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According to the Ralph Nader Research Group, EPA reports show that U.S. water supplies contain over 2300 cancer causing chemicals. Even if you're not a Nader fan, how can you ignore such a startling statistic?

Fear of what's in our water has led many to seek out purer forms of our most valuable resource. Unfortunately, the search often ends in vain, with bottled water that isn't regulated and could be anything but pure and a system that does massive harm to the environment in myriad ways. Many savvy consumers are turning to home filtration systems capable of removing toxic heavy metals, synthetic organic chemicals, chlorination by-products, biological parasites and other harmful contaminants from their tap water.

There are so many options, the choice can be overwhelming. This web site offers a comprehensive comparison of water filtration systems, which can provide water far superior to bottled at a fraction of the cost.

All of the systems compared on the site remove chlorine and lead. Several other contaminants can be removed by various systems for what amounts to a similar price per gallon. Cheaper options, such as the Brita pitcher, offer a low cost per gallon of filtered water, but can cost more over the long run due to the frequency of filter changes required or the cost of replacement filters. Some cost more at the outset, but less in the long run. The choice basically boils down to preference for style, technology, features and how many contaminants you want removed.

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