Water filters and bpa?

Question

Does anyone know what kind (and where I can buy) a water filter that removes bpa and chlorine and that isn't plastic? Also, are there any filters that can get rid of the drugs that seem to be in our water supply as well? It seems as though there isn't any water that's safe to drink anymore...

Thanks!

Answer 1

only thing that might get rid of such micro nasties is a biological filter, microorganisms would take up some of the bioaccumulative compounds and break down some of the proteins, then be eaten by amaeoba, this all goes on in the 'schmutsdecke' of a slow sand filter. but they are pretty bulky, wouldnt fit on your kitchen counter!

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a filter that removes bisphenol-A.

Seriously... I wouldn't be all that concerned about what's in the water supply. They do a pretty good job about treating the water before it gets to your home...

Keep in mind that bisphenol-A is not just in #7 polycarbonate plastics... but is in the lining of tin cans, tetra-pak food and beverage containers, and just about every non-perishable food packaging item there is.   Also, keep in mind that stainless steel is not necessarily better - especially where the environment is concerned. Unless if a steel is implant grade, then it will leak heavy metals.

The only "safe" water filter I could think of is a glass container with a carbon filter - which doesn't exist yet.

Answer 3

BPA cannot be filtered out.

Use other types of containers.

Glass is best, then metal, then other types of plastics (but I am sceptical of plastics - although I still use them for biking)

Answer 4

To be exact, see below for the link to a PDF file prepared by NSF on the issue of PBA.

The short-term solution is an activated carbon/reverse osmosis filter.  A multi-stage reverse osmosis water filter will at least give you some level of treatment.  The issue of BPA is being addressed by NSF which certifies filters and purifiers.  Make sure your treatment device is NSF-certified. Not just tested, but tested and certified.

Answer 5

No one thing is going to take care of everything you're looking for but this website will give you a ton of information regarding which products remove what.

http://www.nsf.org/consumer/drinking_wat...