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The Ultimate Guide: How to Remove Chromium 6 from Your Water

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to remove Chromium 6 from your water? If so, you're not alone. Chromium-6, a toxic chemical known for its harmful effects on health, has garnered significant attention in recent years. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps...

Clean Water, Clear Conscience: Do Berkey Filters Remove PFAS?

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Quick Answer: Do Berkey Filters Remove PFAS? Yes. Independent laboratory testing has shown that Berkey gravity systems can reduce many PFAS “forever chemicals” by up to 99.9%, depending on the compound and the water. If you want to reduce PFAS in municipally treated tap water, a Berkey works without electricity...

Dangers of PFOA in Drinking Water

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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 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?

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

Ever wonder what's in tap water anyway? The WHO drinking-water fact sheet is about global access. U.S. city tap is treated and regulated. It can still contain leftover chlorine, byproducts, metals from pipes, and other traces. A home filter is for those leftovers — not a substitute for a water...

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 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

By Jeff Wise
Water Contaminants

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...