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In 1988, a paper published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the possible roundup of debris on stable areas of the Pacific due to global wave patterns. Charles Moore, an ocean researcher, confirmed its existence in 1997 when he came across vast areas of Pacific waters with unusually high concentration of plastic debris. Since then the Pacific Garbage Patch became a global concern.

The Pacific garbage patch is estimated to be as large as 5%-7% of the whole Pacific ocean and grows at an alarming rate. Studies conducted found a large concentration of plastic particulates on the water samples. These are not seen by the naked eye and plastics do not degrade easily they just disintegrate up to molecular level while retaining their polymer structure. Think of it as fine powdered plastic which seemed to dissolve in water but still remains plastic.

We may think that this is far from our homes but we must also consider the fact that the Earth has 97% salt water and just 3% fresh water. On the 3% fresh water only 1% is available for drinking and human consumption. No matter how we try to prevent it, there are still risks that salt water may combine with our water source especially on coastal areas.

The water cycle involves creating freshwater from vapor through precipitation on land. Millennia of this cycle have created fresh water bodies inland. Aquifers are rocks or any semi-permeable substance that isolate debris and other impurities on fresh water which is accessed through wells and streams. In effect, it’s nature’s way of making sure we drink fresh water.

However there are limitations on how effective these aquifers could function. Overuse of groundwater prevents the natural replenishment of aquifers effectively destroying them. Nowadays, saltwater intrusion on groundwater is becoming a problem for coastal communities.

Global warming is slowly causing the rise of sea level. The rise of sea level is directly proportional to the worsening of salt water intrusion. This was best observed when Hurricane Katrina swept large amounts of saltwater on coastal lands. Agricultural yield and soil productivity were largely affected.

We are not sure yet how much worse has the salt water breached the aquifers. The long term effects are not yet defined. But this is what we know, the Pacific garbage patch is not improving and there will come a time that our water source might have plastic particulates which are relatively toxic and are even considered carcinogens due to the leaching of BPA on the water. For now, let’s just do our best to protect what our families drink and eat by using commercial house filters and living a healthy lifestyle.

**image is from the State of Washington Department of Ecology website

Yes, I found the answer to taking better care of my family’s health. I know you too, will be happy with what I found: the Contamin-Eater Whole House water filtration system by Selecto, Inc., the industry leader in commercial filtration innovationand made right here in the USA. Now they’re available for your home right here at ezclearwater!

Donna Hoffman is the owner of http://www.ezClearwater.com , provider of the highest quality, earth-friendly water purification products for home, office, pool and spa. Our goal is to share products that are “Good to You and Mother Earth Too.”

City Water, Well Water, Bottled Water: Know What You’re Drinking

We all depend on water for our survival and we all have it running in our homes. Regardless of if you are using city water, well water and bottled water you run the risk of taking in toxins and contaminates; some sources run a bigger risk than others. Do you know what is in your drinking water? It is often chlorine, chloramines, lead, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and even feces and without the best drinking water filters you may be at risk!

Our drinking water quality continues to fall and the government is not doing much about it. Chlorine or worse yet, chloramines are being added to our water supply to act as a disinfectant and with the levels used this in itself poses a serious risk. Even purchased drinking water programs often fail to filter out all of the chemicals and contaminates in the water used and many of them do not remove chloramines. Chloramines are a combination of chlorine and ammonia and can become carcinogenic when combined with some organic compounds, the same organics that are commonly found in our water sources. Another problem is posed with bottled water and that is the toxins that are in the bottles. BPA in plastic drinking water bottles has been linked to cancer making another concern we must keep in mind with our drinking water.

Additionally our ground water is suffering much contamination with the huge level of pesticides, animal feces from farming and other contaminates that reach our ground water and put us in risk. This is why, no matter what the source of your drinking water is, water filters are a necessity.

