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Water Toxins

The EPA reported that over 84,000 known contaminants, such as chlorine, DBPs, pesticides, VOCs and lead, may be present in the water of US homes. (Source)

Water Contamination is Real

Our most precious resource, water, is being dangerously impacted by pollutants. In the last few years, the news media has started to take notice, and more and more reports are being published about how bad our water is in many areas of the US. See articles below:

USA Today—Contaminants in water are legal but still pose big health risks

CNN—Study: Public water supply is unsafe for millions of Americans

FOX—Toxic chemicals in drinking water for 6M Americans

NPR—Elevated Levels Of Suspected Carcinogen Found In States’ Drinking Water

Thankfully, public awareness has improved regarding the reality of what’s happening to the water we drink, bathe in, cook with and breathe in (steam). This impacts both city water and well water, but both include different types of contaminants and require different methods for treatment. We have outlined each of these below.

City Water

City Water Contaminants

 

We depend on city and municipal water treatment plants to help filter the water to our homes. Unfortunately, many of these microscopic contaminants are not able to be filtered out because of the cost involved with such a high quantity of water. Additionally, the chemicals such as chlorine and chloramines used to treat our water contain a dangerous by-product known as disinfection byproducts (DBPs). New research links DBPs to cancer, as well as reproductive and developmental problems. Here are some of the most common contaminants found in city water:

  • Disinfection byproducts (DBPs)—linked to cancer, as well as reproductive and developmental problems
  • Chlorine and chloramines—known to irritate to the skin and respiratory system
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—known to cause nervous system damage
  • Trihalomethanes (THMs), including chloroform—linked to cancer
  • Perchlorates—linked to thyroid and developmental problems
  • Petroleum products
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Hormone mimickers

How to Treat City Water Contaminants

There are a few options you can choose to filter out the contaminants before they enter your home’s water:

  • ToxinShield Whole House Water Filtration System—Toxin Shield filters out many of the invisible contaminants common in your city water. Many of these toxins are even more dangerous when inhaled (as steam) or absorbed through the skin than they are in your drinking water. Additionally, Toxin Shield will improve the taste and feel of your home’s water.
  • LeadShield Whole House Filtration System—Toxic lead levels in water have been a major concern ever since the water situation in Flint, Michigan, made national headlines. Lead Shield filter’s out harmful lead from your home’s water. In addition to lead, it also filters out other heavy metals such as fluoride and arsenic.
  • RevitaLife Drinking Water System—While Toxin Shield removes most contaminants from the city water entering your home, for drinking water, you may choose to filter everything out of your water. RevitaLife is an innovative reverse osmosis (RO) system that not only removes everything from your water, but also remineralizes your water with healthy trace minerals for a better taste and pH balance.

WELL Water

Well Water Contaminants

Well water provides your home with direct access to an aquifer without relying on municipality treatment and chemicals, but it doesn’t mean your water is without contaminants. The well you draw your water from is connected to channels of aquifers all over your area. While our soil does a good job of filtering out toxins before they reach these aquifers, many contaminants such as herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals (via septic systems) make their way into the water supply.

Here are some the most common contaminants found in city water:

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—known to cause nervous system damage
  • Trihalomethanes (THMs), including chloroform—linked to
    cancer
  • Perchlorates—linked to thyroid and developmental problems
  • Disinfectants, including chlorine
  • Disinfection byproducts (DBPs)—linked to cancer, as well as reproductive and developmental problems
  • Petroleum products
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Hormone mimickers

How to Treat Well Water Contaminants

  • IronShield Whole House Water Filtration System—In addition to Iron Shield’s ability to prevent iron staining and sulfur-like smells, it also includes our proprietary GX7 media to help filter out many of the invisible contaminants common in well water. These include pesticides, industrial contaminants, VOCs and more. These toxins are even more dangerous when inhaled (as steam) or absorbed through the skin than they are in your drinking water. Because Iron Shield uses natural air and GX7 media, it does not require heavy salt bags or the use of chemicals, keeping your treatment system simple and low maintenance.
  • RevitaLife Drinking Water System—While Iron Shield removes most contaminants from well water, you may choose to filter everything out of your drinking water. RevitaLife is an innovative reverse osmosis (RO) system that not only removes everything from your water, but also remineralizes your water with healthy trace minerals for a better taste and pH balance.

Tips to Help Protect Our Water

  1. Avoid certain household products that our ecosystem is not able to process.
  2. Properly dispose of harmful materials (motor oil, pesticides, leftover paints, prescription drugs).
  3. Avoid or limit the use of pesticides and herbicides.

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