Filtering your water does not have to be expensive. As we’ve explained repeatedly on this site, there are many options and you can scale up as needed or as you can afford it. This post will explore some of the more budget options that exist for getting the purest water possible in your home. Start […] Read More

UV home water systems are not for everyone. It depends on where you live and what your specific concerns are when it comes to your drinking water. In this article, we will talk about the purpose of UV light treatment and whether or not your situation calls for one. In the end, of course, it’s […] Read More

We have previously reviewed the SteriPEN Traveler and the Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter. Both products are ideal for travel. Today, we will look at another portable water filter, one that is popular and recommended by many people. Like the Katadyn Microfilter, the Lifesaver Bottle does not come cheap, but there is a reason why it […] Read More

Much of our content discusses different aspects of purifying water, but we have never really explained what the term means to us. Furthermore, it would be worthwhile to explain the difference between water purification and water treatment. There is a big reason why our site’s title says purification and not treatment, but the difference might […] Read More

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

We have already discussed many of these devices and systems in individual posts, but it would be helpful to have an overview of all of them in one post. If you have spent some amount of time on this site, it’s most likely pretty clear to you that filtering your home drinking water is a […] 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