People who call me about water purification often ask what type of pipes I prefer in a home. My answer is copper. Some people think that copper leaches into their water but that is typical only when there is low pH water. Older copper pipes of course use lead solder and the lead is a problem if it leaches into your water.
The fallacy of water conservation
Six million people in Southern California will be prohibited from watering their lawns beginning June 1. In Las Vegas the water intake in Lake Mead is now partially protruding from the lake. There is no question that the Colorado River in particular and the West in general is experiencing drought.
Do remineralizing filters really work?
Do remineralizing filters really work? The short answer is no.
Many water treatment companies suggest that because reverse osmosis systems remove the minerals from water that you should add a remineralizing filter afterwards for the purpose of restoring minerals to your water.