How Crop Care Products Destroy Ecosystems and Harm Humans Syngenta Global is a Chinese-owned chemical company based out of Switzerland. They sell $13.2 billion worth of pesticides each year worldwide, which they classify as “crop protection.” They are in 90 countries and have 30,000 employees. They are part of a group of chemical companies called CropLife, which includes BASF, Bayer, Corteva, and FMC.  Why is this important to the safety

Anticonvulsants and Mood Stabilizers are Dangerous Emerging Contaminants Continuing our series on emerging contaminants in our drinking water, we arrive at anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers. Like sex hormones, the amount of anticonvulsants and mood stabilizers are rapidly increasing, especially in US cities, leading to negative side effects like thyroid problems and weight gain. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to invest in a multi-stage water filtration

Sex Hormones are a Growing Concern in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and MORE Emerging contaminants are contaminants in our drinking water that are new, and we don’t fully understand how they will impact our health. Some of these emerging contaminants are sex hormones which are estrogen and testosterone supplements and contraceptive pills that people are taking. These hormones end up in our drinking water when people flush unused

Warm Water, Sunlight, and Nutrients Create Algal Blooms An algal bloom refers to rapid and excessive algae growth in our lakes, rivers, or oceans. Algal blooms can occur naturally, but they are often fueled by environmental factors that promote growth like warm temperatures, sunlight, still water conditions, and abundant nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. During an algal bloom, the water turns green, red, brown, or blue-green. The water has a

In 2022 a gallop poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry more about safe drinking water than global warming, air, pollution, or the extinction of animals! That means that clean drinking water is definitely on our minds, and for good reason.  While some states have clean drinking water, other states actually warn their customers to test their tap water annually!  Where does your state rank?  Keep reading to find out.

Oil and Gas Drilling Contaminates YOUR Air and Water The Colorado River provides drinking water for 40 million Americans. But what those Americans don’t know is what happens in Utah! The Colorado River runs through Utah and one of the most polluted areas in the United States — the Uinta Basin — where oil and gas drilling is rampant. Yes, all of those industrial pollutants are ending up in the

We have recently noticed a couple of other companies releasing so-called bottled ionized water. The latest addition comes from 7-Eleven stores under their 7 Select brand. They call it “ionized hydration.” It joins a list of other bottled ionized waters like Essentia, Talking Rain, and Qure water, and none of them are worth your money! Bottled Ionized Water is Expensive and Unhealthy Bottled ionized waters have a hefty price markup. 

Public Water Systems ADD Harsh and Unhealthy Chemicals Our public water treatment facilities add chemicals to our drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses and keep water pipes clean.  Many of those chemicals are unhealthy for us to digest, and some have even been linked to cancer.  You can remove those chemicals with a multistage water filter like what’s found in our premium alkaline water ionizers.  Here are some of

What are Organic Chemicals? Organic chemicals are compounds that contain carbon atoms in their structure and are found in living organisms, plants, animals, and the environment all around us. These compounds are essential to life and the bases for the chemistry of life.  However, some organic chemicals can be harmful to your health.  A multistage filtration system, like what’s found in our premium alkaline water ionizers, will protect you and

We often hear the term industrial in the news and on our social media feeds, but what does it mean in terms of our drinking water? Definition of Industrial Pollutants Industrial refers to producing things we buy through large-scale manufacturing and commercial operations.  Besides making goods, industrial can also refer to mining, construction, and even transportation. The critical factor is that these processes involve big machinery, computers that control that