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In recent years, arsenic has been at the center of a debate over safe levels of water contaminants. Your first reaction to this debate might be “why is there any amount, however small, of contaminants in my drinking water?”, which is a completely reasonable conclusion to draw. Regulating bodies have determined, however, that there are […] Read More

Unfortunately, tap water quality is not something that you can count on. In addition to anecdotal evidence of taste and smell, there are several ways you can test your water yourself or have it done by professionals. Testing your tap water in America To start with, if you live in America, you can head over […] Read More

For those of you unconvinced that purifying the water in your home is a good idea, this article is for you. The fact is, there are more than 5 reasons to take the purification of your tap water seriously. We’ve listed what we consider to be the top 5, but feel free to add your […] Read More

We tend to think that waterborne illnesses do not exist in first world countries. This is because water is often treated at the municipal level with disinfectants like chlorine. While it may not occur as often as it does in developing world areas, people do get sick from water borne illnesses in developed countries and […] Read More

There are lots of filter options when it comes to purifying your water. The most common are faucet filters and pitcher filters. Brita and PUR have created a whole industry around these types of filters and there are numerous other companies that have entered into the fray. The question is, which type of filter is […] Read More

The best way to ensure that you are drinking water that is completely free of contaminants (and chemicals like chlorine and fluoride) is to get your water from a natural spring. Natural springs use the built-in filtration system of the earth to provide water that is clean and well mineralized. Even the most comprehensive reverse […] Read More

We’ve talked about the effects of fluoride and chlorine in our drinking water.  Some people may not consider those to be contaminants. Here we will take a look at a number of indisputable contaminants that are often found in tap water samples. Keep in mind, contaminants are found in varying amounts and with many of […] Read More

Water fluoridation is a controversial issue, even moreso than chlorination. That’s because the body of evidence suggesting fluoridation is harmful is somewhat smaller. That said, there is still evidence pointing to the fact that fluoride is not good for us and it’s something that the media and lawmakers should be looking at instead of ignoring. […] Read More

First of all, let’s look at why chlorine is in your tap water. Chlorine’s presence in our water supply is due to its disinfectant properties. Chlorine kills bacteria and viruses that would otherwise make us sick. Without it, we would be drinking unsafe water. The amount of chlorine in tap water in the developed world […] Read More