We have established that water filters for our drinking water such as under the sink water filters are a must, but can we really afford to neglect the contaminates and toxins that are in the water that we shower in, wash our clothing and dishes in and brush our teeth with?

The human body contains about 60% water. The quality of the water we drink is important; however, equally important is the water we expose our bodies to. Our skin absorbs everything that it comes in contact with including contaminates and toxins that are in the water while we shower. The longer we are exposed to the water the worse that exposure is and children who enjoy playing in the bath for thirty to forty minutes are at an increased risk. This can be lessened greatly with the installation of a whole house water filtration system.

We need water to survive; however, that survival can be made much longer when the water is pure and clean and free from toxins. If you are not using the best drinking water filters or better yet, whole house water filtration, you may be consuming chlorine, sediments including rust, drugs, industrial waste, animal waste and in total about 80,000 chemicals and toxins.

City water, well water and even bottled water is simply not always safe for human exposure. High quality water filters can protect you and your family from the harmful and often deadly contaminates in the water. With all the pollution and toxins in the world today that increase our risks of cancer, home water filters can greatly reduce some of the risks.
 

Yes, I found the answer to taking better care of my family’s health. I know you too, will be happy with what I found: the Contamin-Eater Whole House water filtration system by Selecto, Inc., the industry leader in commercial filtration innovationand made right here in the USA. Now they’re available for your home right here at ezclearwater!

Donna Hoffman is the owner of http://www.ezClearwater.com , provider of the highest quality, earth-friendly water purification products for home, office, pool and spa. Our goal is to share products that are “Good to You and Mother Earth Too.”

Chloramines Used in City Water

Chloramines are chemical compounds used as a disinfectant in water and is becoming widely used instead of chlorination to treat public water systems. Chloramine is created by combining chlorine and ammonia. Although chloramines do not dissipate before reaching the customer the way that chlorine can, it often converts organic materials commonly found into carcinogenic compounds. Fortunately, chloramines can be removed from your showers and taps through the use of a quality filter.

Chloramines are used for public water systems, not because they are better than the formerly used chlorine, but because it is easy to make and less expensive. The EPA estimates that within the next few years 90% of public water utilities nation wide will use chloramines; despite the lack of studies for human effects. Besides the tendency to become carcinogenic and contributing to cancer with sustained exposure, there are a number of other adverse reactions to chloramines reported. Purchasing a filter that will protect your family from chloramines will be a necessity if the EPA is not stopped from going forward with this project.

House water filters will protect you and your family from the adverse reactions that can be caused from prolonged exposure to not only chloramines, but also arsenic, lead and fluoride. Protecting your family from reactions such as: rashes, severe dry skin, welts and blisters as well as respiratory problems and cancer can be as simple as installing house water filters.

Under the sink filters or whole house purification systems for the h2o you drink, are essential today to protect us from the contaminates that come out of your faucet or shower. And don’t feel that you are safer when you buy it from the store by the bottle. Even purchased bottled water has concerns with contamination and the impact of the abundance of discarded bottles on the environment.

Having a filtration system is important for your family’s health. A level of important protection is gained from these types of filters (such as under the sink or whole house systems) so that we do not ingest the harmful contaminates. Keep in mind that exposure to these contaminants can create just as severe problems as ingesting them.

Our skin absorbs everything in the air as well as everything that we come in contact with. People are now becoming aware of what they are exposed to and are choosing organic cotton clothing, all natural detergents for their clothes and all natural skin care products to avoid exposure to the massive number of contaminates, carcinogens and chemicals used today. Protecting yourself in this way is a wonderful way to keep a healthy body, but are we safe in our own shower? Chances are, unless you have a tested and pure well water system (rare today) or unless you have a whole house filtration system installed in your home you are not.

Whole house water filters can protect you from: chlorine, chloramines, lead, sediment, foul taste or odors, ammonia, hydrogen sulfite, as well as a host of other contaminates both chemical and organic. These filter systems are different from the under the sink filters that cannot protect you in the shower. The whole house filter system hooks up to the water inlet to your home so that everything you use from the public utilities company is filtered and you are protected.

