Category Archives: Reverse Osmosis

Ohio Train Derailment Chemical Spill

Posted on March 1, 2023 by James McMahon

The Ohio train derailment chemical spill took place on the Ohio/Pennsylvania border in the town of East Palestine. Chemical contaminants include vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ethers. These entered a creek that flows into the … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor Naval Base Pollutes Local Drinking Water

Posted on December 5, 2021 by James McMahon

Perhaps you’ve heard about the Pearl Harbor naval base has polluted the local drinking water source. Somehow petroleum products have leaked into one of Oahu’s main water sources. This was just recently discovered after families and pets got sick from … Continue reading →

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Fluoride in Water Affects Children

Posted on August 21, 2019 by James McMahon

A study suggests fluoride in water affects children, in particular the IQ of boys.  A news story on CNN announced the findings of a study released on August 19, 2019 which shows a correlation between fluoride in the drinking water … Continue reading →

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Pex Pipe Leaches Carcinogens Into Drinking Water

Posted on July 23, 2019 by James McMahon

 I found this alarming article demonstrating that pex pipe leaches carcinogens into drinking water. People who call me about water purification often ask what type of pipes I prefer in a home. My answer is copper. Some people think that copper … Continue reading →

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Unregulated Pesticides in Drinking Water are more Dangerous

Posted on February 11, 2019 by James McMahon

It turns out that unregulated pesticides in drinking water are more dangerous than previously known. For some years I’ve been warning about the presence of unregulated pesticides in drinking water. This occurs where there is farming upstream of you if … Continue reading →

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How to Remove PFAs from Water

Posted on February 8, 2019 by James McMahon

PFAs are present in 99% of people tested. This article talks about their prevalence and how to remove PFAs from water in your house. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances were invented in the 1950s. They are used in products … Continue reading →

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Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water

Posted on March 13, 2017 by James McMahon

When people call me to ask what water filtration system I recommend I always look at their local water report. Only then can I make a recommendation. There are several reasons for this. Pharmaceuticals in drinking water are a major … Continue reading →

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Is Las Vegas Drinking Water Safe to Drink?

Posted on June 18, 2016 by James McMahon

Is Las Vegas water safe to drink? Here’s an aricle by the Las Vegas Review Journal in response to the Las Vegas Valley Water District releasing its annual Water Quality Report about drinking water in Las Vegas. Bascially the article … Continue reading →

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Nitrates in Drinking Water Can Cause Bladder Cancer In Women

Posted on June 5, 2016 by James McMahon

I am not comfortable with USEPA’s maximum allowable level of nitrates in drinking water. This amount is known as the Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL in your water report. Nitrates in drinking water can cause bladder cancer in women at … Continue reading →

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City Water Contains Known Carcinogens

Posted on June 4, 2016 by James McMahon

City water contains known carcinogens City water contains known carcinogens including trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. You can find these in your local water report. What follows is a brief discussion of some of the common carcinogens in city water: Trihalomethanes: … Continue reading →

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