Do YOU Need a Whole House Water Filter?

Sometimes people look at me funny when I say I sell whole house water filters for a living. Really? A "whole-house" filter, why do I need that? When I go on to explain that a whole house solution is an ideal for homeowners that are concerned about the chlorine, heavy metals, and more in their showers and drinking water they have a little "A-ha" moment.

A whole house filter will provide you protection from chlorinated water, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and much more in your water. No one likes to think that their water can have all these undesirable things in it, yet it very often does. Chlorinated water (especially in showers) is dangerous because it is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent). Don't get me wrong, our water has to be chlorinated, otherwise it would have many more problems (think cholera here), but the chlorine should be removed at the point of use prior to use and consumption in order to avoid the negative effects of ingestion and breathing it in.

The cost for it is really pretty low when you consider what you are getting in return. Besides, you'll no longer need to buy bottled water, which will save money (not to mention the environment). Maintenance is pretty easy, too.

Not all whole house water filters are created equally, however. Do your research to make sure the one you select will take care of YOUR water problems. There are many good options out there! If you want a recommendation from my company, feel free to fill out our recommendation form (this one is for city water) at http://www.puritec.com/city_water_recommend_form.html

Maria Williams is the owner and President of PuriTec.com and PuriTeam.com. She has a whole house filter system in her home and her hair and skin has never been better.

Follow-up on NYT Article: Media Reports Prompt Call to Action

Media Reports Prompt Call to Action

A series of recent articles by The New York Times and The Associated Press have prompted further investigation of water sources and contaminants by US EPA. The reports highlighted studies that found possible links between a common weed killer and health problems, lax enforcement of federal drinking water quality rules and high levels of contaminants in school water sources.

New studies on atrazine, a commonly used pesticide, have suggested that the pesticide in drinking water is associated with birth defects and reproductive problems among humans, even at levels that meet Federal standards. US EPA has launched a new study into the potential health risks of the weed killer.

Another study, on school drinking water hazards, prompted California Senator Barbara Boxer to contact US EPA, asking officials to explain how it oversees and enforces drinking water quality rules. The study found contaminants in public and private schools in all states but focused on schools with wells. Roughly one of every five schools with its own water supply violated the Safe Drinking Water Act in the past decade, yet the situation has gone largely unmonitored by the Federal government.

The Water Quality Association, in response to these reports, encouraged homeowners, businesses and schools to adopt POU and other treatment options. Filtering systems, which provide the highest technology available and are the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly, act as a final contaminant barrier and can further purify water for drinking.

- From the WQA 10/15/09

AP IMPACT: School drinking water contains toxins

A recently published article on the safety of water in schools:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090925/ap_on_re_us/us_toxic_water_schools

Top 10 Worst States for Toxic Water

Read new article posted on our website:

http://www.puritec.com/water_articles/view.asp?ID=16&CID=12

New York Times Article on Heavy Metals in Water

Eye-opening article in the New York Times published just yesterday:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/us/13water.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=water&st=cse

Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water

Another article published today on pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Reverse Osmosis systems will remove pharmas from your drinking water.

http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/pharmawater_factories.html

Pesticides in Water May Cause Birth Defects

Another article linking pesticides in drinking water to birth defects.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20090327/do-pesticides-make-birth-defects-crop-up