Wisconsin, the scene of the largest water contamination outbreak in recent US history, has a new sad water story (click here to see full story). Many residents of Caledonia have had their well water contaminated with a toxic metal called molybdenum. The suspected source is a nearby powerplant. The … [Read more...]
Pharmaceuticals in Water
A recent investigative study in the State of Delaware showed just how pervasive medication residues can be in the drinking water. “Newly released details from a state drinking water study show that prescription drugs and personal care chemicals have crept into water supplies used by every major … [Read more...]
Making Tea with Pure Distilled Water
The Best Tea I’m going to say something here that may surprise you. The best cup of tea is made with freshly produced distilled water! I’ve spent some time in the tea industry and I absolutely love it. If you think gourmet coffee drinkers have passion for their craft, you haven’t seen anything … [Read more...]
September is National Preparedness Month – Time to own a Water Distiller
President Obama has signed a Proclamation marking September as National Preparedness Month. With the threats of terrorism making news every day, and a summer-full of weather related emergencies, every family and business should make preparations for the possibility of an emergency situation which … [Read more...]
The 4 Types of Contaminants in Water
An important thing for people to understand about water contamination is that there are different types of contaminants that may be in your water. This is important because we often here comments like, “Well, maybe I’ll build up a resistance to what’s in my water,” or “the quantities are so small … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Blue Death by Dr. Robert Morris
People often ask me to recommend a good book on water. I wholeheartedly recommend The Blue Death by Dr. Robert Morris. It’s not easy to create a book about water that’s exciting to read, but Dr. Morris is a superb author. The Blue Death; Disease, Disaster and the Water we Drink reads like a CSI-like … [Read more...]
What about Alkaline Water?
Alkaline water is something that has received a lot of hype lately, but the whole idea of alkaline water falls under the concept of pseudoscience. As you probably realize by now, I believe in pure water….not water with other substances (contaminants) in it. When water is processed through the … [Read more...]
Dr. Andrew Weil on Distilled Water
Dr. Andrew Weil is one of the most respected nutritionists in the country right now. Dr. Weil has been a long supporter of distilled water. This is a link to a good educational article that he has written about distilled water. Check out the link here … [Read more...]
What's in your water?
Here's a great resource for looking up the different contaminants that are found in your tap water (Click here). Just plug in your zip code and you will see what you are drinking with your water. One thing to notice is that the health limit can be exceeded without the legal limit being exceeded. … [Read more...]
Cholera a deadly threat in third-world countries
CNN Article on Cholera in Africa (Click here). For several years, Pure Water brand has taken the lead highlighting the importance of owning a water distiller in every house, office, building, hospital and apartment to avoid and protect the owner from dangerous contaminants, especially in places … [Read more...]
The Importance of Drinking Water for Athletes
At this time of year our attention (at least for most of us) is drawn to competitive sports, especially football at all levels…from professional to college to high school…all the way to junior high and grade school level. Naturally a lot of emphasis is placed on winning by the coaches, by the fans … [Read more...]
Do you need the minerals in water?
It’s true that various minerals are essential for the proper functioning of the heart and the rest of your body. A very important point to remember is that the minerals must be in a form that the body can readily assimilate and use. The minerals that are found in water are in an inorganic form, and … [Read more...]
