Don’t settle for a grocery-store pitcher fitted with a filter through which you simply pour water. These filters generally im-prove the taste and smell of tap water but accomplish little else. Instead find a purification system that removes dangerous chemi-cals, bacteria, cysts, and viruses. Make sure it will not breed bacte-ria or other disease-causing organisms.

You may opt for a whole-house purification system. If not, consider getting a showerhead filter that effectively removes chlorine. Aside from alleviating the risk of inhaling chloroform gas, your shower filter will offer relief from dry, itchy skin.

Any reputable company will be able to provide you with do-cumentation of its system’s capabilities. Look in your telephone directory’s business listings for water-purification specialists who can help you determine your purification needs.

Both tap water and bottled water come from surface and groundwater sources. Surface sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. We would never drink water from a lake or stream because we know it is very likely contaminated. Groundwater created from rain, snow, sleet, and hail soaks into the ground.

Many public water systems use under-ground aquifers as opposed to surface water, and so many people think their water is safe. An aquifer is a layer of water-bearing permeable rock, clay, gravel, sand, or silt. Pumped into wells from the aquifer, now the water is accessible for drinking or agricultural purposes. Spring runoff containing residue from pesticides, ferti-lizers, industrial chemical wastes, herbicides, and other contami-nants frequently makes its way into these aquifer reservoirs.

The world’s drinking water is unsafe at every source! Worldwide, over a billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and estimates project this figure will increase to 2.3 billion by 2025. A staggering 3.4 million people die yearly from contaminated-water-related diseases and poisoning.

Many people respond to those statistics with, “That’s tragic, but it’s happening in India, right? And Africa? Our own water supply here in the US of A is safe—isn’t that so?”

Think again. Today I went online for information about contaminated water in the United States, and the search engine returned thousands of articles! Even when our water is chemically treated, ostensibly to make it safe to drink, it often passes through leaky, disintegrating water mains and pipes in our cities and homes. At any given moment a dangerous chemical, bacteria, or parasite could infiltrate our water supply.

In case these levels are exceeded, the iron water filter can cart away the contaminants, but it may bring forth the life of the iron water filter to be shortened, and the contaminants may only be partially removed. All the same, the bad part is that the water we gather at our taps is not nearly as pure as we think it will be and often carries bacteria and diseases that can cause us serious illnesses therefore installing water filters is a necessity.

Whole house water purification systems are the most practical for homes with hard water or contaminates which irritate the skin because impurities such as lead take a time to dispel with most whole house units and are treated more conveniently using point of use or under the sink units.

It may be surprising to note that most drinking water filters are bought for reasons of aesthetics such as wanting greater tasting water that is free of odors. Besides bacteria and chemicals, there are additional minerals found in the water that flow through our pipes, in small doses, but they can rapidly add up to affect your kidneys and overall health.

Water runs through pipes in order to arrive at our homes and will be reserved in tanks for days at a time before we use it, which causes the growth of bacteria and parasites; a chemical such as chlorine is deliberately introduced into the water to sterilize it in quantities that will not afflict you immediately, but may cause side effects in the long run. Most people use bottled drinking water at least occasionally and use water filters at home to make their water taste purer.

There are various kinds of home water filter available in the market like refrigerator water filter, pitcher filter, countertop water filter, faucet-mounted water filter, whole hose water filter, garden water filter etc. Faucet filter are designed to screw onto a faucet. They generally use an activated carbon or micro porous filter that traps impurities as water flows from the faucet. Shower water filters are specially designed faucet water filters meant for use on a shower head. Shower water filter removes chlorine from water and allows you to take bath to your heart’s content.

Counter top water filters sit on your countertop by the sink and are connected by a hose to your water faucet. Most have a storage tank, and use both an activated carbon filter and a reverse osmosis filter to remove up to 99.9% of the contaminants in your tap water. Some countertop units even include a UV light source to disinfect water.

Inline/undersink water filter uses a combination of methods including activated carbon filtering, reverse osmosis and ionization to filter water for impurities and soften it. Another important home water filter is the whole house water filter. It is connected to water line entering the home and generally has capacities to filter 10,000-100,000 gallons of water before you have to change the filter.

To sum up, home water filter is your answer to water pollution. The heartening part is that the solution comes at a minimum cost.

You will not find KYK products on phony “independent third party” ionizer rating websites, which are quite prevalent in sponsored slots on search engines nowadays. The KYK Genesis comes with the highest level of cutting edge technologies, as you will see when you check out its features listed below.

