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 […]

10 Benefits of Using a Water Bottle Filter
1. Water filters provide better tasting and better smelling drinking water by removing chlorine and bacterial contaminants.
2. Point-of-use water bottle filters remove lead from drinking water immediately prior to consumption, thus preventing this harmful substance from entering the body.
3. The purchase of a portable water filter results in […]

Polyethylene Terephthalate, (aka PET, PETE, or obsolete PETP or PET-P) is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family that is used in synthetic fibers such as: beverage, food and liquid containers. It happens to be one of the most important raw materials used in man-made fibers.
Depending on the processing and thermal history, it may exist […]

Russian scientists were among the first to discover the benefits of magnetized water. It was discovered while diagnosing a problem where deposits would build up on the pipe walls to boilers or engines. As time passed, the pipes became restricted by the build up. While researching the problem, they found that there were some pipes that […]

Most people who make the decision to purchase bottled water make a long term commitment to providing safe, good tasting water for themselves and their families.  This article will examine the comparative costs of purchasing bottled water for that long term commitment vs. the purchase of a Portable Filtered Water Bottle. 
A portable filtered water bottle will […]

Drinking water (including bottled water) is expected to contain small amounts of contaminants. The Environemental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for roughly 90 contaminants in drinking water. These contaminants are seperated into 6 categories:
1) Microbes - include coliform bacteria, E. Coli, cryptosporidium, and Giardia lambia. Turbid water can be an indication that disease-causing organisms could […]

Portable Water filters provide better tasting and better smelling drinking water by removing chlorine and bacterial contaminants.
Point-of-use water bottle filters remove lead from drinking water immediately prior to consumption, thus preventing this harmful substance from entering the body.
The purchase of a personal water filter results in a source of clean, healthy water that costs much less than […]

Recent allegations against the Coca-Cola Company and its brand name of bottled water, Dasani, have publicly highlighted one of the biggest misconceptions about the quality of bottled water. Coca-Cola, advertising its bottled water as “pure, still water,” is now being investigated for misleading consumers about the true nature of the contents of its bottles. Rather […]

One of the most-cited reasons for drinking bottled water is “convenience.”  Actually, “availability” might be a better word.  Bottled water is available virtually everywhere you turn in your daily activities.  Not only can you buy it in most service stations and convenience stores, you can get it in most office buildings, from either vending machines […]

How can I prevent cryptosporidiosis?
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Wash hands after using the toilet and before handling or eating food (especially for persons with diarrhea).
Wash hands after every diaper change, especially if you work with diaper-aged children, even if you are wearing gloves.
Protect others by not swimming if you are experiencing diarrhea (essential […]