Contaminant Library
Learn about common water contaminants and find the right filtration solution for your home.
Lead (Pb)
CRITICAL
Heavy Metal
Limits:
EPA: 10 ppbZero PPB Goal: 0 ppb
Key Health Risks:
- Permanent IQ loss in children (irreversible)
- Neurological damage and behavioral problems
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TTHMs (Trihalomethanes)
HIGH
Disinfection Byproduct
Limits:
EPA: 80 ppbZero PPB Goal: 0 ppb
Key Health Risks:
- Increased cancer risk (bladder, colon, rectal)
- Birth defects and developmental issues
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Arsenic (As)
HIGH
Metalloid
Limits:
EPA: 10 ppbZero PPB Goal: 0 ppb
Key Health Risks:
- Increased cancer risk (skin, lung, bladder)
- Developmental harm and lower IQ in children
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Filtration Technology Guide
Activated Carbon
✓ Pros:
- • Removes chlorine & taste/odor
- • Affordable
- • Easy to install
✗ Cons:
- • Not effective for heavy metals
- • Frequent replacements
- • Medium effectiveness for arsenic
Reverse Osmosis
✓ Pros:
- • 99%+ effectiveness
- • Removes most contaminants
- • Reliable
✗ Cons:
- • Wasteful (produces wastewater)
- • Slow flow rate
- • Higher cost
Ion Exchange
✓ Pros:
- • Effective for arsenic
- • No wastewater
- • Long-lasting resin
✗ Cons:
- • Not effective for all contaminants
- • Needs professional service
- • Higher upfront cost
Pitcher Filters
✓ Pros:
- • Very affordable
- • Portable
- • No installation
✗ Cons:
- • Limited effectiveness
- • Frequent replacements
- • Small capacity