Why Water Filters Are Important

Why Water Filters Are Important

We use water for everything. From cooking and cleaning to simply staying hydrated throughout the day.

Unfortunately, many of the water systems in the United States are contaminated by:

• Industrial pollution
• Water treatment byproducts
• Bacteria
• Heavy metals
• Parasites like Giardia

For example, there are 344 cities we’ve found with Arsenic in their water supplies. Total amounts of arsenic vary, but some of these cities are:

• Los Angeles, CA
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Dallas, TX
• Fort Worth, TX

 

• Indianapolis, IN
• Denver, CO
• Washington, DC
• Las Vegas, NV
• Milwaukee, WI

 

• Logan, UT
• Twin Falls, ID
• Maricopa, AZ
• Coral Gables, FL
• West Lafayette, IN

Many of these cities also carry byproducts left over from the chlorine treatment process that makes water safer to drink. The downside of this treatment is that chlorine and its byproducts have been linked to potential increased risk of cancer.

Water Filters Safely Remove Contaminants

Water pitchers with activated carbon filters remove significant amounts of contamination on their own.

You’re likely familiar with some of the brand names: Brita, PUR, Berkey, Zero, and Pelican.

Activated carbon is great at removing things like:

• Haloacetic acids – byproduct of chlorine treatment
• Atrazine – herbicide
• Trihalomethanes – byproduct of chlorine treatment
• Chloroform – anaesthetic
• Simazine – herbicide

However, the most effective way to get rid of things like Arsenic, Hexavalent Chromium, Uranium, Radium, Cyanide, and many others is through the use of Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems.

These are often referred to as “whole house systems” or “whole house filtration systems” and do an amazing job of reducing contaminants in the water you use for drinking, cooking, and bathing.

Filtered, Clean Water Reduces Cancer Risk

Many water contaminants have been shown to increase our risk for developing a variety of different cancers.

For example, the top 5 contaminants in LA’s water all show an increased risk of Cancer:

1. Arsenic – potential effect: Cancer
2. Bromate – potential effect: Cancer
3. Haloacetic acids – potential effect: Cancer
4. Hexavalent chromium – potential effect: Cancer
5. Total trihalomethanes – potential effect: Cancer

Removing these chemicals from your water should improve your health.

Note: Environmental studies with these findings were conducted by the Environmental Working Group. For in-depth, further reading check out their website: ewg.org.

Conclusion: What You Can Do Today

First, use the search bar below to find out what contaminants are in your water:

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Second, consider whether you just need new activated carbon filters or a more powerful, safer system:

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Cleaner, safer water in your city might be as simple as replacing the filters on your Brita or PUR pitcher. Ordering replacements is as easy as just a few clicks on Amazon here.

Better Protection With a Whole House System

If you’re looking for more protection against the worst chemicals and contaminants, we recommend contacting Aquasana to discuss whole house filtration systems. If you decide to purchase a system through this page, you will be eligible for a discount on a 600,000 gallon/6-year system.

Your health is worth it.