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The Miracle of Clean Water

The Miracle Of Clean Water RISHS OF PUBLIC WATER AND FILTRATION SOLUTIONS As society developed throughout the 20th century, public drinking water has come a long way. However, there are still many risks associated with drinking water from the tap. As public water systems cater to larger populations with each passing year, is drinking city water worth the risk? Clean Water (With an Asterisk) The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the community water systems of 286 million Americans. Despite their best efforts, contamination can occur through: NATURALLY OCCURRING SEWAGE RELEASES CHEMICALS & MINERALS SUCH AS: Arsenic Fecal matter Radon Other sanitation waste Uranium LOCAL LAND PRACTICES Fertilizer Pesticides Livestock MANUFACTURING MALFUNCTIONING PROCESSES WASTE WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Cyanide Septic systems, etc. Heavy metals High concentration of salts Damage consistency and chemistry in waste treatment facilities BRINE DISCHARGES (FROM TRADITIONAL WATER SYSTEMS) DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS Trihalomethanes Haloacetic acids Bromate Chlorite Unregulated Chemicals Apart from typical chemicals, such as chlorine, that are common in tap water, the EPA recently discovered 18 unregulated chemicals that were present in more than 1/3rd of tested public water systems: CAFFEINE STRONTIUM ISOPHORONE LITHIUM METOLACHLOR BENZOTRIAZOLE MЕТНЧ-Н JI PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS TRICLOSAN cDC's Top Causes for Publie Drinking Water Outbreaks CDC's Despite having one of the most sophisticated water supply systems in the world, outbreaks do occur in the United States' public water systems. 1. Giardia A microscopic parasite that causes a diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. 6. Copper A common metal that causes stomach irritation when ingested at high levels. At very high levels, copper can damage both the liver and kidneys. 2. Legionella A bacterium that causes the lung infections Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac Fever. 3. Norovirus A highly contagious virus that causes 7. Salmonella A very common bacteria that causes 1.2 million illnesses each year in the USA. Severe diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps debilitate the infected stomach and intestine inflammation. for 12 to 72 hours. This leads to vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. 4. Shigella 8. Нерatitis A A virus that causes the liver disease Hepatitis A. A group of bacteria that cause the stomach infection Shigellosis. This causes stomach problems, diarrhea, and fever. It rarely requires hospitalization. 9. Cryptosporidium A microscopic parasite that causes the disease Cryptosporidiosis. Its common symptom is diarrhea. 10. Excessive Fluoride An abundant element that improves oral health 5. Campylobacter This bacterium causes Campylobacteriosis, which has similar symptoms to Shigellosis. when consumed at correct levels. Too much can cause fluorosis which damages the teeth and bones. Clean Water Solutions Thankfully, there are many water filtration systems on the market that will elevate your tap water to the standards it deserves: DISTILLATION CHEMICAL FEED PUMPS ION-EXCHANGE DEMINERALIZATION, REUERSE OSMOSIS ION-EXCHANGE SOFTENING SAND FILTRATION IRON OR OXIDIZING FILTRATION SEDIMENT FILTRATION ULTRA-VIOLET NEUTRALIZING FILTRATION STERILIZATION CARBON FILTRATION OZONE With so many water filtration resources available, taking the extra step to assure your health through water purity is undoubtedly the simplest solution. Make the right decision, and take the chemicals out of your water. At Pelican Water Systems you can find dependable products that resolve the countless water quality issues that are faced by Americans everyday. Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/water_quality.html - http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/index.html http://www.who.Int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/fluoride/en/ http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/basicinformation/disinfectionbyproducts.cfm http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/2013/unregulated-water-contaminants http://www.mwqa.com/consumer/types-of-water-treatment.php - http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/smart/pdf/sourcewater/SFQ_FW07_backwash.pdf Pelican Water Systems

The Miracle of Clean Water

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As society developed throughout the 20th century, public drinking water has come a long way. However, there are still many risks associated with drinking water from the tap. As public water systems ca...

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