Robert Tell

What Chemicals Are in Tap Water? Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water?

Is it safe to drink tap water?Compared to the drinking water in much of the world, tap water in the US, Canada and Europe is a miracle of purity. By that I mean, the chemicals in tap water are often scary to read about, but our tap water isn't likely to i... Read >

Bottled Water Vs Tap Water - How Much Better For You?

Bottled water vs tap water is a strange comparison, once you learn something about it. We' re spending billions of dollars on bottled water, in the hope that this will be purer, better tasting and better for our health than tap water. As it turns ou... Read >

Drugs in Tap Water - Why You Have Reason For Concern

You may well have drugs in your tap water. If you drink bottled water, don't be reassured. Forty percent of bottled water is just bottled tap water -- and the rest is largely unregulated for quality. The evidence that we have prescription drugs in t... Read >

Is Tap Water Safe For Bathing and Showering?

Is tap water safe for bathing and showering? A lot of people never ask the question. It's a great question just the same. While most of us are concerned about the quality of our drinking water, many of us take a shower in tap water every day without gi... Read >

Faucet Water Filters - The Basic Facts You Need

A faucet water filter is a good way to get pure drinking water from your taps at low cost. There are only a few things you need to know -- but knowing them makes a big difference. If you're considering the most basic, faucet-mounted filter, be wary. Th... Read >

The Key Facts About Reverse Osmosis Water Filtering Systems

Reverse osmosis water filtering systems can be valuable for removing many water contaminants, including dissolved solids and arsenic. A reverse osmosis system works by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane. Semi-permeable means that some mole... Read >

Drugs in Drinking Water - The Best, Most Cost-Effective Answer

It was not the first by any means, but a recent Associated Press report on drugs found in drinking water probably drew more attention than any of the others. If you haven't read the article, the AP found after a five-month investigation that small quan... Read >

Prescription Drugs in Drinking Water - What You Should Know

You may well have prescription drugs in your drinking water -- and definitely not just what your doctor ordered. Traces of birth control pills, antidepressants, sex hormones, psychiatric drugs, asthma drugs, painkillers, anti-seizure compounds, and many o... Read >