Today, we're talking about 11 water purification methods, including the pros and cons of activated carbon, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, desalination, and more. 

Before you listen, visit ewg.org/tapwater to find out what contaminants are present in your municipal water supply.

A note: lime-soda ash can be used to soften water and remove radium (Brinck, 1978 & EPA, 1976).

Studies mentioned in the episode: 

Chlorine inhalation causes heart disease (Ahmad, 2015) 

Chlorine inhalation and the development of spinal deformities (McMaster, 2018)

Chloramination toxicity (Le Roux, 2017)