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Another Study Shows Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
Yet another study shows pharmaceuticals in drinking water has disturbing results. Numerous studies have demonstrated that millions of Americans are drinking water containing drugs. ‘A team of researchers, led by hydrologist Paul Bradley, recently collected water samples from 59 small streams in the … Continue reading
What’s the Difference Between Water Purification and Water Filtration?
The other day a woman wrote me and said she wanted the purest water possible at every faucet in her house. “No you don’t”, I said. What’s the difference between purified water vs filtered water? Words have certain technical meanings in … Continue reading
Are There Pharmaceuticals In Your Drinking Water?
When you call me about buying a water purification system the first thing I want to know is are pharmaceuticals in your drinking water. I always look at a local water quality report (aka consumer confidence report) to see what contaminants are in your water. It … Continue reading
What Water Makes the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Ever wonder what water makes the perfect cup of coffee? it turns out there is an ideal set of characteristics in water that contribute to great tasting coffee. A study by Christopher Hendon at the University of Bath, with who … Continue reading
NSF Adds New Standard For Reduction of Pharmaceuticals and Unregulated Contaminants from Drinking Water
There’s some interesting news from NSF, the outfit that certifies water treatment devices for removal of certain contaminants. In a press release issued on August 26, 2014, NSF said the following: “NSF has certified 56 products to NSF/ANSI 401 at … Continue reading
Water Crisis in Toledo – How To Treat Your Water for Removal of Microcystin
Water tests have shown the presence of the toxin microcystin in Toldedo’s water supply. The question addressed in this article is how to treat your water for removal of microcystin. These are produced by a blue green algae called microcystis. … Continue reading
Is It Important To Remove Arsenic from Shower Water?
Is It Important To Remove Arsenic from Shower Water? The following information is provided by one of my customers to help others who are dealing with arsenic poisoning. What I had asked Ed to do was to test his level … Continue reading
Your septic system may be the cause of nitrates in your well water
Your septic system may be the cause of nitrates in your well water. Nitrates are one of the most dangerous carcinogens in drinking water, but not as dangerous as lead or arsenic. EPA allows up to 10 parts per million … Continue reading
Whole House or Kitchen Filter for Arsenic Removal
Arsenic is a naturally occurring metal with toxic properties. I’ve written about arsenic poisoning elsewhere in this blog. In 2006 the maximum amount of arsenic allowed in public water supplies was lowered from 50 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb. There are two types of systems that can be used to remove arsenic. Continue reading
Symptoms of Arsenic Poisoning and Removal of Arsenic from Water
Arsenic poisoning is more common than we think. It can occur as a result of drinking water containing arsenic at levels far below the EPA standard. If you’d like to know if there is arsenic in your water you can find out by reviewing your local water report. If you have a private well you’ll have to pay for a water test. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include changes in the skin such as brown spots on your body or warts or lesions on your chest. Symptoms of arsenic poisoning can also include hair loss, tingling in your extremities, loss of mental acuity, and nausea. Arsenic removal from drinking water can be assured through the use of a custom reverse osmosis system that oxidizes the arsenic before it reaches the RO membrane. Whole house arsenic removal systems are also available, though quite expensive.
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