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THE PURE
TPRlaUBsTtHiocAttWBleOasUtTer
By Michael Kabel
HOW TO CHOOSE Keeping hydrated is the simplest truth about staying
THE BEST HOME healthy, but can those plastic water bottles also put
FILTRATION SYSTEM your health at risk? Lingering questions and uncertainty
The strength of the water filtration system you need continue on this vital wellness issue.
depends largely on the quality of the water piped to your
home and which contaminants it contains. The ABC’s of BPA
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical and the main
You can also tailor your purification system to your
water consumption needs. Families and households may component of polycarbonate, the clear and hard plastic used
wish to invest in a point-of-entry system that purifies all in making water bottles and thousands of other food and drink
water entering into the house. For individuals, a point-of- packages. BPA linings are also commonly used on water pipes and
use system such as a tap filter or water-purifying bottle on the inside of soft drink cans.
may meet your needs. Look into the newer glass filter
systems as opposed to plastic. In 2010, the US Food and Drug Administration expressed
concern that products including BPA could expose pregnant
Trusted Professional women, babies and small children to increased risk of cancer
Hearing Services and diabetes. In 2014, the agency revised its position stating that
Since 1976. current levels of BPA use in food posed no significant health risk.
• Quality However, some public welfare advocates such as the
• Compassion nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund caution that BPA is often
• Personal Care replaced in manufacturing with even more dangerous chemicals
including carcinogens and neurotoxins. Other studies indicate that
Call 610.435.8299 or visit BPA damages the body’s endocrine system, which creates and
KlecknerAudiology.com regulates hormones, including estrogen.
1259 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard
Suite 322 • Allentown, Pa. Health care experts recommend using BPA-free water
bottles, and avoiding canned goods that use BPA lining. BPA-
containing packages are identified by the triangle of arrows
with the number 7 inside it.The Oregon Environmental
Council has developed a “BPA Free” designation awarded to
qualifying products.
Choosing the Safest Water Bottle
Many health experts point to glass as the safest material for
water bottles. However, make sure that BPA is not used in the
lining. For durability, most glass water bottles are equipped with a
sleeve of silicone or other shock-absorbing material.
Glass and stainless steel bottles keep liquids cooler longer
than aluminum or plastic.They also have greater resistance to
the elements.
THE PURE
TPRlaUBsTtHiocAttWBleOasUtTer
By Michael Kabel
HOW TO CHOOSE Keeping hydrated is the simplest truth about staying
THE BEST HOME healthy, but can those plastic water bottles also put
FILTRATION SYSTEM your health at risk? Lingering questions and uncertainty
The strength of the water filtration system you need continue on this vital wellness issue.
depends largely on the quality of the water piped to your
home and which contaminants it contains. The ABC’s of BPA
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical and the main
You can also tailor your purification system to your
water consumption needs. Families and households may component of polycarbonate, the clear and hard plastic used
wish to invest in a point-of-entry system that purifies all in making water bottles and thousands of other food and drink
water entering into the house. For individuals, a point-of- packages. BPA linings are also commonly used on water pipes and
use system such as a tap filter or water-purifying bottle on the inside of soft drink cans.
may meet your needs. Look into the newer glass filter
systems as opposed to plastic. In 2010, the US Food and Drug Administration expressed
concern that products including BPA could expose pregnant
Trusted Professional women, babies and small children to increased risk of cancer
Hearing Services and diabetes. In 2014, the agency revised its position stating that
Since 1976. current levels of BPA use in food posed no significant health risk.
• Quality However, some public welfare advocates such as the
• Compassion nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund caution that BPA is often
• Personal Care replaced in manufacturing with even more dangerous chemicals
including carcinogens and neurotoxins. Other studies indicate that
Call 610.435.8299 or visit BPA damages the body’s endocrine system, which creates and
KlecknerAudiology.com regulates hormones, including estrogen.
1259 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard
Suite 322 • Allentown, Pa. Health care experts recommend using BPA-free water
bottles, and avoiding canned goods that use BPA lining. BPA-
containing packages are identified by the triangle of arrows
with the number 7 inside it.The Oregon Environmental
Council has developed a “BPA Free” designation awarded to
qualifying products.
Choosing the Safest Water Bottle
Many health experts point to glass as the safest material for
water bottles. However, make sure that BPA is not used in the
lining. For durability, most glass water bottles are equipped with a
sleeve of silicone or other shock-absorbing material.
Glass and stainless steel bottles keep liquids cooler longer
than aluminum or plastic.They also have greater resistance to
the elements.
