Water Treatment Guide

Watermatters is not a fan of 3-letter government agencies such as the EPA. However, we are also not sympathetic with Berkey’s dilemma, which includes other legal challenges that have been eclipsed by the fanfare about the EPA Stop Sale/Pesticide issue. The owner of Berkey has emerged from concealment to portray Berkey as a victim...an all-too-common tactic that is deflecting attention away from Berkey’s real shortcomings.

For residents of Metro Vancouver... don’t waste your money and your health on water treatment that doesn’t match Vancouver’s unique water conditions. Choose a water treatment system that effectively targets the contaminants coming out of your tap. Here is some background information that will help you make smart choices when buying water filtration equipment.

Eleven of the most frequently asked questions about tap water in Metro Vancouver.

Although garden hose filters can be very effective at removing
unwanted chemicals from tap water, most garden hoses are made
of vinyl which is NOT a material suitable for delivering potable water
for human consumption. Also, the brass fittings on garden hoses
are unlikely to be lead-free...

There are numerous methods for removing contaminants from water. Each method has strengths and limitations. So, it is best to know…
a.  what needs to be removed from the water coming out of your tap
b.  which method(s) will get that job done
c.  how frequently your filters will need to be replaced or.... 

Learn here how to sterilize shungite and prepare your first batch of shungite-infused water, how to use the shungite water and care for your shungite chips or pebbles.