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Lead In Drinking Water - Serious As A Heart Attack

By David Cassell

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Published: 07Oct2009
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Lead is the second most common contaminant found in tap water, next to chlorine. And trust me ladies and gentlemen, you wouldn't want even a drop of lead in your water supply.

The EPA said it best when they determined that there are no safe levels for lead in tap water and that even a small amount poses a health hazard.

What About Municipal Water Treatment

It is really not logical to treat water for lead from a central point because this contaminant originates between the water main in the street and your household plumbing system. Almost 100% of the piping fixtures across America can result in lead contamination in drinking water.

Health Effects

Small children and babies are particularly vulnerable to this contaminant. Learning and behavioral problems, poor kidney function and high blood pressure are some of the adverse effects that could arise from this type of contamination. What is worse is that often times the effects are irreversible.

A stressed out body or one that is mineral deficient is particularly vulnerable as well. In such conditions, lead that is stored within the body (in places like teeth and bones) is released in varying quantities.

How To Prevent Contamination.

By acquiring a point of use water purification system (such as a counter top or under counter purifier), you could achieve virtually a 100% removal of lead content in drinking water.

Purified water also is cleaner, is free of other synthetic chemicals and tastes great. The improved taste alone might encourage your children to drink more water and less of those unhealthy sugar-laden sodas.

When you consider that countertop or under counter water filters are not expensive and their potential impact on the health of the nation, you have to wonder why all households don't have one.

According to the EPA, better control of lead in drinking water could prevent annually, 680,000 cases of hypertension, 650 strokes, 880 heart attacks, and 670 premature deaths from heart disease in America.

Your job now is to find a quality water filter to give you the protection you deserve

What Is Quality Water Filter.

First off, make sure that the device you plan on buying is certified to National Sanitation Found (NSF) 53. NSF certification tells you what contaminants a filter can remove and in what quantities.

NSF 53 units can remove lead and other dangerous contaminants. By checking their website, you will find a list of certified purification units.

Your state's health department or a reputable independent lab also certifies filtration units. Make sure certification documentation is freely available on a supplier's website.

Secondly, don't buy from any suppliers who doesn't offer a money-back guarantee.

What You Should Do Now

Virtually every household and office is at risk of lead contamination. In order to give fully protect yourself and family, get a quality countertop water purifier or under sink water filter today.

You know what to look for in a quality purification device. It is just a matter on doing your due diligence online and finding a reputable supplier.

We researched the top filters in the market and found a multi-stage water filter that removes the highest amount of contaminants and improves your drinking water's taste. More details: http://www.best-water-filter-guide.com

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