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Article: Purifying your tap water.(Ask Natural Life: Answers to your questions about healthy, sustainable living)
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- Natural Life
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- September 1, 2005
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Q: We would like to purchase a water purification system for our home. Which is best: reverse osmosis, carbon filtering or distillation?
A: We have seen studies identifying more than 2,000 contaminants in our water supply in North America. Even substances that may be intentionally added to drinking water, like chlorine, have been shown to cause health problems. So there's no doubt that purifying your tap water is a healthy idea.
The system you need depends on the problem you are trying to solve. So begin by having your water quality checked by your municipality or a private laboratory.
Different purification technologies each have strengths and ...