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 … [Read more…]
Clean drinking water can be achieved in a residential home in many different ways. The primary source of water for most people over the years has been city water. However, the process of removing the solid components found in the water means the water is drinkable, but may not have a good taste. Residential homes … [Read more…]
A recent Chinese study concluded that low dose sodium fluoride in drinking water diminishes IQ, especially among children. This is the twenty-fourth such international study with the same conclusion. Sodium fluoride has also been linked to reduced fertility and lower sperm counts. Other health issues arise from the basic function of sodium fluoride’s ability to … [Read more…]
Environmental Working Group researcher Nneka Leiba explains the health concerns of fluoridated tap water and outlines what kind of filtering processes work best, particularly if you’re bottle-feeding an infant using powdered formula mixed with tap water. Related: What is Reverse Osmosis?
Have you been wanting to purchase a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system, but have chosen not to because of the wasted water that most reverse osmosis units flush down the drain? If so, you may want to take a look at the Multipure 5 stage reverse osmosis water filter. Once again, the inovator in the … [Read more…]
Reverse osmosis, also known as hyperfiltration, is a process similar to membrane filtration that when used on water eliminates the presence of most heavy metals and contaminants. However, there are key differences between filtration and reverse osmosis. During the filtration process, the water is strained through a membrane which allows the filter to catch some … [Read more…]