Special Report on Drinking Water and home filter systems

Many of us have known for a long time that regular tap water can pose serious health issues. The problems are complicated and getting worse. Resolving the contaminant issues to ensure public safety will not be easy or quick and frankly it may never be resolved. The only realistic solution is for each of us to make sure our personal drinking water is as clean and free of contaminants as possible.

We've chosen to filter our own water with a System that rates among the highest in removing those contaminants that are of serious health concern. The cost is about 7cents or less per gallon and is a better alternative than bottled water. We consider that a good investment. If you want more information on those products, contact us at - water@theolivebranch.com

We have a web site that gives warnings on water situations in various parts of the country. It is by no means complete nor does it cover all the issues and locations of problems we found. We are continuously updating it. You can get that information at - http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/news.htm

What's in your Bottled Water?
Despite the hype, bottled water is neither cleaner nor greener than tap water
by Brian Howard - September 4, 2003
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January 22, 2003, Washington, DC Associated Press Report

Federal investigators say there’s a disturbing trend of fake tests of water supplies, part of a wider problem of false environmental tests by private companies on petroleum products, underground storage tanks and soil.

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Here's other informational sites:
• Why water/Why filter?: http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/whywater.htm
• Bottled water problems: http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/bottled.htm
• Lead: http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/lead.htm
• Endocryn Disrupters: http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/endo.htm
• MTBE and Chloramine: http://www.theolivebranch.com/water/mtbe.htm

Following is an article written by Physicians for Social Responsibility entitled, "Cancer, What Health Care Providers Should Know (Drinking Water Fact Sheet #2)" in which physicians are informed of the cancer risks associated with drinking water in America. This is a very concise and well organized article that goes on to recommend that health care providers advise their patients to consider alternate sources of water, including home water treatment systems.

You will find this valuable article at: http://www.psr.org/cancerfs.pdf (you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this file, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

Another interesting item is the new EPA Safe Drinking Water Act map. This is a great tool to help us all understand how water gets contaminated from a variety of sources. Maps are available for viewing, downloading or ordering online at: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/publicoutreach/landscapeposter.html

Let us know if you have other questions or need our assistance. We're always happy to help.

Be Healthy!

The Culbreths
http://www.theolivebranch.com/

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Please note: the information contained herein has been compiled from various sources. The above statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We make no claims, either expressed or implied, that any products mentioned in this newsletter will cure disease, replace prescription medication, or supersede sound medical advice.