Cutting edge slotted plate technology! The platinum dipped titanium plates incorporate KYK’s slotted plate technology, which has the best of all worlds — extremely long life-span, optimal electrolysis and optimal ionization — with none of the worries that go along with mesh plates, nor the lesser ionization of non-slotted plates.

Top of the line dual filtration! The KYK Genesis comes with a premium activated carbon filter as well as a brand new specialized media filter for the filtration of fluoride and heavy metals.

76 programmable pH and ORP levels! The KYK Genesis allows you to program nearly any pH and ORP combination, so as to customize your pH and ORP to the level that’s right for you. This feature is essential due to the wide range of tap water quality in North America. Non-programmable ionizers cannot adjust to local tap water conditions, so these ionizers are at the mercy of your tap water and a handful of pre-set pH levels. The actual pH levels of non-programmable ionizers can vary greatly from the pH levels posted on the control panel of the unit. Simply put, when used in two different cities or states, a non-programmable ionizer will typically get two completely different pH level outputs when kept at the same pH setting.

SMPS (switched mode power supply) power control system! Since the KYK Genesis does not have a transformer, the KYK SMPS supplies extremely stable power. There is no need to worry about wear and tear, power loss or shortened life-span, since KYK does not use transformer-based power systems. Please read our article on the SMPS system (click SMPS link above).

Automatic water flow control! The KYK Genesis will automatically turn your water on, filter it, and ionize it. There is no need to manually adjust your water flow, which affords you peace of mind in knowing that the pH and ORP your water is what it should be.

Nine pH levels to choose from! You get four alkaline water settings of 8.5pH, 9.0pH, 9.5pH, and 10.0pH (programmable to 11.0+pH), one pure water setting of 7.0pH, and four acidic water settings of 5.5pH, 5.0pH, 4.5pH, and 4.0pH (programmable to 2.5 – 3.0pH), all with a convenient touch sensor selection system.

Automatic cleaning system! The KYK Genesis automatically initiates a cleaning cycle after each use, so you don’t have to wait for any inconvenient cleaning discharge cycles.

Electronically controlled filter contamination sensors! The KYK Genesis continually monitors the cleanliness of its filters, so that you are promptly notified when it is necessary to replace the filters.

Electronically controlled filter life indicators! The KYK Genesis tracks actual water usage, rather than the amount of time that the unit is turned on, as many other products do.

Complete auto-diagnosis system! The KYK Genesis continually monitors six internal operating systems, ensuring that you are immediately notified in the highly unlikely event of a problem.

Full-sized automated LCD screen! Full color displays of pH levels, ORP levels, auto-diagnosis system, actual number of liters of filter life left in each filter, water flow rate, and sound levels.

Automatic draining system! Drains water into the electrolysis cell system and filter, to enhance full system cleaning and greatly expand the life-span of the KYK Genesis system above and beyond other standard ionizer systems.

2 high capacity filters! Both filters have extremely long life-spans, cutting down on the cost per gallon. The activated carbon filter ensures pure water for 9000 liters (2377 gallons), and the specialized media filter removes fluoride and heavy metals for 6000 liters (1585 gallons).

Automatic pH and ORP control and display! The KYK Genesis controls the pH and ORP of your water by adjusting the ionization (via programming mode) according to the mineral content of your tap water. This allows the KYK Genesis to estimate and display the pH and ORP of your water.

Choice of pH or ORP display! The KYK Genesis can show either the ORP or the pH of the water currently being ionized.

Complete voice prompt system! The KYK Genesis notifies you of each system function with soothing voice prompts, chimes, and soft music — all of which have five volume levels, as well as mute.

Real time water flow data! The KYK Genesis continually monitors and displays the exact water flow rate, ensuring accurate pH and ORP levels in your water.

Sleek 1/4 inch hose design! The KYK Genesis uses 1/4 inch input and output lines, allowing for a unobtrusive look.

Contemporary design! The KYK Genesis can easily fit in with any decor in your home.

Stainless steel adapters! Unlike the plastic adaptors which are used in other systems and are prone to problematic leaks and the subsequent need for replacement, the KYK Genesis comes equipped with stainless steel attachments for both faucet installation and cold water line installation.

Non-toxic food-grade hose and plumbing!

“Water water everywhere not a drop to drink…” - Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Filter Water Hypothesis

If you watch television, read the newspaper, or get your current events from the Internet, you are well aware of the escalating and accelerating wave of violence, gang warfare, pervasive restlessness, mental illness, suicide, and proliferation of immune-depressive diseases. Why is society suddenly plagued by all these problems?

