Re: Water tests- what to test for and where to test?

[Guest guest]

>

> Seeing stuff about perchlorate being in the water here at NJ. Also

> had lead problems which they suspect was from solder in my pipes (I

> then replaced all my pipes and had them use lead-free solder).

>

> With all these potential risks, I want to retest my water- but what

> tests should be done, and what are reputable labs for testing?

TK--- DDI - links section

I

> don't even have an idea about how to test for perchlorate, or if

its

> even necessary.

>

> On the preventative side of things, does anyone know of a good

> undersink filter that will eliminate these problems and hopefully

not

> break the bank?

TK--- Filters will not elliminate the toxic metals and a number of

things. I would recommend distilling for drinking and cooking.

>

> Thanks,

>

> - JB

>

[Guest guest]

What is your recommendation for a distiller unit for family of 2

adults 2 children?

Also, space requirements? Is it possible to run output from the

distiller up, say from the basement to a dispenser at the kitchen sink?

Thanks again.

> >

> > Seeing stuff about perchlorate being in the water here at NJ. Also

> > had lead problems which they suspect was from solder in my pipes (I

> > then replaced all my pipes and had them use lead-free solder).

> >

>

>

> > With all these potential risks, I want to retest my water- but what

> > tests should be done, and what are reputable labs for testing?

>

>

> TK--- DDI - links section

>

>

> I

> > don't even have an idea about how to test for perchlorate, or if

> its

> > even necessary.

> >

> > On the preventative side of things, does anyone know of a good

> > undersink filter that will eliminate these problems and hopefully

> not

> > break the bank?

>

>

> TK--- Filters will not elliminate the toxic metals and a number of

> things. I would recommend distilling for drinking and cooking.

>

>

>

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > - JB

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> What is your recommendation for a distiller unit for family of 2

> adults 2 children?

TK--- You would need to do some current research but the brand I

bought was from -

http://www.purewaterinc.com/Html/household_drinking_water_systems.htm

I bought the Mini which is just enough for just me, I drink a lot

of water. I would buy the Midi if I bought again or upgraded so it

would be more automated, take less time,effort and make more water.

Not cheap but a very good product, prices for the same model vary

[greatly] so best to shop around for the model you wanted.

>

> Also, space requirements?

Is it possible to run output from the

> distiller up, say from the basement to a dispenser at the kitchen

sink?

TK--- yes they have pumps to do this.

>

> Thanks again.