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Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters – Food and Water Watch

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Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters Drinking tap water should be safe, affordable, and taste good. Follow our guide to check your tap water quality and find the best filtration system for you. The word is out: bottled water can be bad for our wallets, our health and our environment. If you’re among the growing number of people kicking the bottled water habit and making the move to tap water, you may be curious about your local water supply. Consumer standards are actually more ...[READ MORE]

Tap Water vs. Bottled Water

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Tap water is not only safe, but it’s often better than bottled water. Learn about the problems with bottled water and how to check the quality of your tap water. Why Tap Water Is Better Than Bottled Water Bottled water is not safer than tap water. In fact, more than half of all bottled water comes from the tap. Buying bottled water is like pouring money down the drain. Bottled water costs from $0.89 per gallon to $8.26 per gallon, compared to fractions of a penny for water ...[READ MORE]

Be Prepared For The Next Hurricane! – No Need For Bottled Water.

As Hurricane Irma sets it sights on Florida, and Hurricane Harvey is still affecting parts of Texas, folks are finding it difficult to find bottled water. Take a trip to any grocery store, and you’ll see empty shelves  all over  where rows and rows of water bottles used to be. Some grocery stores can’t keep up with the rush. Pictures of empty shelves circulated all over social media Monday as stores struggle to keep their shelves stocked. While people who live in storm surge areas fall within ...[READ MORE]

A Message From Multipure Regarding Chromium 6

Recently in the news we have heard a lot about Chromium in drinking water and we want to be sure and discuss with you how this can be addressed. Hexavalent chromium refers to chemical compounds that contain the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state. Virtually all chromium ore is processed via hexavalent chromium, specifically the salt sodium dichromate. In recognizing the negative health effects of drinking water tainted with trace levels of Chromium VI, (also known ...[READ MORE]

Water Related Diseases And Contaminants In Private Wells

Many people in the United States receive their water from private ground water wells. EPA regulations that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to privately owned wells. As a result, owners of private wells are responsible for ensuring that their water is safe from contaminants. When rain falls, much of it is absorbed into the ground. Water that’s not used by plants moves downward through pores and spaces in the rock until it reaches a dense layer of rock. The water trapped below ...[READ MORE]

Potable Water In Developing Countries: Are We Doing Enough?

It is a sad fact that in the year 2013 there are still approximately 800 million people without access to clean potable water. Almost 3.5 million of us will die each year from water related diseases, with 99% of fatalities happening in developing and third-world countries. Despite countless UK & US government campaigns and numerous national charity initiatives, the issues do not seem to be getting any better as one in nine people still lack access to improved water sources. Diarrhea caused ...[READ MORE]

Staying Above Water, Staying Hydrated And Why Is It So Crucial

Staying Above Water, Staying Hydrated And Why Is It So Crucial Your body relies on water for functioning; water is the key element to our survival. Water makes up more than half of your body weight.  Each and every cell, tissue and organ in your body depends on the powerful properties of water to function properly, your body uses water to maintain its Homeostasis, remove waste and lubricate joints. Water is a core ingredient for optimum health.  When going about our daily routines, our bodies ...[READ MORE]

Cities With The Worst Water Quality

Cities With The Worst Water Quality Having a clean drinking supply is important. There are many places around the world that has contaminated water. This causes immense problems, including the spread of diseases. Even here in the United States, some cities have awful water for drinking. Although these cities don’t even compare to some other places in the world, it is important to be aware of the damage this water can bring. Those who are visiting, or live in these areas should consider ...[READ MORE]

Life-Sustaining Liquid: The Importance Of Clean Drinking Water

Life-Sustaining Liquid: The Importance Of Clean Drinking Water In the developed world, we often take it for granted that a cool glass of refreshing water is available to us whenever we feel thirsty. However, in some parts of the world, this is not the case. In many villages in Africa and other developing parts of the world, access to water that is safe to drink is lacking. The people who live in these areas must either walk long distances to the nearest water source, or drink water from sources ...[READ MORE]

Filtration Matters- Why Businesses Should Invest In Water Filtration

Filtration Matters- Why Businesses Should Invest In Water Filtration There are plenty of classes that any businessperson can take to learn how to do a better job. While you could spend all of your time learning how to use social media to attract customers, one way to improve your business could be right under your nose, or rather coming out of your faucet. Many businesses are leaving their commercial water softener behind for a more modern system. These businesses hold one of the secrets to ...[READ MORE]