Water travels a long way and flows in many pipes until it enters your home.
In the U.S. water pipes and fittings are made of metal that may contain: iron, zinc, copper, lead and plastic. These pipes and fittings may even be 120 years old.
The flow of water and air through the pipes and fittings creates a chemical process (corrosion) that corrodes them and causes lead leakage into the water.
An identical process occurs in the piping running through your home.
Lead is very dangerous to the human body!
It is important to note that lead does not only enter the bloodstream through what you drink but mainly, through skin pores and the respiratory system as a result of contact with water or breathing its vapors when bathing.
Exposure to lead may cause diseases such as various types of cancer, and also harm the brain, liver and kidneys.
The main victims of lead exposure are children up to 9 years of age.
This group absorbs lead into the body 4-5 times more than adults.
* The T-18 Water System is the only water filtration system in the world that successfully reduces lead leakage from pipes and connectors in your home.
* Reduces the level of lead entering your home from your water supplier.