Countertop water filtration systems can remove all of those other things that I mentioned, as long as you choose the right product.
A countertop water filtration system will not remove bacteria, of course. When you hear reports about E-coli in the water-supply, the only thing you can do is boil, but you should filter first in order to prevent hazardous chemicals from becoming airborne in the kitchen.
The drug reports say that the traces were very small and probably not a health concern. “Probably” is not good enough for me. They figured perchlorate was safe, because it’s a naturally occurring substance. It turns out that it causes metabolic disorders and delayed development in children.
If you live in the US, you can’t find out if perchlorate is in your supply, because they don’t test for it. A countertop water filtration system that removes VOCs will also remove perchlorate. A dual stage carbon filter with a multimedia block will remove the drugs, as well.
Cryptosporidium and giardia typically get into households in the form of cysts. They cause illness. In the sick or weak, they can cause death. In order for countertop water filtration systems to remove the cysts, they must contain a submicron porous structure. Most of them don’t.
Chlorine removal is important for a number of reasons. But, if you want to protect your family’s health, you need countertop water filtration systems that do a lot more. Depending on where you live, you may need a whole lot more.
We know that THMs are in our supply, because they test for those. THMs cause colon and bladder cancer. Countertop water filtration systems may not be enough to completely protect you from them.
The latest research indicates that exposure for showering, swimming and drinking creates an unacceptably high cancer risk. Don’t make the kids stop swimming. Just buy a couple of filters.
Countertop Water Filtration Systems – What You Must Know Before Purchasing One
Do your research before buying a countertop water filtration system. There have been a lot of unhappy customers. Some countertop water filtration systems are simply chlorine filters.
Lead is a problem in many cities because the pipes are old and chlorine degrades them. It’s highly hazardous for kids, as you may know. But, what you might not know is that low level consumption increases an adult’s risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Ion exchange removes lead.
So, the steps you need to look for include carbon granules, multimedia blocks, submicron filters and ion exchange. With four simple steps a countertop water filtration system can protect your health and provide something that tastes great to drink.
Just about every day there is some new area of concern, some new type of contaminant to deal with. Drugs, perchlorate, THMs, cryptosporidium, giardia, benzene, lead, bacteria and others I’m sure that I’ve forgotten over the years.
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