Many people as about water filtration benefits...is it really better than tap and bottled water? The answer is quite simple...absolutely.
 

        The latest research shows that drinking water contains over 2000 harmful chemicals, and EPA regulations only set standards for about 50 of them. That means that the water you drink and shower with every single day is filled with toxic materials.

 

        The benefits of water filtration lie in the fact that the better water filters can remove many of these contaminants, yielding cleaner, safer, purer, better tasting water for you and your family.

 

        Many people ask: Well what about bottled water? Surely that's better than tap, right? Wrong. Bottled water is only required by law to be as good as tap water. More disturbingly, the standards for bottled water only apply when it is shipped across state lines...there are no laws governing quality when it remains in the state it is manufactured in...scary, huh?

 

Do all filters offer the same water filtrtion benefits?

        As with all products on the market, some are better than others. There are those that remove very few toxins from water...there are others that actually remove too much, eliminating healthful trace minerals that our body's need.

 

Here's what to look for if you really want to reap the benefits of water filtration:

    * Make sure the filter you choose removes chlorine, lead and chemicals called VOCs (volatile organics) and cysts, amon other harmful components.
    * Read through the Performance Data Sheet to determine what toxins are removed and compare to other products.
    * Look for California certification. California's Board of Health set the most stringent standards when it comes to certifying a water filter's performance.
    * Don't buy from any manufacturer that makes unsubstantiated claims. They should be able to support everything with documentation.