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water testing conducted on your water at least once a year.
Then install the appropriate water filter.
We’ve all heard how drinking plenty of clean, potable
water is one of the few smart, healthy habits we all need
to pick up. But every once in a while, some "expert"
tries to challenge this fact, saying that eight glasses a
day is unnecessary or overkill. But what’s the point?
No one can really dispute the fact that we all need water
to maintain our health, so why split hairs over whether six
glasses a day is the "right" number (or is it seven)?
The important thing is to consume lots of water, as most of
us likely don’t drink enough daily. And unless you are
under doctor’s orders to monitor your water intake--drink
all you want. Your body will usually let you know when to
slow down ... and your frequent bathroom trips should be a
dead give-away.
The Common Denominator
One thing all the experts can agree on is our need to consume
plenty of clean, safe water--with the key words being "clean"
and "safe."
Overall, American tap water is not in terrible shape. However,
between our growing, "sprawling" population and
ever-increasing pollution, our nation’s water quality
continues to decline in many areas. Experts in the fields
of science, medicine and ecology all agree that unsafe water
is a genuine health threat. The millions who die around the
world each year from water-related illnesses are all the proof
you need.
The "Band-Aid" Approach
Our water problems are growing so rapidly that we usually
just treat the symptoms, rather than address and fix the real
causes. Billions of dollars are spent on bottled water and
home water filters in the United States each year. These clear
"Band-Aid" approaches show that the public recognizes
that our water supply is in jeopardy, but it doesn’t
solve the problem. Just cooking or drinking with bottled or
filtered water alone doesn’t necessarily protect you
and your family from absorbing water-borne contaminants. Are
you using bottled or filtered water when you cook, shower,
bathe or brush your teeth? Probably not.
Cause & Effect
The water cycle that replenishes our drinking water is under
constant assault from industrial pollution and human contamination.
Our consumption and waste in this country are expanding exponentially.
Our massive industrial capacity is unmatched and often unchecked.
Our urban water pipe infrastructure is aging rapidly and is
literally crumbling in some cities.
The United States still has over 50 million people who get
their water from unprotected private water wells. The undeniable
facts, plus basic common sense, should indicate that our water
supply is vulnerable ... thus, so are we.
Fighting Back
Luckily, we are starting to see the big picture. Reports of
contaminated U.S. drinking water supplies are in the news
everyday. When toxic levels of lead are discovered in homes
and schools in our nation’s capitol, it becomes more
difficult to keep these types of stories quiet. Go online
and punch the term "contaminated drinking water"
into Google.com and see for yourselves just how widespread
the problem is.
As we’ve said, the only way to know the true quality
of your own water supply is to test it at least once a year
with a certified lab. "Certified" means that the
lab adheres strictly to EPA and health department testing
protocols and analyzes your tap water with sophisticated detection
equipment. If a lab is not certified, the accuracy of your
tests cannot be accurate or guaranteed.
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