Heavy Metals

What about lead, rusted metal, and other heavy metals?

Some of us might be shocked to learn that levels of lead can still be found in our drinking water, that’s right! High levels of exposure to lead can poison our bodies, with nasty symptoms such as abdominal pain, memory loss or even miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women. Copper is the most common heavy metal to appear in tap water. Copper is another element that is essential to your health, but too much of it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and even kidney and liver disease.

So, what’s the solution?

Ultrafiltration is the filtration method of choice for people who prefer minerals left in their water but still want microscopic contaminants taken out. Ultrafiltration operates at a low pressure effectively removing all bacteria and viruses as well as other contaminants such as heavy metals, rust, chlorine and limescale, you’ll see the immediate difference in both your Kettle and Iron. Our device is about as compact as you’ll find for a three-cartridge system and is quick and easy to install.

Currently, drinking water in the UK, must contain PFAS chemicals at no more than 100 nanograms per litre (ng/l) before action is taken. We feel this is much too high when health effects at lower and lower concentrations are being found. In fact, we are beginning to think that there is no such thing as a safe level!

It is our hope that our water filters, once easily installed, can be a positive step forward to preventing dire long-term health effects and ease some of the anxiety surrounding the problem of high concentrations of PFAS in our water supply.