How to Remove Herbicides

-- From Home Drinking Water Safely  

Herbicides and pesticides can safely and easily be removed from water at the home level or point of use.  Treatment facilities might not be able to protect us, be we can protect ourselves.  Here’s what you need to know about how to get safe drinking water. 

·         Don’t Buy Bottled Water 

Many people buy bottled water believing it is safer or better for their health.  While it is true that bottled water might be a healthier choice than sodas or other bottled beverages, it is not a safer or better choice than your own tap water. 

 In many cases, it is exactly the same thing.  There are no regulations saying that bottled must be better than tap.  The only regulation says that it must be “as good as” tap water. 

Bottled water might actually be worse, because of the chemicals used to make the plastic.  Research has shown that the chemicals seep into liquids stored in them.  Exposure to those chemicals is accompanied by the same health effects as those that accompany exposure to herbicides; the ones you read about in my last article. 

·         Don’t Use Herbicides around Your House 

Round-up is a popular consumer product.  The company has stated it is a “safe” weed killer.  Research has shown that not only the chemicals used to kill the weeds, but also the inactive ingredients are hazardous to our health.  If you use herbicides around your house, you, your children and your pets are exposed to the health hazards. 

·         Install a Good Water Purifier 

Regardless of whether you own your home or rent, you can install a good tap water purifier on your kitchen sink.  If you own your home, it may be cheaper in the long run to install a whole house filter.  The whole house systems last longer and ensure you are protected from chlorine, herbicides and other chemicals that can get into your bloodstream when you shower. 

Another alternative is to install a showerhead filter.  In homes with several bathrooms, it becomes less expensive to install a whole house filter.  It also ensures that you are not ingesting chemicals when you brush your teeth or get a drink from the bathroom sink. 

How to Compare Home Purifiers 

As is the case with most consumer products, some home purifiers are better than others.  Not only in terms of effectiveness, but also in terms of cost of use.  The cheap purifiers found in departments stores (PUR and Brita for example) cost a lot to use, because the filters are only good for about a month.   

In terms of effectiveness, you can read the product performance data and look for specific herbicides and pesticides, such as those mentioned in my last article.  The most effective purifiers on the market cost less than a dime per gallon to use. 

·         Filter Installation   

Installation of the filters for kitchen sinks and shower heads requires no expertise.  Whole house filters must be installed by a plumber. 

·         Be Safe From Harmful Toxins 

If you choose and install a good home purifier, you and your family will be safe from herbicides and hundreds of other toxins.  You can drink your tap water with confidence again.