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A Guide to Whole House Water Filters Whole house water filters are not something that you think about until you taste fresh, clean water. This may be because when you drink filtered water for the first time, you realize that the water in your house tastes or smells strange. If you start reading about filtration and begin talking to other people, you will get some shocking information about the water you are drinking. Following, is some information that you may find useful if you are in a situation where you feel like the water you consume is not safe. Included are a few quotes from leading authorities. The amount of scientifically verifiable evidence and information that is available on water quality is staggering. I have spent years in earnest search of reliable information regarding the rapidly declining quality of our most precious natural resource, fresh water. “Cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is as much as 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine." U.S. Council of Environmental Quality. |
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When considering the purchase of a whole house water filter, these are several key points to consider: · Initial cost, including shipping and installation? · What is the life expectancy of the filtration system? · Warranty on the filter: can they prorate it? · Return policy: do they offer a satisfaction guarantee? · Shipping cost: who pays for shipping on any warranty? · Customer service: how do you reach the company? · What contaminants does the filter remove? · Is there a performance guarantee? · When do you replace the filter or the media and what is the cost? · Does the filter require backwashing? · Gallons per minute of flow, one shower will use on average 2.5gpm. · Well water should always be tested before purchasing a whole house filter. |
The Primary Purpose of a Whole House Water FilterThere are over 2100 known carcinogens in our water supply, its no wonder the water filter industry is growing at over 3 billion dollars in sales a year worldwide. If you do not have a water filter of some kind, you will want to consider buying one soon. A whole house water filter is a great place to start. A quality filtration system will filter contaminants like chlorine, and dangerous chlorine byproducts, fluoride, Voc's, THM's and a host of other contaminants that can cause cancer and a whole host of other mental and physical diseases and disorders. This is especially important for our young children and our elderly. People who rely on municipal water systems should be the first to purchase a whole house water filter. The EPA says drinking and showering in chlorinated water increases your risk of cancer by 93 %. 70 years ago, before we had this multitude of chemical compounds in our environment, 1 in 50 people could expect to get cancer in their lifetime. Today, 1 in 3, Americans, including 1 in 2 males, will become cancer statistics! In my opinion these are unacceptable statistics when you consider the simplicity and affordability of protecting our home water supply. Cancer is a man made disease, and in most cases completely preventable. The purity of our water is one of the most important factors in the prevention of degenerative diseases. Keep in mind that although chlorine is still the primary disinfectant used today, chloramines are coming on strong because they are cheaper than chlorine. This is why many municipalities are switching to them, and they are doing so in great numbers. However, this has its own set of problems. In your decision making process you may want to consider a whole house water filter that addresses chloramines as well as chlorine. |
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Who Is Saying Tap Water Is Unhealthy? Each day, millions of Americans turn on their taps and get water that exceeds the legal limits for dangerous contaminants." USA Today, Special Report "How Safe Is Your Water?” "Cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is as much as 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine. "U.S. Council of Environmental Quality "We have known for a long time that chloramines can trigger, rather than cause, asthma." Ralph Riley, head of the National Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group "Each day in America, about 30 cases of rectal cancer may be associated with THM’s (chlorination by products) in drinking water." "U.S. drinking water contains more than 2100 toxic chemicals that can cause cancer." "Drinking water plants are old and out of date, and water supplies are increasingly threatened and contaminated by chemicals and micro-organisms." Natural Resources Defense Council "The way we guarantee safe drinking water is broken and needs to be fixed." Carol Browner, U.S. EPA Chief "The risk of disease associated with public drinking water has passed from the theoretical to the real." "More than 45 million Americans drank water supplied by systems where the unregulated and potentially deadly contaminant, Cryptosporidium, was found in their raw or treated water." Natural Resources Defense Council "Drinking water in the U.S. is among the top four public health risks posed by environmental problems." "Residues of 39 pesticides and their degradation products have been detected in the groundwater of thirty four states." "35% of the reported gastrointestinal illnesses among tap water drinkers were water related and preventable." "USA Today; There's no telling precisely how many Americans get sick each year from drinking bad water... I would say that the cases we learn about are the tip of the iceberg." "Weed killers were found in tap water of 28 out of 29 cities tested... the results of these tests reveal widespread contamination of tap water with many different pesticides at levels that present serious health risks... we estimate that 45,000 infants in these 29 cities drank infant formula reconstituted with tap water contaminated with multiple weed killers." Environmental Working Group report, "Weed Killers By The Glass" "Each year in the U.S., lead in drinking water contributes to 480,000 cases of learning disorders in children and 560,000 cases of hypertension in adult males." U.S. EPA Report summary. "Lead is the number one environmental health threat to our children." U.S. EPA "The one thing we know for sure about toxins in our drinking water, is that the more we look... the more we find." |
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Conclusion After many years of personal effort, my research has proven to me that one thing is certain: we need healthy, clean water. It is the source of life on this planet. It is a critical source of immune supporting minerals that our bodies need for a long and healthful life. Furthermore we can no longer trust that the water coming out of the ground or reservoirs, nor that being supplied to us from municipalities and local water authorities, to be safe for consumption. We need to be proactive by protecting our water supply at the point which it enters our homes. Do whatever research you need to and educate yourself. Become a Water Wise Consumer. Do it now. Buy a water filtration system. You will benefit physically and mentally. Do it for yourself, your family and the environment. This information is offered with the intension of being useful for the multitudes of concerned and uniformed people around the world. Your comments are always welcome and encouraged. |
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