Can You Get Rid of Chemicals in Tap Water?
This scared me to death! I recently read a statement by former EPA administrator, William K. Reilly, who said, “Drinking water in the U.S. is among the top four public health risks posed by environmental problems.” I went on to read that scientific experts have detected over 2100 cancer-causing chemicals in tap water. It would seem that if you drink tap water you’re exposing yourself to quite a health risk. But just how do you rid your household of this harmful contamination? Fortunately for us, the water purification industry has long been aware of this potentially dangerous situation. They were able to take filtration processes that were utilized by the printing and photo industries, and apply them to the purification of drinking water. Reverse osmosis and distillation are the two most recognized systems that have been adapted for home use. But getting rid of chemicals in tap water can be an expensive and inconvenient chore. Reverse osmosis and distillation are beginning to lag behin
