Hidden Tap Water Contaminants: How We Keep You Safe

Imagine trusting a “20 percent chance of rain” forecast—then arriving home soaked. Federal drinking-water standards can feel the same way. The Environmental Protection Agency still relies on decades-old limits for about 90 contaminants, even though modern science shows that trace amounts can nudge our bodies toward cancer, immune issues, and developmental problems. “Meets EPA standards” doesn’t always mean “meets today’s idea of safe.”

Below you’ll meet six of the most common tap-water culprits and a step-by-step plan to protect your household. (Hint: a whole home water filter like the ECO-X or a Platinum Series water filter makes the job easy.)

PFAS – The Forever Chemicals

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances show up in waterproof jackets, mascara, even burger wrappers. They never fully break down, so they build up in our blood and damage the immune system while boosting cancer risk.

Quick fix: Certified activated-carbon media crush PFAS. One install of either the ECO-X or PLATINUM Whole Home Water Systems helps filter these dangerous contaminants at every tap.

Disinfection Byproducts – When Chlorine Turns Rogue

Chlorine kills germs, but it can also react with organic matter to form trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids—both tied to bladder cancer and pregnancy complications.

Quick fix: Catalytic carbon inside the ECO-X and Platinum Series strips these byproducts long before you fill a glass.

Heavy Metals – Arsenic & Chromium-6

Arsenic leaches from rock; chromium-6 seeps from industrial waste. Both are potent carcinogens at tiny doses.

Quick fix: Specialized adsorption media embedded in the Platinum Series whole home filter targets these metals without clogging.

Radiological Particles – Radium & Uranium

Deep-bedrock wells can carry trace radiation. Even “low” doses raise long-term cancer risk.

Quick fix: Ion-exchange resin plus catalytic carbon—standard in both ECO-X and Platinum—captures radium and uranium in one pass.

Volatile Organic Compounds – TCE & Friends

Trichloroethylene once cleaned metal parts; now it haunts groundwater near factories and landfills. Linked to liver, kidney, and fetal harms.

Quick fix: KDF + catalytic carbon media in our Platinum Series Whole Home Water Filter neutralizes VOCs before they reach your dishwasher.

Six-Step Game Plan for Cleaner Water

1. Read your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Can’t find it? Download from the EPA database.
2. Test if you’re on a private well. Screen for PFAS, nitrate, heavy metals, and VOCs.
3. Audit how you use water. Cooking, baby bottles, steamy showers—whole-house filtration protects everything.
4. Match risk to technology. PFAS → catalytic carbon; nitrate → RO; microbes → optional UV.
5. Install a whole home water filter first, point-of-use second. One tank beats five pitchers.
6. Replace filters on schedule. Sediment cartridges every 6–12 months; ECO-X/Platinum media up to ten years.

ECO-X vs. Platinum: Which Filter Fits Your Home?

ECO-X Whole Home Water Filter – Four contaminant-specific stages, no electricity, minimal maintenance.

Platinum Series Filtration System – Adds advanced technology to remove a wide array of contaminants, helping to ensure safer, healthier, scale free water for your entire household.

Both models maintain standard flow and ship free inside the lower 48—giving you control of every faucet.

Take Action Today

The invisible threats in tap water act like interest on a bad loan: the longer you ignore them, the more they cost your health. Ready to give your family the clean, safe water they deserve? Explore our whole home water filter solutions or reach out for a free consultation.

Q: Will a whole-house filter slow my shower pressure?

No. ECO-X and Platinum maintain 10–15 gpm—plenty for simultaneous showers and laundry.

Q: How often do I service the system?

Sediment pre-filters change every 6–12 months; the main media bed lasts up to ten years.

Q: I’m on a well—does that matter?

Not at all. We’ll review your lab report and, if needed, add UV to the Platinum for bacteria control.

Q: Do I still need a fridge or pitcher filter?

Only if you like extra polish. A whole home water filter already removes the bad stuff.

Q: Can I move the unit to a new house?

Yes. Tanks disconnect easily, and our team will coach your plumber on re-installing.

Q: Isn’t bottled water simpler?

Factor in hauling, storage, cost, and plastic waste—whole-house filtration wins every time.

Reference: “Millions of Americans May Face Higher Risk From Tap-Water Contaminants,” Environmental Working Group video script (2025).