Category Archives: Whole House Water Filter

KDF Media vs Silver Impregnated Carbon

Posted on September 27, 2023 by James McMahon

KDF Media vs Silver Impregnated Carbon – which is better in a whole house water filter? It’s my opinion that bathing in shower water when there is a silver impregnated carbon whole house water filter on the house can harm … Continue reading →

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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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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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Bacteria in Your Showerhead Can Make You Sick

Posted on February 7, 2019 by James McMahon

A recent study has revealed a link between bacteria residing in your showerhead and lung infections. The study shows that bacteria in your showerhead can make you sick.  One type of mycobacteria can cause a lung infection if inhaled while … Continue reading →

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When Buying A Whole House Water Filter Size Is Important

Posted on October 27, 2018 by James McMahon

When buying a whole house water filter size is important. One aspect of water treatment seldom mentioned to consumers is contact time. Incoming water must remain in contact with the carbon in your filter for a certain amount of time in order … Continue reading →

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Bacteria in City Water Causing Sickness and Death

Posted on November 13, 2017 by James McMahon

Bacteria in City Water is causing sickness and death. Illness and Deaths due to contaminated city water has increaased, according to new reports by the Center for Disease Control. Interestingly, most of the problems stem from bacteria, in particular Legionella, which was … Continue reading →

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63 Million People Exposed to Toxins in Drinking Water

Posted on August 15, 2017 by James McMahon

The best water filter is the one that removes the contaminants in your water. Just today an article came out discussing the fact that some 63 million people have been exposed to dangerous toxins in their water during the past … Continue reading →

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Drinking Water Affects the Health of Young Men

Posted on August 14, 2017 by James McMahon

People are not taking the problems with drinking water seriously enough. Perhaps you are …. because you’re reading this article. But most people are not. There are two big news items out just this week that pertain to tap water. … Continue reading →

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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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