It is quite alarming when you first learn that there are pharmaceutical drugs in our drinking water. I know that I personally was quite disturbed by this fact, and remain to be. Two of the biggest questions everyone has are how and why these drugs are present.

First, I will answer the question of how there were drugs found in US drinking water. Drugs make it into the water supply through human waste. When we swallow a pill, a vast majority of it passes through our system and into our bodily waste. When we flush this waste, the drugs go with it to the water treatment facilities, where it makes its way into our water supply.

You might be thinking, "But they treat our water, so why are the drugs still there?" This is where the question of why there are drugs in our water is answered. Current water treatment facilities are set up to rid water of certain bacteria, such as typhoid and cholera, and are thus treated with chlorine. Chlorine, however does not remove drugs, nor does it remove pesticides or even lead. Furthermore, the chlorine remains in our water after treatment, and is left in at levels that are deemed unsafe to swim in. That thought does not make you very thirsty, does it?

The solution to all of these problems can be found in only one simple step. It is highly recommended that you purchase a multi-stage filtering system. Even the EPA lists tap water as one of the top environmental health risks to US citizens. Cleaning our water at this point needs to become a priority.

A multi-stage filtering system has many advantages. First, it removes pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and lead from water. This includes the chlorine added by the city. In addition, these systems leave in the valuable trace minerals, such as potassium and calcium that your body needs to maintain optimal health. This results in water that is cleaner, safer, and much better tasting than tap water or even other filtered water.

Right now, there is not a national solution to the drugs found in US drinking water. It is up to us as individuals and families to protect ourselves from these toxins. It may cost a little bit more at first, but with these systems running an average of only ten cents per gallon, the price is certainly not too much to pay for the health and safety of our families.

The drugs in our drinking water pose a real health risk, especially to children and the elderly. We owe it to these vulnerable people to protect them as best we can. I urge you to look into a multi-stage water filtration system as soon as possible. The benefits will literally last a lifetime.