09/26/2021
What are you doing to purify your drinking water?đ§
A new veterinary study looking at carcinogens in dogsâ drinking water đŸconcluded pollutants in tap water increase the risk of certain cancers in dogs, and that filtering tap water could decrease the overall incidence of these cancers. Researchers found dogs with bladder cancer were more likely to live in areas with higher tap water concentrations of total trihalomethane, a reactive byproduct of disinfection chemicals, especially chlorination, used in municipal tap water.
So the big question is: what are you doing to remove chlorine and other contaminants from your household water?
Chemical-laden đ± tap water is just one of the quiet, common household pollutants millions of families are exposed on a daily basis, unless we do something to fix the situation. In our upcoming book, The Forever Dog, we cover all of the top household environmental risks you should be aware of, including the section titled âHow Bad is Your Water?đ§â. Chlorine is just one of the many contaminants that may be found in your water supply.
If you receive your water from a public water supply, we recommend you research the quality of your water by accessing your communityâs Annual Quality Report. Check the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) report âWhatâs On Tap?â, and ask your water utility (the company that bills you monthly) for a copy of its annual water quality report. This report will list the detected contaminants, the potential source(s) of those contaminants, and the levels at which those contaminants were present in the water supply. Using this information, youâll be able to choose the correct filter for your familyâs drinking water.
Choose the filter technology that best suits your circumstances and budget: whole-house carbon; individual carbon filters on water spigots and portable pitchers, refrigerator filters; reverse osmosis filters in the kitchen, there are many to choose from. Choose a filter system that addresses the contaminants in your area, as each type of filter has its strengths and limitations, and one type does not accomplish all goals.
P.S. - Already pre-ordered the The Forever Dog book? We know you have questions about what to do right now, so weâve created some early learning opportunities to answer some of your most burning questions before the book comes out. Claim your VIP ticket to our private, LIVE Forever Dog Learning Labs! These free Masterclasses are the perfect opportunities to learn more about what you can be doing to increase your dogâs health span and lifespan right now. Don't have a copy? Get one here: www.ForeverDog.com
