Gone are the days of California being the only state that has “fruitcake” laws about saving energy, the environment, and saving us from ourselves. The rest of the country is starting to “go green.”
You see it on you-tube, cnn, cbs, and all over TV, radio, and in newspapers: The country is “going green.” No more […]

GAPING HOLES IN GOVERNMENT BOTTLED WATER REGULATION
FDA Rules for Bottled Water Are Generally Less Strict than Tap Water Rules
Water bottled and sold in a single state — the majority of bottled water sold in the United States — is not covered by FDA rules, according to FDA.
FDA’s definition of “bottled water” covered by its standards […]

If you think the water you are drinking is safe — think again!
According to one environmental study group, U.S. Drinking water contains more than 2,100 toxic chemicals that can cause cancer, yet the EPA has established enforceable safety standards for only 87. Many of these chemicals are potentially harmful and can cause you and your […]

The black granular high quality filter carbon is distinguished by its rugged grain structure and high porosity. This highly porous internal structure efficiently absorbs and retains taste, odor, and colorcomponents from water as it passes through the filter bed. (Area of porosity = 3,000,000 sq. in. per lb. of activated carbon) A very common problem […]

Many chemicals can cause cancer. These can be naturally occurring chemicals or synthetic chemicals such as those found in pesticides and fertilizers. Ironically the chlorine that we put in water to destroy the first type of water poisoning can create a second type of water poisoning. Disinfectants like chlorine can combine with decaying leaves and […]

When traveling overseas, inadequate sanitation and contaminated water are the leading cause of illness in travelers. To protect yourself, consider your drinking water carefully, and don’t overlook the “hidden” water you use to wash foods, brush teeth, ice, etc.
The easiest method to alleviate these worries while traveling is to use a portable filter. They are […]

Here’s an interesting tidbit. Do you actually know how much, if any, chlorine is in your water? Have you actually tested it yourself? Can you taste and smell it?
You can actually buy an over-the-counter drinking water testing kit to test your own water. It’s actually very neat to run a quick test on your water […]

Cost - Bottled water costs anywhere from $0.25 a gallon for water from a vending machine to $0.50 for generic water jugs you purchase in a store to $1.00 - $1.50 or more for water delivered to your home. If you purchase 10 gallons of bottled water a week, you will spend $260 (at $.50/gal), […]

If you don’t believe that the water you drink is contaminated, do a test and see for yourself.
There are many different tests you can run on your water. It all depends on how extensive and how expensive you want the test to be.
The easiest and cheapest would be a simple chlorine test. All it requires […]

If you are served by a community water system, by July of each year you should receive a consumer confidence reporting on water quality. These reports are designed to show you how safe and what problems may have occurred in the previous year. These reports are usually mailed to homeowners or posted on building bulletin […]