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Dangers of PFOA in Drinking Water
Are you aware of PFOA showing up in tap water? Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a synthetic chemical used in non-stick coatings, stain treatments, and similar products. It also turns up in some municipal supplies after industrial release and runoff. This guide covers health research, sources, environment, rules, testing, home steps,...
The Dangers of Atrazine In Drinking Water
Atrazine in drinking water has been linked to health questions, some of which concern both adults and children. You may think you're just hydrating, but tap water can contain more than chlorine. This article explains the issue of atrazine in drinking water and offers practical steps families can take to...
Avoiding Heavy Metals in Tap Water While Traveling
When you pack for a family trip, heavy metals in hotel tap water are not usually on the list. Lead, copper, and chromium can still show up in city plumbing — destination by destination. Where Heavy Metals Show Up in Tap Water Zinc, chromium, and copper often track with urban...
Heavy Metals Found in Natural Water Supplies
In our current society, there are many ways heavy metals leak into natural water supplies and eventually contaminate our tap water and well water. This is hazardous and should be avoided at all costs! What are heavy metals and why are they harmful? Heavy metals are elements that exhibit metals...
What Parents Should Know about Toxic Heavy Metals in Water
Toxic heavy metals in drinking water can wreak havoc when consumed by us, our children and even our pets. Is it really so necessary that our kids drink clean water? After all, it doesn't seem like there are any imminent harmful effects from drinking tap water. The truth is, yes,...
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
During the coronavirus years the home water-filter market dipped. It has since grown. One forecast puts the U.S. category above $9 billion by 2029. People want better-tasting municipally treated tap water and fewer leftover chemicals from the plant and the pipes. A kitchen gravity system is one way to do...
What's in Tap Water Anyway?
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
Most people know that drinking water is essential for your health — but what if that water contains 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 when...
Drinking Contaminated Water Is Avoidable
Water quality problems show up in many countries, including the U.S. Some issues are chemical leftovers in treated tap water. Some are separate public-health emergencies. Those are not the same thing. If you feel ill, see a doctor. A home filter is not medical care. Examples in the News Pollution...
How Often Is E. Coli in Water Supply?
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
 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...
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