In July 2008, the State of California reported their study done by researchers who discovered perchlorate, a known volatile organic compound (VOC) at over 800 test sites around the country. The levels of this compound was higher than what the State of California allows and this may be a sign that perhaps many other states around the United Sates can be in a similar position.

The Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) is unsure about how much perchlorate is too much. California requested the EPA to quickly make their decision and stand by it. But does it even matter? The EPA estimations for safety are based on what could be consumed by a 175-pound person on a daily basis without having any toxic effects. This requires inaccurate extrapolations and assumes that the person's only exposure to perchlorate is only through drinking water.

The compound, VOC which was found in tap water, is used to treat overactive thyroid glands. So, for those of us who consume VOC through tap water and do not have an overactive thyroid gland run the risk of experiencing problems associated with an underactive thyroid gland.

The thyroid gland is involved in our growth and development. It is an important gland that helps maintain and regulate metabolism which is a factor in obesity, type II diabetes and other chronic health ailments. Fortunately, VOC and other drugs that are found in tap water can be eliminated through water purification devices. We need to limit our exposure to perchlorate because it is found in cow's milk, breast milk and vegetables with a high content of water such as lettuce.

It was also recently learned that there are high numbers of cancer that is being caused by Trihalomethanes (THM) exposure. If your drinking water is chlorinated, you are exposed to THM, may it be through drinking the water or by showers. If you think buying bottled water is the right solution, what about cooking? Will you make coffee or tea from bottled water? Would you shower from a water bottle? Researchers have found that 30% of the bottle water in the market are actually from a companies own personal faucet and 80% contain a component of the plastic that is known to disrupt the endocrine system.

If everyone were to purchase home purification systems, not only would they be helping themselves and their families but also the environment by eliminating the use of plastic bottles. And no more worrying about THM, perchlorate or other drugs that are found in tap water. By using a home purification system, we can see an improvement in the our personal lives.

And these home purification systems are not only just affordable but they are environmentally friendly. Of course, you do need to pick the right purification systems that do the job and there are some out there in stores that cost a lot more than you really need to pay.

But after making the right decision of getting a home water purifier system, you won't turn back. The drugs in the tap water will no longer be an issue to worry about. So, take measures that will definitely protect you and your family.