Category Archives: Water Purification

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

Whole House Water Filter – Backwash Filters Are Better Than Upflow

Posted on March 17, 2017 by James McMahon

This article is intended to clarify the difference between my Urban Defender, a backwashing whole house water filter, and cheaper whole house carbon systems that do not backwash. Learn more here. Upflow filters cost less and are less effective. Backwash filters are … 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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The Water You Drink Comes From Some Place Upstream

Posted on March 2, 2017 by James McMahon

I am writing this to provide you with information so that you are more aware of how you may be affected by recent political actions regarding source water protection. The water you drink comes from someplace upstream. So, when those … Continue reading →

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Lead in Drinking Water at any level is Unsafe

Posted on August 14, 2016 by James McMahon

No amount of lead in drinking water is safe. I have been saying for many years that USEPA standards for contaminants in water are a political compromise. Just because your water meets EPA standards (MCL) does not mean the water is … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know About Whole House Carbon Filters

Posted on June 27, 2016 by James McMahon

Finally a good article for consumers about the pros and cons of various types of whole house carbon filters. This article is so good I decided to share it with you right away. Please note: There is a brief discussion … 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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Another Study Shows Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water

Posted on June 4, 2016 by James McMahon

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 →

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Is Drinking Chlorinated Water Healthy

Posted on May 25, 2016 by James McMahon

Is drinking chlorinated water healthy? The notion of whether or not your chlorinated tap water is ‘healthy’ for you to drink is an intriguing question. USEPA regulates the level of contaminants which can be present in tap water. As long … Continue reading →

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