Apparently your drinking water is not the only substance that could induce a sex change. Endocrine disrupting chemicals, (EDC's) also labeled "gender-benders," have also been found in the air you breathe. Endocrine disruptors are found in many everyday products, such as detergents, carpets, furniture, electronic equipment, pesticides and building materials. EDC's are more … [Read more...] about Sex Changing Chemicals in Your Indoor Air
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Attn. Residents of Drexel, MO: Reduce the Atrazine in your Water from Home
Dear Residents of Drexel, MO, We heard about the herbicide problem in your water supply and thought it would be a good idea to write you and let you know that you don’t have to wait on your town’s Public Works Department to take action. You can reduce the level of atrazine present your water, straight from your kitchen sink. And you don’t even need any special tools to do … [Read more...] about Attn. Residents of Drexel, MO: Reduce the Atrazine in your Water from Home
Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
What’s in your water? We at Filters Fast have compiled a list of the top ten most disturbing things found in tap and bottled water. Some of these may surprise you. #10 – Chlorine The chlorination of water is a disinfecting method used by water treatment plants to eliminate the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in city supplies. This seems beneficial, but … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Disturbing Things in Our Water
Sex changing chemicals in your drinking water?
What if your drinking water could induce a sex change? In some parts of the country, it can. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, atrazine, an agricultural weedkiller has been found at high levels in drinking water during growing season in several Midwest farming states. Studies on the chemical have shown that exposure to small amounts can turn male frogs … [Read more...] about Sex changing chemicals in your drinking water?