Is there a way to test your tap water for cleanliness?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 10:04 am

I don’t feel comfortable drinking tap water. In my opinion, there is more incentive for Coca Cola to make clean Dasani, than it is for the government.

Both are making clean water because it’s the law, but Coca Cola has the extra incentive because they’re afraid they would get sued, which would negatively affect company earnings, etc.

So with that said, how can I test my tap water?

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tcorbs says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:04 am

You can test your water using a home water analysis kit. The PurTest® Home Water Analysis Kit from http://www.ExcelWater.com is ideal for new homeowners, and is economical for anyone who has not tested their home water recently.

The PurTest® Home Water Analysis Kit contains:

1 Bacteria test
1 Pesticide test (Atrazine & Simazine)
2 Nitrate tests
2 Nitrite tests
2 Iron tests
2 Hardness tests
2 Chlorine tests
2 Copper tests
2 Alkalinity tests
2 pH tests
1 Lead test
1 Water Test Results Sheet

The EPA has estimated that periodic municipal water systems testing can miss contaminants. PurTest® helps you protect you and your family with little effort and accurate results. You can test before you spend money on water filters or treatment systems and be better informed if corrective treatment is indicated.

http://www.excelwater.com/eng/b2c/detailproduct.php?iID=360&Category=33
Tewie says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:04 am

All of the chemicals used in the water are safe for use in foods, but as we all know the more chemicals we consume in our food/drinks the more potential harm it can create. With the trend of eating organic foods and choosing ones produced without pesticides, choosing to drink water from a Brita filter or a safe bottled water company may be a better alternative.
clamdigger says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:04 am

yes you can buy a kit that tests your water for acid and alkalline drops to see if clear if blue is good yellow is acid
ocularnervosa says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:04 am

Ask your local water department for their annual water inspection report. Also look a the peanut butter problem last year. Simply because companies are out to make money doesn’t mean they care about their customers. And if they cam make more money than they will get sued for why wouldn’t they put out a tainted product?
eliotteddings says:

April 13, 2010 at 10:04 am

Distill your own tap water. This removes any pathogens as well as fluoride, which causes cancer.

Get a stock pot with a lid that doesn’t have a plastic handle. Fill it with water a little bit and put a cleaned brick or some other large object in the bottom. Next, place a bowl on top of the brick, right side up (as if you were going to eat out of the bowl). Make sure the water well below the bowl. Put the lid on the pot UPSIDE DOWN and fill the upturned lid with ice. Put this on the oven and boil it. The liquid that collects inside of the bowl will be pure, distilled water. Do this often enough and bottle it in sanitised glass bottles and you won’t have to worry about how safe your water is.

Water Filters

Water, especially clean and pure water is something that most of us probably take for granted. In the good old days of the distant past, most people could just drink tap water without any worries of any contamination. Nowadays, it is a completely different story. Having a good water filter for your home and for your drinking water is essential, unless, of course, you buy bottled water for all of your drinking water needs.
There is plenty to be concerned about when it comes to drinking water and the contaminants found in most tap water.
There is bacteria, strains of antibiotics, fluoride, chlorine, lead and other heavy metals and sometimes benzine and other harmful materials.
When looking at various makes and models of under the counter and counter top water filters, check to see exactly what they do and do not eliminate. Some remove only the heavy metals but do not remove other toxins that require a more sophisticated method of filtration, such as reverse osmosis.
Out of all of the water filters, there are only certain ones made for home use that actually remove all of the pathogens and chemicals such as fluoride and arsenic. Many of the other filters leave these toxins in the water even after it's been filtered.
It is very important to get the best possible water filter that will provide you with truly pure drinking water with the least amount of contamination and impurities possible.
Some refrigerators have water filters that are built right into the door. Some of these work well but most do not eliminate all of the chemicals from your water.
Personally, I prefer the Gary Null brand reverse osmosis water filter.
The Gary Null Water Filter is an advanced multimedia system. It combines the unparalleled bacteria and parasite removing performance of ceramic, with the chemical reducing ability of activated carbon, blended with a lead-eliminating media. Activated carbon removes more chlorine than any other material available on the market. For those individuals who want to eliminate fluoride from their water, the Gary Null Filter also contains a fluoride removing filter.
If you really want the best water filter for your money, this is the one to get and it's not really that expensive.
It sells for around $320.00 and the filters last about one year. The replacement cost for both filters is around $160.00 or so.
If you are looking for a cheaper way to drink purer water, you can surely afford a brita water filter, which does do quite a lot of good, but does not go as far as a more expensive and more effective water purification system.

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