| Water purification through chlorine disinfection began in | | | | of cancer causing chemicals every time that you turn |
| the United States in the late 1800s. It is only considered | | | | on a faucet. |
| a water purifier because it kills some microscopic | | | | According to the Ralph Nader Research Institute, there |
| bacteria and other living organisms, while preventing | | | | are 2100 different toxic chemicals in groundwater, |
| the growth of algae. | | | | reservoirs and flowing through the taps of every home |
| Home water purifiers have come a long way in the | | | | in America. The EPA limits the amount that can be |
| last hundred years. Public systems haven't changed all | | | | present before the public water purification facilities |
| that much. | | | | can store it for human consumption, but the tests are |
| Yes, there is new water purification technology. There | | | | faulty and can be misreported. |
| have been leaps forward and steps back. | | | | No one knows what effect these toxic chemicals can |
| Treatment plants may use as many as 14 different | | | | have when a human being is exposed to them |
| steps to clean up what we have put in our | | | | constantly throughout the course of his or her lifetime. |
| environment. But, a home water purifier is still an | | | | The EPA is only concerned about immediate, not |
| absolute necessity. | | | | long-term health risks. It is up to the individual |
| Water purifiers that remove chlorine and chlorine | | | | homeowner to think of the long term. But, if the |
| by-products are some of the most technologically | | | | homeowner installs the right water purifiers, then there |
| advanced systems that we have available. They truly | | | | is no need to worry. All you have to do is remember |
| belong in every home that is serviced by a public | | | | to replace your water purifier filters. |
| water purification process that includes a chemical | | | | One company has even taken care of that for you. If |
| disinfection step. That covers the majority of homes in | | | | you buy from them and sign up for their water-for-life |
| America. | | | | program, your replacement cartridges are shipped |
| There are many respected physicians who believe | | | | straight to your door, right on schedule. How could it be |
| that the huge increase in cancer and heart disease | | | | any simpler? |
| since 1900 is directly related to the use of chlorine as a | | | | It is amazing to me that people will still cook with and |
| water purifier. The risk of cancer has gone from 1 in | | | | drink straight from the tap. Water purifiers are relatively |
| 50 to 1 in 3. For men, it's even worse. One out of two | | | | inexpensive and the best ones are highly effective. |
| will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. | | | | Why would you take the risk when water purification |
| Water purifiers that remove chemical contaminants | | | | can be accomplished so easily right in your own |
| can reduce the risk. Water purification at the home | | | | kitchen? |
| level should be listed as a cancer preventative. | | | | Now is the time for you take action on what you have |
| You take your antioxidants. You avoid overexposure | | | | learned here and start comparing water purifiers so |
| to the sun. You avoid known carcinogens whenever | | | | that you can make the best choice for you and your |
| possible. But, without a water purifier in the house, you | | | | family. |
| expose yourself to hundreds, maybe even thousands | | | | |