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Millions of Americans use unfiltered tap water everyday. We use it to bathe, clean our clothes, and to cook with and drink. Most people don’t really think about it. The majority assume that the water supply is safe and that water is filtered at the water treatment plant. While this is true to a degree, those plants aren’t equipped to remove many of the contaminants found in the U.S. tap water. That fact alone is reason enough to install a drinking water treatment system in your home.
Types of Contaminants
Recent studies have suggested that the American drinking water supply has proven positive for 141 different contaminants. Of these 141, 16 have been linked to immune system problems and 52 are directly associated with various forms of cancer. To make matters worse, 41 of these pollutants are associated with reproductive toxicity and 36 are related to developmental difficulties. These results found in tap water aren’t mentioning the high concentration of pesticides and organic bacteria that are present as well. The safest way to avoid damage to your family’s health by these pollutants is to make use of a quality drinking water filtration unit.
Different Water Treatment Options
There are many types of home water filters on the market that can reduce or completely eliminate these dangerous contaminants. It has been well documented that for optimal health benefits, drinking water must be pure and clean. With all of the advanced studies showing the wide spread detrimental effects of unsafe tap water, it makes good sense to protect your loved ones with a water filtration system. There are many different types of filtration systems available on-line these days.
· Reverse osmosis systems are a popular choice as they virtually guarantee the purity of your water supply.
· Carbon filters are another viable option; however it is important to find a filter with a pore size of 1 micron or smaller that has been certified by NSF Standard 53 for cyst removal. This will ensure that Giardia and Cryptosporidium are removed from your water supply - as well as many of the other harmful contaminants.
· Ceramic filters are also well known for their efficiency in removing hazardous contaminants ensuring pure, safe drinking water.
Most filtration systems come in a variety of different styles including:
· Countertop
· under sink
· faucet mounted water filters that simply attach to your tap
· shower filters that attach to your shower head
· whole house water filters which ensure that every drop of water to your home is filtered.
All 141 pollutants found in our water supplies are harmful to the health and well being of anyone who drink unfiltered water. Providing your family with filter treated, clean water is an excellent step in reducing these frightening risks.
By: Angela Crout-Michell
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