SAFE DRINKING WATER

is it possible for a Brita faucet filter to contain fluoride?

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:54:42 +0000

please help, I’m really against fluoride and want to know.

Thanks!

Yes, it is..hope that helped

How can I filter water easily when going camping.?

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:54:25 +0000

It has to be light cause I’d have to carry it around when hiking.

If you want to filter water easily than buy a water filter. There’s plenty of models from around a half-dozen different manufacturers, ranging in price from $20 (for a low-efficiency straw type filter) to over $150 (even beyond for specialized units) for high-efficiency hand-pump filters.

For around $60, the Katadyn Hiker is a good filter that’s been around for over 30 years and is still considered one of the top models in terms of performance, reliability and cost. The First Need XL costs about twice the price but widely considered the best of all portable hand-pumped water filters. Several units by MSR are lightweight, compact and effective against protozoa, bacteria, viruses AND chemical contamination.

I have also used gravity filter systems from MSR and while I initially found them convenient and effective, (fill and hang before setting-up camp, water’s ready by the time you’re done), I found that over the long-term they were less convenient because of the frequent back-flushing necessary to maintain adequate flow.

Do your on-line research on sites such as REI then visit your local outfitter or outdoors/camping retailer to compare size/weight and get additional recommendations.

You do need to understand that there is always the potential for any water filter to fail on the trail. You should carry at least one backup method of purifying water. I also bring chlorine-dioxide (unscented household bleach) in a dropper-bottle, and have a metal cup or a cook-set with a stove and fuel to boil as a last resort.

Note that with boiling it is not necessary to maintain a boil for long periods. Clinical research indicates that merely bringing water to a rolling boil is sufficient to kill all pathogens (though at higher altitudes the boiling point occurs at lower temperatures, so above 8,000 feet ASL you should boil for 3 minutes).

Iodine has proven to be unreliable at destroying Cryptosporidium, a common waterborne protozoa, and often is not well tolerated (taste), resulting in higher risks for dehydration. Chlorine Dioxide (tablets or simple household bleach at a rate of 3 to 5 drops per liter) will kill all pathogens but requires up to 4 hours treatment time to reliably destroy Crypto. As mentioned above, surface contamination is a problem with chemical treatment, so either ensure the lip and treads of your water container are exposed to the disinfecting chemicals or transfer disinfected water to a known clean container before drinking.

The following link is a short but helpful article from Family Physicians Inquiry Network on water purification methods.
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My white plastic ice trays accumulate brown rings around each water square. I’ve had the Health Department…?

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:56:02 +0000

…out for testing, and it’s not rust. Is the only remedy soaking them in bleach? I’ve bought colored trays but these rings show regardless. Must I go to the expense of an under-sink water filter, and even if I did, would the minerals it removes end the problem?

if its a reddish brown color its from there being a lot of iron in your water. If you have a water softner youcan buy what is called "iron out" from a local harware store to remove it.

Do you need a water softener if you have a whole house water filtration system?

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:55:47 +0000

I have done some research and have found that Aquasana is the best overall water filtration system. My question is if you would need a water softener if you have a whole house water filtration system. What would be your thoughts on this regarding which one I would need, and which brand would be best to invest in.

nope

if your water is rusty? will water filters like britta or pur filter it out?

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:54:39 +0000

my tap water the cold is rusty, and i cant afford to buy 8-9 gallons of bottled water for cooking and drinking?

do these water filtration systems like Britts or Pur will they filter out the rust and give me clean drinking water?

no, it is too dangerous to drink that water.

Cleansui Premium On Tap Faucet Water Filter Purifier System

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:25 +0000

This is cleansuis premium faucet water purification with LCD display. Features the super high grade 13 + 2 filter system.

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Recommended Countertop Water Filtration System

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:24 +0000

Multi Pure offers the highly recommended countertop water filtration systems for you on the market. For over 30 years their water filtration systems have been setting new standards for the best safest drinking water for you. This video shows you the many reasons why these water filtration systems are the best.

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Outdoor Whole House Water Filter – Free Water Filter

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:23 +0000

To watch the video on outdoor whole house water filter click here: http://www.170gallonsaday.com
In this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGAZe9-xdG4) you will learn how to build a whole house water filter.

You hear about water contaminants in our public water supply system, and wonder if the water you are drinking is safe. Then you hear that the contaminants in the water are at a level that is safe for human consumption. The factor that is not being taken into account, is that most of these contaminants do not leave your body, so they begin to build up over time. After a period of time your body will contain enough contaminants that they will begin to cause health issues. That is why people over 40 begin to experience a variety of health issues, because the contaminants have been building up for years and have finally reached levels that the body cannot handle.

Click here for the full article: http://www.absoluterights.com/outdoor-whole-house-water-filter/

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Under Sink Water Filter Replacement

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:21 +0000

This is a live demonstration of a filter cartridge change in a typical under sink water filter system. See Aquaman do it the right way and learn some great tips along the way. The SY-2650 system in this video is very similar to many common under sink drinking water filter systems. The Pentek P-250A filter set is also very popular and commonly used in these types of systems.

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Water Softener Systems

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:20 +0000

http://watersoftenersystems.co/ – Information regarding water softener systems, enter to get full updates

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