Portable Water Filter
Part 2: Portable Water Filters needed to prevent lead and copper poisoning
Lead poisoning is brought on when lead accumulates in the body and causes damage to the brain, red blood cells, and kidneys. However, the toxic effects of copper are less extensively publicized. At elevated levels, copper can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. A Portable Water Filter is a perfect way to prevent this problem when you and your kids travel away from the house. Unless you are certain what you are drinking at the gym, water fountain, or water cooler, it is generally a better idea to have your water bottle filter with you all the time.
Studies have shown that copper in drinking water can add 4 to 45 percent more of this element to a person’s diet than what would be obtained via food sources alone. You may find that there is a metallic taste in your drinking water, or you might begin to see blue-green stains on plumbing fixtures; which is a good indication of the presence of copper in drinking water.
Some things affecting copper in household or public drinking water are: acidic water (low pH), soft water (low in calcium and magnesium), high chlorine levels, long standing time in pipes, and elevated water temperature.
Make sure you install treatment devices on all fixtures that provide water for drinking or cooking purposes. When you are away from your home system, do not just fill up in a nearby sink or water fountain, make sure you have your portable water filter with you. A simple, cheap option that really will save your life.
