Friday, February 11, 2011

Hexavalent Chromium?

Have you seen the latest EWG research?  They tested and found hexavalent chromium in 31 out of 35 cities.  Hexavalent chromium (or chromium - 6) is a cancer causing chemical.  There is no legal limit for this chemical, and water utilities are not required to test for it.


Just another reason I love our Berkey water filter.  


We recently changed out the PF-2 Arsenic and Fluoride filters for new ones.  The black Berkey elements on the top are still going strong, but these need to be replaced about once a year with as much water as we use.  We also have a shower filter that needed to be changed too.  I can totally smell a difference in the water when the shower is running!


You can read my extensive research on the topic at these links:

What's in my water? Part 1
What's in my water? Part 2
What's in my water? Part 3
Ewww...
Shower Filter Info

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  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Christy,

    I know Berkey filters out Chromium, but does it filter out Hexavalent Chromium specifically? I haven't been able to get confirmation from various on-line Berkey retailers. They specifically stated they could not confirm it. I'm trying to find the original manufacturere.

    Thank you,
    Alice

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  2. ChristyMarch 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Alice, try emailing Dan at Big Berkey Water Filters for more info on this.

    customerservice@bigberkeywaterfilters.com

    This is the original manufacturer:

    http://www.berkeywater.com/start.main.html

    Hope that helps!

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