The simple truth is, we cannot fully know what is in our public water and the public utilities do not have to disclose everything in a way that we are fully aware. Simply filtering your water can give you the security you desire when drinking, watching your children play in the tub or taking a shower yourself. So give yourself the protection you need by installing a whole house water filtration system.

These days water contaminants are the kind you can’t see – toxic chemicals causing cancer, birth defects, infertility, and more. I’m relieved to know I’m now protecting my family’s health because we use state-of-the-art water filtration by Selecto Inc., made right here in the USA. Selecto has been innovating for commercial customers for 25 years. Now these superior filtration systems are available for home and office use through ezclearwater!

Donna Hoffman is the owner of http://www.ezClearwater.com , provider of the highest quality, earth-friendly water purification products for home, office, pool and spa. Our goal is to share products that are “Good to You and Mother Earth Too.”

Drinking Fluoride Water: Good or Bad?

Most everyone is aware that our public water systems include fluoride that is added to the water. The reason for the addition is to help prevent tooth decay; this is good right? The answer to this depends on the source of the fluoride as well as the levels that are added. Current common fluoride levels are on the high side which can have the opposite effect on teeth as well as presenting other health hazards.

According to the WHO, World Health Organization, lower levels than what are currently in our public water systems have been linked to bon cancer in younger boys as well as approximately 10,000 cancer deaths each year. The largest problem with the fluoride that is added to our water is not just in the levels but also in the source; most fluoride used for public utilities are actually a waste product.

Calcium fluoride is the natural fluoride source that can be added to water for beneficial properties. The fluoride in our public utilities drinking water is silico which is from sodium based fertilizer or by-product from the aluminum industry; both of which are about 80% toxic. The public utilities go for the affordable means of getting by.

With fluoride compounds in public utilities at higher levels than what is safe combined with the toxic source of fluoride itself and the thousands of toxic chemicals and additives that are in our public water system it is imperative to homes to use quality water filters. A high quality system such as a whole house water filtration system can purify all the water that comes into the home including a water filter to remove fluoride.

In addition to the risk of the fluoride that is in our water, some packaged foods and most tooth paste also contains fluoride. Adding fluoride to the water system is outdated and unnecessary today. With all the fluoride added we are becoming overloaded and this has serious potential long term health consequences. Installing under sink water filters can protect us from the fluoride as well as the other contaminates and toxins in our water.

A Water filter to remove fluoride is as important as a water filter to remove lead or a water filter to remove arsenic. These are all toxins that can create much damage to our bodies from our drinking water as well as the water we are exposed to in our shower and bath. Fluoride has been linked with Alzheimer’s disease as well as aluminum has been. Using a sodium fluoride from the by product of the aluminum industry increases those risks. Additionally, lower IQ scores and an increase in cancer are being linked to the fluoride and contaminates in our water systems.

Whole house water filtration with a multi-level filtering process results in your entire home being protected from the massive number of toxins and contaminates in our water. The toxins that are absorbed through our children’s skin in the baths are just as dangerous as contaminates they may drink. Even the best drinking water filters will not protect them in the bath. It is up to each individual to protect our homes from the toxins that are introduced into it. Water filtration is one very important step.

These days water contaminants are the kind you can’t see – toxic chemicals causing cancer, birth defects, infertility, and more. I’m relieved to know I’m now protecting my family’s health because we use state-of-the-art water filtration by Selecto Inc., made right here in the USA. Selecto has been innovating for commercial customers for 25 years. Now these superior filtration systems are available for home and office use through ezclearwater!

Donna Hoffman is the owner of http://www.ezClearwater.com , provider of the highest quality, earth-friendly water purification products for home, office, pool and spa. Our goal is to share products that are “Good to You and Mother Earth Too.”