Many people have asked for more in depth info on the benefits of shower filters.
Questions have ranged the generic, what are the benefits, to will I really feel the difference in my hair and/or skin.
Here are the major benefits for which people have shown the most interest:
I got my Sprite shower filter and really love it!
The instructions suggest back flushing the filter every month, but there are no details on exactly how to do this.
Can you tell me how to back flush my shower filter?
The town of Mount Desert in Maine has voted to remove fluoride from their drinking water supply.
Usually, the news is about some town that decided not to add fluoride to their water, but to actually vote (229 vs. 42) to remove fluoride is something new. Read the rest of this entry »
Lots of people seem to have shower heads that they absolutely won’t part with, so they’re looking for a shower filter that will work with their beloved showerhead.
Well, the answer to the above question is good news for showerhead lovers around the world…
This question seems to come up more often as various companies market products to remove chloramines from shower water.
Several websites want you to believe that chloramines are dangerous and need to be removed from your shower.
Truth is that chloramines are not a concern in the shower or bath tub. Here’s why…
The US Geological Survey New Hampshire and Vermont Water Science Center created a model for predicting locations where ground water will contain high levels of arsenic.
This information will be used by water system planners and as an exposure assessment in an epidemiological study of bladder cancer in the region. Read the rest of this entry »
Yes, the LivingWaters 5-stage Fluoride filter will remove the fluoride used in England.
England is using hexafluorosilicic acid, which is also the most common fluoridation additive in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »
Question:
I am looking for a filter I can connect in-line to my water line to go to an automatic espresso machine.
The espresso machine company recommends a filter that will remove all sediment and calcium. Read the rest of this entry »
In an interview about her new book, The Works: Anatomy of a City, author Kate Ascher tells an interesting story about how the two existing tunnels that bring water to New York city are leaking.
These tunnels cannot be shut down for inspection or repair because the city is so dependent on them. Read the rest of this entry »
This answer requires a little background.
KDF-55 is a mixture of Zinc and Copper, as certain impurities are removed from the water, Zinc and Copper ions are released. Read the rest of this entry »
