Survey Finds Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6) Contamination in San Jose Drinking Water

What is Chromium?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines Chromium as:

“…a metallic element, is found in  rocks, soil, plants, and animals.” ~ EPA

The EPA further reports that Chromium is used in:

• Making steel
• Metal-plating
• Leather tanning
• Paints
• Dyes
• Wood preservatives

The EPA indicates the most common forms of chromium in our environment are trivalent chromium (chromium-3), hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) and the metal form, chromium-0. The medical community informs us that Chromium 6 has been found to cause cancer in lab rats.

And, Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6) is present in San Jose drinking water.

“…figure out how we can strategize to reduce not just chromium, but pharmaceuticals and other things” ~ Dr. Thomas Burke (associate dean of the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)

What’s Being Done About Chromium in San Jose Drinking Water?

Listen to KCBS News Radio reporter Matt Bigler reporting on Hexavalent Chromium in San Jose Drinking Water

“Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein have introduced a bill that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to set limits on the amount of chromium 6 in the nation’s drinking water.” ~ Matt Bigler (KCBS Reporter)

Take note that the intent is to set a new acceptable limit on the amount of Hexavalent Chromium to be allowed in San Jose drinking water.

What You Can Do About It

By their very nature, government organizations generally move slowly. And, recall that the goal of the proposed legislation is to reduce the level of Chromium 6 in San Jose drinking water…not eliminate it.

But, you can easily eliminate Hexavalent Chromium and other contaminants from the drinking water your family consumes. How?

Get Clean Drinking Water

Steam distilled water is up to 99% pure of contaminants…including Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6). You can easily get clean drinking water when you get steam distilled drinking water from Best Purified Water in San Jose.

And, you should know that you cannot get fresh, steam distilled drinking water from just any drinking water store in San Jose. Best Purified Water is the only local drinking water store that has invested in the very expensive industrial-strength steam distillers that make steam distilled drinking water on-site.

Bring in your water bottles and fill them up at our pure water store located at 1781 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose CA 95124.

Make Distilled Water at Home (Distilled Water Make)

New customers often ask, “Can I make distilled water at home?” The answer is “yes, you can easily make distilled water from tap water with a home water distiller.

Whether it’s not convenient for you to drive to our clean drinking water store in San Jose, CA…or you would rather make distilled water at home, you can choose to get one of our top-rated home water distillers for your home.

Choose to Remove Hexavalent Chromium in Your Drinking Water

As you’re reading this, you now realize that Hexavalent Chromium is present in San Jose drinking water. You probably now view that glass of tap water differently…especially when one of your family members is about to drink it.

You now likely want to do something about it for your family.

The choice is yours. Drink water that is up to 99% free of contaminants (including Hexavalent Chromium)? Or, drink water with contaminants in it like chemicals used in industrial steel-making and metal-plating.

Choose clean drinking water for your family.

Filed Under: Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium 6)

What is Arsenic?

Arsenic is a notoriously poisonous chemical element. The medical community indicates it is known to be a carcinogen. The fact is that Arsenic in water is naturally occurring.

Arsenic in Water? Really?

“Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a problem that affects millions of people across the world” ~ Wikipedia

Drinking water with high levels of arsenic in it over several years increases the chance of acquiring liver, lung, and bladder cancers. And, the medical community indicates it can cause diabetes, heart disease, neurological damage. It has been determined that Arsenic inhibits the ability of our body to fight off cancers and other diseases.

 

Arsenic in water. Let that sink in for a moment…

What Else is in Our Drinking Water?

Arsenic is not the only troubling toxin found in our tap water. Besides Arsenic in water, there are many chemicals and toxins present in tap water. The Safe Drinking Water Act established maximum levels for 87+ contaminants in our drinking water. Notice the emphasis on the words “maximum levels” in the last sentence? The Act did not eliminate the contaminants. Rather, it established upper “allowable” limits for the contaminants in our drinking water…including a maximum limit of Arsenic.

Recently, Environmental Protection reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Monte Vista Water Company to reduce Arsenic levels in the drinking water they provide to in Douglas, AZ. Apparently it is so serious, that the EPA may fine Monte Vista Water Company $37,000 per day.

How to Remove Arsenic in Water…

There are two drinking water systems that remove arsenic in water, as well as the majority of chemicals and toxins found in our tap water. They are:

• Reverse Osmosis Filter Systems (RO Water Systems)
• Water Distillers (Distiller Water)

RO water systems remove approximately 50-80% of the chemicals and toxins found in tap water. Distilled water systems remove up to 99% of chemicals and toxins found in tap water…including arsenic in water.

If you have the choice, would you choose clean drinking water? The good news is that you do have a choice, and you can act on it now.

Where to Buy Clean Drinking Water in San Jose?

Best Purified Water in San Jose, CA, sells steam distilled water and reverse osmosis water on tap. Bring in your water bottles (or get water bottles from us), and fill them up with clean drinking water. You should know that Best Purified Water is the only water store in San Jose that makes and sells steam distilled water.

How to Make Distilled Water from Tap Water…

If  San Jose is a bit too far to drive…or you want to make distilled water at home, get one of our home water distillers. Our home water distillers are the finest made, and they produce delicious, clean drinking water.

Say “No” to Arsenic in Water

Either way, you don’t have to accept arsenic in water…especially in your drinking water. Enjoy clean drinking water from a water distiller system or a reverse osmosis water filter system. And, say good0bye to arsenic in water.

Resource: EPA’s Drinking Water website

 Filed Under: Arsenic in Water