some of you out there think you're drinking from a pure source and in actuality you're not. The body is made up of about two-thirds of this substance...