A BIOHAZARD swimming in your drinking water?
How many times a day do you slip a glass under your tap and fill it with crisp, refreshing water?
If you’re getting the right amount of water a day – that number should be fairly high!
And while it’s great that you’re keeping hydrated…it might be time to consider one of those water filters you’ve been putting off purchasing.
Yes, it will make your water taste better… but, even better, a recent study shows, it could help PURIFY it!
That’s because a dangerous compound we often associate with a BIOHAZARD could be dripping straight from your tap!
For the longest time, I associated URANIUM with a sci-fi movie or the fallout from an ecological disaster.
But here’s the reality…
Uranium could be in your water supply.
A recent study found that a whopping 63% of water systems in the U.S. have detectable levels of uranium.
And, one in 50 systems had levels above the EPA’s “safe” maximum.
Yep, there is actually a classification for “safe” levels of uranium in your water.
OUTRAGEOUS!
That should make your blood boil. Because constant, chronic, low-level exposure – such as what you’ll get from water – can lead to lung cancer.
But it can also lead to…
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Kidney disease
So, what can you do about it?
Your best bet is to simply filter your water.
There are two types of filters I know of that can handle uranium, as well as all of the other toxins flowing from your tap.
REVERSE OSMOSIS: This is typically connected beneath the sink… or even where the water enters your home. There are also some countertop versions out there now. It’s one of the most effective forms of filtration, but it’s also one of the more expensive.
ZERO WATER: This is a much more budget-friendly form of filtration available as a pitcher or a dispenser with a replaceable filter. Just don’t forget to change it every two to four months, depending on how much water you use.
To safe drinking water,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
HealthDay News. “Detectable levels of uranium found in two-thirds of U.S. water systems.” https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/04/08/water-systems-uranium/2861649426293/
Begley, Sharon. “A growing share of lung cancer cases is turning up in an unexpected population.” https://www.statnews.com/2021/01/26/growing-share-of-lung-cancer-turning-up-in-never-smokers/
