| In order to choose the right portable water | | | | called adsorption. |
| purification system, you should find out what | | | | Some of those gases, THMs for example, cause |
| contaminants you will need to remove. For | | | | cancer. THMs are byproducts of chlorination, so if |
| example, I'm a hiker and they make devices that | | | | your city uses chlorine, then your waters contain |
| remove giardia, but they are quite expensive. If I | | | | THMs. It is best to limit your exposure as much |
| don't have a reliable source, I usually boil. | | | | as possible, because they pass through the skin |
| If you are looking for a portable water purification | | | | when showering or swimming. They can be |
| system to use at the office, you can get an | | | | inhaled whenever you turn on a tap and they can |
| inexpensive sports bottle with a built in filter that | | | | be consumed when drinking unfiltered waters. |
| removes lead, chlorine and some other chemicals, | | | | The army uses a reverse osmosis portable water |
| while improving the taste. The quality varies | | | | purification system for field activities where there |
| though, so again you to look at performance data | | | | is no reliable source for drinking. So, if you were |
| to be safe. | | | | planning a trip to a village in a third world country |
| Depending on where you work, lead could be a | | | | or a camping trip with hundreds of people, you |
| problem. It is relatively common in cities around | | | | might want to consider something like the army |
| the United States, particularly in older office | | | | uses. |
| buildings. In DC and Baltimore, for example, the | | | | Just remember to follow the manufacturer's |
| lead content is quite high. | | | | instructions exactly, because there are some |
| Consuming the toxic metal can cause a variety of | | | | contaminants that RO will not remove. So, |
| health problems for people young and old. It | | | | additional steps may be necessary. |
| accumulates in the body over time and causes | | | | If you decide on a sport bottle purifier, remember |
| high blood pressure and nutritional deficiencies. In | | | | to avoid using it for hot liquids. Avoid the use of |
| children, it causes learning disabilities and behavioral | | | | harsh detergents and skip the dishwasher. The |
| problems. At high enough levels, it can cause | | | | plastic breaks down and can "leak" contaminants |
| severe brain damage. | | | | into the liquid stored inside. |
| Not every portable water purification system will | | | | The best choice really is to use a good multi |
| remove lead. If you have the ability, you may | | | | stage filtration unit with certified performance and |
| want to consider a filter for the office tap. | | | | bottle the necessary amount in glass. But, of |
| Kitchen countertop units, for example, can | | | | course there may be a time when that is |
| remove a wider range of contaminants. | | | | impractical, either because of the amount that |
| There are numerous advantages to this tap of | | | | you would need or some other consideration. Just |
| purifier. Coffee tastes better. Gaseous chemicals | | | | remember to choose the right portable water |
| that cannot be removed by a portable water | | | | purification system, based on the contaminants |
| purification system can be removed with the right | | | | you are faced with. |
| countertop unit. It just has to include a process | | | | |