Clean water is a hard one to solve. Filtering is a partial solution, there are always residues of the contaminates left. Given the stuff that is poured down the drain, it is very difficult to remove everything. I think one has a better chance starting with rain water instead of tap water, as rain water contain far less contaminates. There's an excellent yahoo group ( rainwaterharvest...@yahoogroups.com ) on rain water harvesting. In some places it is illegal to collect rainwater, so check the laws in your area.
When looking for a water filter, make sure it has an NSF certification. There are hundreds of filters in the market place and many do not performed as stated (what else is new). An NSF certificate ensure that the filter performs as stated.The following is some information about NSF. http://www.certifiedwaterfilters.com/whatisnsf.htm Distinguishing Between Certified & Non-Certified Water Filters One of the main purposes of the NSF *International* Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification Program is to assure that a drinking water treatment system performs in the marketplace as tested and certified by NSF ... http://www.nsf.org/consumer/about_NSF/cert_benefits.asp Benefits of NSF Certification No other independent testing programs require companies to comply with the strict standards imposed by NSF and its product certification programs. >From extensive product testing and material analyses to unannounced plant inspections, NSF is the only third-party testing organization to undertake a complete evaluation of every aspect of a product's development before it can earn our certification... On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 1:24 AM, RaVen <aslra...@gmail.com> wrote: > I was taught that Multipure's filters are the best made, American made, > NSF-Certified, and reduce more contaminants than the others. > > NSF Certification > > Recognized by regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal and > international level, NSF certification demonstrates that a product complies > with all standard requirements. NSF conducts periodic facility audits and > product testing to verify that the product continues to comply with the > standard. See the complete NSF product listings > <http://www.nsf.org/certified-products-systems>. > > NSF’s programs include testing and certifying drinking water treatment > products and water filters... > Why Do Companies Seek NSF Certification? > > Independent, third-party testing and certification through NSF helps > organizations: > > - Demonstrate compliance with national or international standards and > regulations > - Demonstrate independent validation and verification of their > commitment to safety and quality > - Increase credibility and acceptance with retailers, consumers and > regulators > - Benefit from enhanced product quality and safety > > On Oct 18, 2014, at 7:01 PM, TJ Garland <ironguard...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Why did you choose multi pure over Big Berkey? >