Contamination Galore

Many researchers correctly hypothesize that a significant number of these problems stem from chemical poisoning mostly due to a marked absence of clean and filter water.   We drink water and consume food laced with toxic chemicals such as:

• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Hormones
• Steroids
• Antibiotics
• Preservatives

These poisons pose a very real threat to our health. How often do you hear of someone who has died of old age? It’s shocking, is it not, that relatively few people seem to live long enough to die of natural causes.

Try filter  water as much as possible before drinking it to remain strong and healthy and check with your local EPA to see how you can help prevent chemical imbalances in the water systems.

Water Pollution beyond the Surface

How is it that all of these toxins get into our water systems in the first place?  Underground storage tanks will eventually spring leaks, as they are unfortunately not built to last forever.  Tap water may come originally from sources that have been contaminated by industrial, agricultural and household waste.  Water will travel through old pipes sometimes, only adding to the plethora of chemicals. Medical waste does not have its own landfill and may be seeping into our water, as well as run off from pesticides. Chlorine was added in 1913 after the advent of the industrial revolution to try to stave off some of these chemicals, and the wastewater treatment plants use it today.  Unfortunately, that is not enough to take care of everything in the 21st century.

Filter Water Reduces Mineral Toxicity

Minerals are also overabundant in our drinking water.  This causes hard water and can clog up pipes and equipment that is run by hydraulics.  These minerals include calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper.  Our bodies are not able to digest these minerals any better than they can the chemicals in the water.

Bottled Water isn’t Filter Water

When you are thinking of drinking bottled water to help your health, be aware that much of the bottled water doesn’t come from mountain springs at all, but rather tap water that has just gone through some extra filtration.  You can help your health by simply adding a filtration system in your own home.

]]> http://filter-water.org/water-water-everywhere/feed/ 0 http://filter-water.org/welcome-to-filter-water/ http://filter-water.org/welcome-to-filter-water/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:19:59 +0000 global http://filter-water.org/?p=1 So how much clean water should a person drink to avoid dehydration and to maintain optimal health? This is the subject of endless debate in the world of water. It takes in the further debated question of what counts as positive contribution to your body’s water needs and what doesn’t count or may even be counter productive? Is the drinking of coffee or of caffeinated soda and asset or a liability in meeting your body’s need for water? I take a fresh approach to this question under the topic of How Much Water to Drink…An Individualized Approach.

So assuming that we are drinking clean drinking water, let me turn to discussing drinking water benefits. The first kinds of benefits relate to the role of water as a basic building block for the body. Then we consider a totally different kind of health related benefits, those which water provides in enabling the body to function efficiently. Finally, we face the dangers to our health of dehydration or not drinking enough clean water.

Drinking Water Benefits for the Building of a Healthy Body
Did you know that about two thirds of the body is made up of water? I find it incredible to know that even my bones are 22% water. So there is this dimension of water as a building block for the body which I discuss under the title of The Body Building Benefits of Drinking Water. You will get a glimpse into water’s foundational role in the very structuring of your body.

Drinking Water Benefits for the Healthy Functioning of Body Systems
Water offers us a second kind of benefit which we discover when we examine the functioning of the body. Our bodies function sort of like a car with many systems. A car has a fuel system for getting the gas to the engine where it is exploded to run the car. It also has an exhaust system, a cooling system, etc. In like fashion, the body runs smoothly, or we could say healthily, when its various systems are functioning well. The body’s systems include such systems as the digestive system, the circulatory system, the waste removal system, etc. My discussion of the Health Benefits of Drinking Water…A Panoramic View spells out the critical role of water to the efficient running of each system. We also point out how these systems can break down with insufficient water or the wrong kind of water.

Drinking Water Benefits of Avoiding Dehydration
What exactly is dehydration and what happens when your body loses too much water? You will understand how we lose fluids and the symptoms that tell us we are dehydrated and how badly we are dehydrated. We discuss all this and how we fill up our water “tank” under the topic of Water Dehydration…What is it?

Now the subject of dehydration has a very dark side when we talk about the effects of repeated diarrhea on children under five in the wider world. Diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and even death. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO): 3 million people a year still die from diarrheal complications, including 1.9 million children under five? This in spite of the fact that there is a rather simple and exciting solution that has been found that could greatly reduce those numbers. I discuss this critical subject under the title: Diarrhea and Dehydration… And… Let’s not go there.

But did you know that 1.1 billion people in the world still don’t have clean water available for them to drink? Here we are talking about one of the most basic of human needs. Providing them with this has got to be high on our agenda for the world. In the West, however, we have access to water which is substantially clean. Even here, my concern for myself and for you is that you be drinking the very best we can. Hence the value of studying and choosing and using the best of drinking water filters. When we have the possibility of drinking water that is almost 100% free of both organic and inorganic contaminants, why settle for less!