The short version: While U.S. drinking water is some of the safest in the world, recent reports from the Environmental Working Group and others have shown that there are literally hundreds of chemicals and other contaminants that end up in it. Luckily, it’s relatively easy to remove the bad ones by making simple changes to your life, like using a water filter (after writing this story, I ran out and bought a new Brita). Read about the easy steps you’ll want to take here.
Why bother making the effort? Because you’ll be reducing your risk of miscarriage, bladder cancer and lead poisoning–just to name a few. Besides, you should feel good about what you’re drinking: a recent study found that people who load up on water (instead of other beverages, including tea, coffee and juice) have healthier diets, too.
-Camille
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I always feel torn about this too. I hate using all the plastic bottles because they never leave (and def aren’t healthy) but my tap is horrible. I think you have the right idea with the Brita..I need one myself:)
Here’s a great site for plastic consumption too if you’re interested:) http://www.plasticpromise.org
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I have become super lazy about making sure my water is filtered. I have a Brita but I also have water bottles that I refill, and it’s not a fun chore to try to pour water into them with a Brita. But I may have to start. It’s easy to forget about the chemicals you’re drinking – thanks for the reminder!
we found a great solution, it makes 3 to 8 gallons of fresh pH balanced oxygen rich drinking water and unit acts as an air purifier too