Posts Tagged by hexavalent chromium
Disinfection Byproducts in Water Linked To Alzheimer Disease
| November 8, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water filters, Water News |
A study has linked disinfection byproducts (DBPs) to adverse health effects such as Alzheimer’s. The report says a University of Illinois scientists has identified a cellular mechanism linked to the toxicity of a major class of drinking water disinfection byproducts. While the study does not suggest that drinking tap water will give you Alzheimer or…
Water Filter Benefits: Can Prevent Health Problems But not Heal Diseases
| August 4, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water filters |
Question What health benefits do water filters have? Is it true as some have claimed that water filters can heal sicknesses and diseases? What particular disorder can a filtration system remove or heal? In short, are there any health benefits for buying a home filtering devise? Answer Water filters can prevent any potential health problems…
Causes of Arsenic Increase in Drinking Water Plus Removal Methods
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water Distillers, Water filters, Water Softener |
The recent increase in tap water contamination has also increased the need for home filtering systems. There has also been news about arsenic, hexavalent chromium, and radioactive materials found in some tap water. Treatment alternatives to remove these water contaminants include reverse osmosis filters, ion exchange softeners, and some specialized solid carbon block filters. Avoid…
How to Filter Radioactive Materials From Drinking Water
| March 31, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water Distillers, Water filters |
If you would to know how to filter radioactive materials from drinking water, you’ve come to the right place. EPA recommends ion exchange (water softener) and reverse osmosis filters among the systems to filter radioactive materials in water. There have been reports that radioactive materials such as iodine-131 and radon have were detected in rain…
ZeroWater: The Cheapest and Only Certified Hexavalent Chromium Pitcher Filter
| January 18, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water filters |
The ZeroWater Pitcher System is the only a certified hexavalent chromium filter and it’s the cheapest system for removal of that dangerous chemical. In fact, a search of the NSF website shows that only ZeroWater Pitcher is listed under NSF/ANSI Standards 53 for Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects specific to hexavalent chromium contamination.…
EPA Approved Home Water Filter or Purifier System?
| January 14, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water filters |
EPA approved home water filters or purifiers do not exist. If you are looking for a home filtration or purification system labeled “EPA-approved,” you may not find one. If a water filter salesperson claims to have an EPA approved water filtration or purifiecation to sell, show him or her to a publication which clearly says…
Distillers: Chromium-6 Filtration Alternatives to Reverse Osmosis
| January 4, 2011 | Posted by brad under Water filters |
Besides ROs, distillers are other alternatives to remove hexavalent chromium from tap water. According to health experts, hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) is considered a health risk that can cause cancer, as well as nausea, ulcers, kidney and liver damage, and health problems. Filtering options have included reverse osmosis (RO), activated alumina, and distillation. You can find…
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