Hmm, maybe I should keep the filter up to date. I generally use the built-in Britta canister in the fridge as a water cooling device.
Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-12-20 07:01:57 +0000
Now that I think about it, don't we nead a certain amount of copper? Is there a need for lead in the human body? Or is actually worse for you than gold or silver... OK, time for bed.
Posted by frame609 on 2005-12-20 07:31:44 +0000
Copper is a conductor, and makes for decent cooking.
Posted by Honar the librarian on 2005-12-20 12:02:35 +0000
Pish posh, hieronymous bosh.
As long as you don't try to raise any kids there, you'll be fine. Besides, the back porch probably does at least as much neurological damage as lead poisoning.
Please, please, don't raise any children at h3w.
Posted by G lib on 2005-12-20 12:59:04 +0000
hear hear!
Posted by Null Protocol on 2005-12-20 13:29:01 +0000
Don't get me wrong, I Brita everything, but I think it is just psychological insurance. I would be VERY suprised if I am actually scientifically protecting myself from H20 baddies by drinking Brita vs. tap.
Also, been doing Brita since post High School 1993 - present. At this point its just a habit...
Posted by Miriam on 2005-12-20 14:34:41 +0000
Are you speaking of the gnawing paint chips out there? The litter box fumes? Or other inhaled items?
Posted by Miriam on 2005-12-20 14:35:11 +0000
Good thing no one tries to raise kids anywhere in Allston, Brighton or Boston!
Posted by mr. mister on 2005-12-20 14:47:22 +0000
I hope Santa put coal in our Brita stockings this Christmas!
No, he's doubting the ability of Brita (Britta?) to actually filter out enough of the bad stuff to make a difference, health-wise.
I tend to agree. It makes tap water taster "better", not sure if it's actually protecting anyone.
Posted by frame609 on 2005-12-20 16:45:27 +0000
Everything I've read online (even the stuff that wasn't on the Brita web page) says that the filter removes b/t 93-9% of heavy metal from water.
But it's still a good thing that I only drink beer and coffee.
Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-12-20 16:46:23 +0000
Yes. It filters out at least 90% of lead.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-12-20 16:59:31 +0000
That's only helpful if you brew your coffee from Brita filtered water.
Posted by Null Protocol on 2005-12-20 17:04:59 +0000
yeah, true that.
Maybe the boxes "lead removal" claims are based in truth - I just feel most people wind up doing it (BRITA) for either more aesthetic reasons "good tasting water" or to make them feel safer, which hasn't been proven as resoundingly true.
Having said all that, I do like my Brita water (tm) when I am making Coffee in the morning.
Posted by mr. mister on 2005-12-20 18:57:29 +0000
If you boil water. Doesn't that solve the problem?
Posted by tendiamonds on 2005-12-20 19:38:01 +0000
I won't claim to speak for B2, but I believe his unofficial stance on Brita is "It's a nice way to keep cold water in the fridge." He doesn't frequently change his filter, but that could be just because he's a slob, or doesn't know how. Nevertheless, he thinks most of it is hype. Also, he lives in Acton, which has better water than Poland Spring.
Posted by Miriam on 2005-12-20 19:51:42 +0000
You're thinking of distilling water. Not quite the same.
Posted by frame609 on 2005-12-21 02:15:03 +0000
My mom, who was a lead chemist for years, says it's no big deal, thank goodness.