Is Your Tap Water Pure?

Do you know what is in the tap water you drink? There’s an easy way to find out. The Environmental Working Group analyzed water throughout the United States and identified 316 different contaminants. Many of these contaminants are not regulated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The contaminants included heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial pollutants. Increased risk of cancer and other diseases is associated with exposure to these pollutants, so it’s important to know if you are being subjected to them. However, bottled water isn’t necessarily safer. EWG also analyzed 10 different bottled waters and found that many of them contained the same pollutants as tap water. The bottled water not only contained the pollutants, it also contained chemicals that had leached into the water from the plastic bottle. EWG suggests using water pitchers that contain carbon filters or getting a filter that attaches directly to your faucet. To find out how your city rates, visit
ewg.org/tap-water
Search by zip code for results of water quality tests in your area.
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Ginger, Herb water?

Ginger - is a great way to add  "zing" to your water. When paired with hot water, It clears your throat and sinuses.

Herbs - Mint, lemongrass can be added to your water as well, you can crush it first, then add water, that will help release the aroma.

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Do you filter your water?

We live in the suburb with city water, there are 2 water filtration method that we use. One is a Brita pitcher with drop in filter for my wife, who prefers room temperature water, the other is my LG Refrigerator with a built in slide in filter.

Years ago when I used to live in Oklahoma (think small town with only 1 traffic light). I had a reverse osmosis system, it did a wonderful job, the town was called sulphur and the water lived up to its name.

Here's a great article on buying water filtration system.

So what kind of water filtration system do you use? Care to share in the comments area? submit a tip while you're at it! photo credit: gocarts