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We thought this information, a two part guide, would be of great use for those of you interested in purchasing a water filter, or for those simply considering whether they need one or not

HOW TO CHOOSE A WATER FILTER

Answer: You're spending a small fortune on bottled water and you know it's just a temporary solution. But where do you start when it comes to water filtration? Get the latest, up-to-date info to help guide you through the maze of choices. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, the hidden costs. There is an enormous boom today in the awareness and usage of alternatives to drinking tap water. There are hundreds of new bottled waters now on the market and just as many hundreds of choices of various filtration devices. Consumer protection is just starting to be put into action in the last two years. In this guide, we'll bring you up-to-date on what to look for, what the ratings mean, and how to completely protect your drinking water sources. Included in this guide are:

I. Brief history and update on the water problems we face today --what the municipalities can deliver --what the state and federal governments can regulate and enforce II. Drinking water problems and their sources --why point-of-use systems are the most logical and efficient --why it is the individual's responsibility to guarantee their own drinking water purity --why over 20 million households will have one by year 2000 III. The main technologies available to the consumer --pros and cons of each technology --granular activated carbon --solid carbon block --distillation/reverse osmosis --KDF resin --ultraviolet/ozonation --bottled water IV. Consumer protection when purchasing a water filtration device --What is NSF? --Why is NSF the industry standard nationwide as of 1992? --How does NSF compare to Consumer Reports? V. The hidden costs of water filtration

If all the earth's water, fresh and salt, were to fit in a gallon jug, the available fresh water would only equal a little over a tablespoon. Only a small part of that tablespoon would be water to drink! In your home, only one half of 1 percent of your household water usage is for drinking water -- yet on this small amount rests all your health functions.

Drinking Water Regulations