Category Archives: Water Purification

the process of removing contaminants from water for drinking or bathing purposes

Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer by Reducing Pesticide Exposure

Posted on October 27, 2011 by James McMahon

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released an announcement today about male breast cancer discovered at Camp Lejeune, a Marine facility. ‘The water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with a toxic brew of industrial chemicals … Continue reading →

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Do remineralizing filters really work?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by James McMahon

Many companies suggest that because reverse osmosis systems remove the minerals from water that you should add a remineralizing filter afterwards for the purpose of restoring minerals to your water.

I’ve tested these filters and while the pH rose dramatically due to carbonates in the filter there were no minerals added. Continue reading →

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Hydraulic Fracturing May Pollute Well Water: Protect Yourself

Posted on October 20, 2011 by James McMahon

Drinking water quality contamination has been directly linked with
fracking in Pennsylvania. Methane was found in the drinking water of residents near
the Marcellus Shale basin. When hydrofracking is proposed for the area near where you live that you test your well in order to establish a baseline condition. Then, if you notice that your well changes after hydrofracking is underway you will have evidence in hand which you can use as proof that the activity has negatively affected your well water. Continue reading →

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The Best Whole House Water Filter

Posted on August 27, 2011 by James McMahon

Every manufacturer out there claims to have the best whole house water filter.  So, what features make the best system?  This article summarizes the features you should look for when buying a whole house water purification system.  I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Reverse Osmosis Does Not Produce Dead Water

Posted on August 25, 2011 by James McMahon

Some people refer to water purified by either a reverse osmosis or distillation process as ‘dead water’.  There is no such thing as dead water. Reverse Osmosis Does Not Produce Dead Water. Both reverse osmosis and distillation water treatment methods … Continue reading →

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Chromium 6 in Chicago Drinking Water

Posted on August 7, 2011 by James McMahon

The August 6 edition of the Chicago Tribune posted this article about chromium 6 in the City of Chicago’s water: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-drinking-water-chromium-20110806,0,5813267.story?page=2 This really shouldn’t come as a big surprise since four steel mills in Indiana are dumping chromium 6 into … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Drinking Water

Posted on August 4, 2011 by James McMahon

When I speak of drinking water I am refering to water that has been appropriately filtered, either with a product such as my Kitchen Defender or six stage custom reverse osmosis system. Water straight out of the tap is carcinogenic. … Continue reading →

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Removing fluoride from drinking water

Posted on July 25, 2011 by James McMahon

Many water treatment dealers make false claims about removing fluoride from drinking water. It’s possible that these dealers are unaware of the complexity of issues involved in fluoride removal. Either that or they’re misleading you. Fluoride is most often removed … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Drinking A Glass of Water Upon Waking

Posted on June 26, 2011 by James McMahon

The first thing I do when I wake in the morning is drink a glass of filtered water. I can’t honestly say that I know the health benefits of drinking water first thing but it feels right. Some people would … Continue reading →

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Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water

Posted on May 15, 2011 by James McMahon

I am often asked what I think about fluoride in drinking water.  Water fluoridation remains extremely controversial.  I notice that my customers are either strongly supportive of the practice or strongly opposed. I generally don’t take a position but rather, … Continue reading →

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