Leaded or Unleaded?

That used to be the question at gasoline pumps up until the 1970’s.  Leaded gasoline was phased out about 1975.  But since that time, lead has continued to be identified in other products such as paint, canned food, glazed ceramics, leaded crystal, mini-blinds, and imported food.  With increased awareness of lead poisoning, most of these products have been modified to reduce or eliminate lead.  However, lead can still be found in drinking water!

According to information from the New York State Dept. of Health, lead seldom occurs naturally in water supplies.   Rather, it primarily enters the water system as materials containing lead are corroded in the water distribution system, and also by the use of lead-based solder within plumbing products.  (You can read the detailed NY State Health Dept. information regarding sources of lead by clicking here.)

It has long been recommended to avoid ingesting lead to avoid lead poisoning. Children in particular are most commonly affected by lead poisoning, but you do continue to accumulate lead in your body as an adult unless you actively avoid lead exposure.  One way to do this is to use a water filtration system that is NSF-certified for lead reduction.  All Multipure Drinking Water Filtration Systems are certified for lead reduction as well as other contaminants, such as mercury and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).  Do your research and verify that your water filtration system is NSF-certified!

You can find Multipure’s complete line of certified water filtration systems at www.Water2Drink.com.  Insist on “unleaded” – fresh, filtered water for yourself and your loved ones!