Pure Water
A pure water source is essential. If you have a private well, it should be tested regularly. Wells are not regulated by the federal government and are not subject to mandatory treatment for common contaminants.
Municipal water supplies are required to test and meet a federal standard, but they may still contain contaminants not identified through current testing or unwanted disinfection chemicals such as chlorine and chloramines and their byproducts. Fortunately, whether you have well water or municipal water, it can be filtered in your home or apartment.
If you own your home, a whole-house carbon filter will remove many chemicals of concern. Under sink and countertop models of various purification systems are relatively inexpensive and are useful as a secondary filter or for renters. More information about water purification can be found at Helping2Heal.org.
Drinking bottled water is not a solution. Even though bottled water is regulated, it can still contain bacteria and heavy metals as well as trace amounts of other chemicals, depending on its source. Whether water is bottled in plastic or glass, there is concern for potential micro- and nanoplastic contamination from the bottles and bottle caps, as well as the plastic filters and equipment used during processing. Plastic bottles also have the potential to leach endocrine disrupting chemicals like BPA and phthalates into the water, especially when the bottles are stored for long periods of time or when exposed to heat. Filtering your water and using it to fill your own reusable glass or stainless steel water bottles is your best option.
Safe Products & Solutions
General Ecology – Manufacturer of “structured matrix” drinking water purification systems.
Krudico – Manufacturer of whole-house activated carbon filters and water treatment solutions.
Microline Systems - Available as reverse osmosis or multiple-stage filtration systems, using ceramic elements and other filter technologies.
WOW Water - This system delivers a constant flow rate and uses less water than most reverse osmosis systems.
Hydrotech Water - Whole home water filters and RO Systems.
Pure Water - One of the oldest and best water distiller manufacturers in the US.