Giardia has been known to be one of the most notorious causes for diarrhea in North America. It is similar to Cryptosporidium, in that it too is a waterborne protozoan cyst. Unlike Cryptosporidium, Giardia, is between 5-6 microns diameter. It can be killed by chlorine but only after being exposed to the chemical for a long period […]

Brita once made a portable water filter bottle by the name of Brita Fill & Go. This was a standard water filter bottle and was sold around the country in Kroger stores, CVS pharmacy, and Duane Reade. However, believe it or not, Brita was not able to keep up with the growing demand for this […]

Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines. The greatest exposure to lead is currently swallowing or breathing in lead paint chips and dust, however, the EPA now reports that over 25% of the nation’s lead intake comes from drinking water. They estimate that number […]

Do you have questions about Global warming and the affects it will have on us in the future? Are we prepared and do we know for sure our water supply will be safe? 
How will Global Warming affect our water supply?
The answer is that the supply of and demand for water will be greatly affected as regions […]

As shower filters and shower filter technology have advanced and changed frequently in the last 2 years, it is becoming difficult to keep up with what is the best filter technology and what we need to be concerned with. It seems when one test is completed, a new one is on the market.
KDF: This is by far […]

Cryptosporidium usually begins its life cycle as sporulated cysts (#1 in picture below) which enter the environment through the feces or other secretions of the infected host. There has been some evidence found recently which shows is can also be spread by spread by respiratory secretions and mucus.

The infective cysts reside in food and water (#2). Transmission can occur […]

Cryptosporidium is a waterborne cyst that can be present in water supplies. A cyst is an egg-like form in the infectious stage of a parasite. While in this form, the protozoa can endure tougher conditions for longer amounts of time. Cryptosporidium is about 3-4 microns in diameter (half the size of a red blood cell) […]

The EPA has stated recently that every household in america now has elevated levels of chloroform in the air due to chlorine released during showers and from showering water. They recommend that all standard shower heads be replaced with shower filters. Tap water has repeatedly been tested to have as much, if not more, chlorine […]

What are we teaching our children? Mother’s are sending their children to school with a soda instead of a healthy alternative. 
Did you know that water makes up about 50 to 60 percent of a person’s body weight?  To keep a healthy balance of water in the body, you have to drink fluids. Feeling thirsty is our body’s way of […]

Imagine this scenario: You have been experiencing diarrhea for days and can’t determine what the cause of it is. Yes, I know it’s not something good to think about, but stay with me here. You desperately rush to the pharmacy and discover they are completely sold out of anti-diarrheal medication. This was exactly what happened in […]