In general, PFOS and PFOA resist most conventional chemical and microbial treatment technologies. The strongest proven technologies to filter PFAS out of drinking water include granular activated carbon absorption, ion exchange resins and reverse osmosis (1, 3). TheLifeStraw HomePitcher is one of the...
PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or human body — are in the blood of most Americans due to their presence in food, water, household objects and more,according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PFAS exposure ...
Imagine a chemical so persistent that it’s found in everything from drinking water to polar bears in the Arctic. Now, imagine this same chemical is linked to cancer, immune system disorders, and developmental issues. This is the chilling reality ofPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
We moved to the Berkey after reading about reverse osmosis systems removing beneficial minerals from the water. We had a remineralizing cartridge on our RO system, which puts some minerals back into the water, but felt I wanted to go more in the natural direction and just not remove the min...
Oral allergy syndrome, also called pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), is an allergic reaction that only affects the throat, lips, and mouth. It occurs when a person has an allergy to proteins that are found in certain types of pollen, along with raw vegetables and fruits, and some types...
(BPA). They’re added during the production process to create properties like flexibility, durability, etc. However, what’s less well known is that when plastic debris is submerged in a marine environment like, say – our water supply, a nearby creek, or the ocean – they can also ...
Microplastics are in the food we eat, even raw fruits and vegetables, and have been found in both tap and bottled water. California recently became the first government entity in the world to test its drinking water for microplastics, while tests on more than 250 bottles of water purchased ...
Step-by-step to Use a Roof Safety Harness Step 1: Check your harness for damage Step 2: Calculate the fall distance Step 3: Build a slide guard and mount the anchorage on the roof Step 4: Don the harness Step 5: Attach the PFAS to the anchor point ...
A TDS meter is an instrument used to measure the total dissolved solids (TDS) in any given sample of water. It measures the electrical conductivity (EC) of the water, which is then measured in parts per million (ppm). TDS meters are used to measure the purity of drinking water. In mos...
In a typical setup, water first flows through a pre-filter to remove larger sediment particles including sand or dirt. Then, it passes through an activated carbon filter that reduces unpleasant tastes and odors, such as those caused by chlorine in drinking water. ...