Archive for May, 2007

High-Risk Areas

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Generally speaking, these are some of the areas around the world where you should not drink the water without treatment (and the disease risks):

  • Indian Subcontinent
    Cholera, Salmonella, Hepatitis A & E, Amebiasis
  • Africa
    Salmonella, Hepatitis, Giardiasis, Amebiasis
  • Mexico, Central and South America
    Salmonella, Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Hepatitis
  • Russia and former USSR countries
    Giardiasis
  • Asia
    Cholera, Salmonella, Giardiasis

To be safe, water in these areas should always be treated, even in developed areas, with some type of approved biological  water filter or portable water filter product that is designed for removal of biological contaminants.

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High-Risk Filtration Needs

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

In areas where viral contamination is a risk a good water filter bottle used in conjunction with chlorine tablets will render your water safe to drink. There is no need to wait 30 minutes once the tablets are dissolved, since the filtration process removes the larger, hard-shelled creatures such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Unfortunately, no water treatment method is perfect.

The use of a biological bottle in combination with chlorine tablets will help insure that your water is the safest possible. Don’t let yourself get sick because you didn’t take the necessary precautions.

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Water Filtration Devices for Travel Use

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

Water filtration devices are one of the most economical answers for long-term travelers or groups. Those equipped with effective filters (.2 microns) remove all of the bacteria and parasites, and some of the viruses without changing the taste of the water, and without a waiting period. The filters are easily replaced and inexpensive, keeping the cost per gallon down. Filtration is a terrific solution for pregnant women or iodine sensitive individuals in areas where viral contamination is not a concern. It is also very effective for long-term use where prolonged, daily exposure to iodine may result into a health issue, provided that the user has been completely inoculated against local viruses.

Micro-biological filters are easy to find and when used in conjunction with a water bottle are simple to use. They will allow you to simply fill up and squeeze the water through the filter.

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Water Solutions for Traveling Overseas

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

There are five basic methods to address water safety problems: bottled water, boiling, distilling, and filtering.

For many travelers, the best option is a personal water filter, which filters water without the delay of distillation, or the thirty-minutes required with iodine or chlorine tablets alone. Not to mention portable water filters are the least expensive and most convenient way to insure safe drinking water.

There are many different types of personal water filters, but the easiest is the filtered water bottle. A filtered water bottle can be filled out up anywhere and as you drink it filters the water. The other types of personal filters are often too complex and time consuming to use quickly. Filtered water bottles are the most effective and economical way to go! Get one for yourself before your next trip overseas!

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What Are the Risks?

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

Undertreated water is a wonderful home for microorganisms such as viruses (polio, hepatitis), bacteria (cholera, salmonella, streptococcus), and parasites (Giardia Lamblia, Cryptosporidium). Exposure to these organisms can cause serious illness, and in some cases may be fatal.

These risks are avoidable when using the proper method of filtration. If you or someone you know travels internationally they need to look into a biological filter. The easiest to use are the filtered water bottles.

Filtered water bottles are great because you don’t make a scene and offend someone because your refusing to drink their water. They allow you to safely drink the water that you wouldn’t under normal circumstances.

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Why Do We Need Water Purification?

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Whether at home or abroad, everyone needs clean, wholesome water every day (a good rule of thumb is at least 1/2 gallon of water per person per day). Many countries do not impose the same sanitation requirements on their water supply that we are accustomed to at home, resulting in serious health risks to the unwary traveler.

When at home use a low level filter for chlorine, bad taste and ordor removal, and maybe even find one that will filter heavy metals. However, if you are traveling abroad don’t risk your health use a high level biological water filter that will filter bacteria, cysts, and protozoa.

Filtering water doesn’t have to be a hassle, find a filter that is combined with a water bottle to simplify the process. These filtered water bottles are so easy cause you just fill them up, screw the cap on, and as you begin to drink it begins to filter! Your life doesn’t need any more complications so eliminate the risk by adding a filtered water bottle!

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Filtered Water Bottles

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Think for a second. When you want the cleanest, best tasting water what do you think of? If you could put your hands on fresh, clean water right now, where would you turn? Tap water? Bottled water? Most likely not. Everybody knows that tap water is quite gross, and most bottled water is very expensive and hard to find in remote areas. What other options do we have? Refrigerator filters are great only when at home. Water fountains at the gym are just tap water.

Why have we gone so long without having a way to get pure, clean water whenever we want? We drive cars, transplant organs, and put a man on the moon, but we can’t find a way to make water? Well, the good news is filtered water bottles have been available for decades, but just are not well known. The idea of having a water filter built into a refillable water bottle is great! You can simply refill your bottle at the tap or any other water source. The harmful elements are removed, and it tastes great! Get a water filter bottle today. It makes great water and saves you money.

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