Louisville Drug Use: Drugs Found in Drinking Water – the Shocking Truth

IIt seems that, in this day and age, every time you hear the news, there is a new shocking story about incidents of drugs found in drinking water.

For example, according to Associated Press (AP) investigation results which appeared on the news in December of last year, “a vast array of pharmaceuticals – including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones – have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans”.

The report goes on to say that, in the course of a five-month inquiry, the AP discovered that drugs had been found in supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas – from Southern California to Northern New Jersey, from Detroit to Louisville.

What is very disturbing is that, according to the report, the federal government doesn’t require any testing and hasn’t set safety limits. In fact, of the 62 major providers contacted, the drinking water for only 28 was tested!

I could go on and on about the various startling scientific findings that are released from time to time, clearly establishing a link between contaminated water that reaches our home and serious diseases.

The question is: What can each and every one of us can do about this phenomenon?

Generally speaking, you are faced with two basic options: You can either buy bottled water, or you can use a home purifier system, either point-of-use (installed at specific outlets), or point-of-entry.

As for the first option, that is purchasing bottles to cover your everyday needs, you should better think again.

Although a lot of money has been spent on advertising to convince the general public that bottled water represents the best quality, the sad truth is that it is seldom better than tap. In essence, in most of the cases what you end up doing is buying expensive tap water in bottles!

The fact is that there are no government standards that require bottled water to be any better, purer or safer than tap. According to federal regulations, bottles are subject to quality tests, not any more stringent than for tap, only if it is transported across state lines. It is estimated that about 60% to 70% of all bottles are completely exempt from testing, simply because they are packaged and sold within the same state!

Personally, I think that your only viable option is to investigate the possibility of a purifier system, either point-of-use or point-of-entry. Now, again there is a lot to consider, as there are various technologies available. Multi stage carbon filters, reverse osmosis and distillers are to name a few. The important thing to explore is which product represents the best value.

To become better informed about the various solutions to your pure water needs and find out what I personally recommend, visit my website.

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