The future for bottled water companies is so bright we have to wear shades. Jokes aside, the market for premium bottled water of all kinds is sure to keep expanding. Based on a growing population, increased contamination, drought, and dwindling water sources consumers will continue to look to bottled water products for safety, convenience and in many cases, for taste, health and even medicinal purposes. Our universal quest for the…
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What is the porous black ceramic in survival water filters made of?
The material used in so-called “survival filters” is a material the water filtration generally calls carbon block. Depending on the manufacturer and the sales process carbon block is the most common filtration media used in disposable filters. This would include refrigerator filters, faucet filters, various pitcher devices and the survival filters that you mentioned. It must be pointed out however that carbon lock is not ceramic, and scientifically speaking is…
Can I Drink Water Out Of A Bathroom Faucet?
I get asked this frequently, so let’s consider the question. To be honest We can drink water from wherever we want to. We can drink from the toilet if we so desire. I am going to assume that the question people are asking is; Is it safe to drink out of a public bathroom sink? The answer to that question is a resounding…….NO. It is not safe, and it is not wise…