Most people figure that water contamination is a third world problem and that there is no way this could be a complication in America. Third world countries are not the only locations in the world with serious water contamination issues. The fact is that we have this same issue right in our own backyards, so we can’t blame the destruction of water plants on a conflict or war for our problems. Or can we? The […]

What is the best way to treat contaminated water: filtering or distilling? The debate rages on. It’s not news that all around the world we have a serious water contamination issue that puts thousands of people at risk health wise. The most frightening thing is that water contamination isn’t “just” water contamination; it may actually be classified into four different categories – radioactive, organic, biological pathogens, and inorganic. Well, take your pick, as they’re all […]

Do we really know who is responsible for contaminated water, or do we spend most of our time trying to guess, because no one really knows? It’s a sad fact of life these days that everyone takes it for granted that we are drinking contaminated water. No one even takes the trouble to argue about it any longer either. Now that is a terrible commentary on life in the 21st century. It’s come to this […]

If you’re thinking about taking a trip out of the country be aware that the bottled water being sold to people in some countries is actually just local tap water. If you want to avoid Montezuma’s Revenge, also dubbed Traveler’s diarrhea, when on the road or in other countries, try to stick with the purest and freshest water possible, which is distilled. Even in foreign countries, distilled water is available with a little hunting. It’s […]

This is something few people think about – the drinking water at work. Not many people ask questions about water they get in their working environment and they likely need to start. That water cooler sitting in the corner of the office looks pretty darn good filled with fresh, clear and inviting water. However, is the water really all that it’s cracked up to be? The kind of container that it’s in makes a huge […]

It’s been a long time since we could really count on the purity and safety of the water we are drinking out of our taps. The plain and simple truth of the matter is that if you are drinking contaminated water, you are harming yourself. Aside from the diseases contaminated water may bear, drinking it will also slow down weight loss, disrupt digestion, and slow down the proper absorption of nutrition. With that going on, […]

Detoxifying ones body is a well-known approach to good health, which is highly recommended by holistic and naturopathic practitioners. However, they don’t always mention that water needs to be pure. It’s true; the first thing a good naturopath or holistic practitioner will mention at the end of any treatment is that to detoxify one’s body, one must drink lots of water. Abundant quantities on a daily basis will assist the body in cleansing itself by […]

Who hasn’t heard some real horror stories when it comes to the water we take for granted that spills out of our taps? Well get ready for the ride, things are worse than we think. This will totally shock you, and it should also boot many people into taking action about their drinking water. A fairly recent report done up by the Ralph Nader Institute indicates there are over 2,100 toxic (cancer causing) chemicals in […]

Ever wondered what happens to the water you eventually get out of your tap at home? What chemicals are put into it and how it is treated? Well, if you don’t wonder, then you are likely drinking some really poor quality water. If you do wonder, you no doubt have a water distillation system at home because you are a smart water consumer. Honestly, drinking contaminated water is a mega problem today and it isn’t […]

While you may have known that water has a variety of contaminates in it, did you ever stop to think it may also have lead present? Well, it does, along with several other chemicals that are very frightening. We don’t just have contaminated water in the US; it’s all over the world in various countries, including Canada. Of course many people associate third world countries with contaminated water without realizing they have bad water in […]