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Millions of Americans drink water from public systems with lead-based water lines. And when that lead sneaks into our water, it can cause irreversible brain damage, reproductive issues, high blood pressure, and more. To this day, potentially dangerous levels of lead are legally allowed in our tap water supplies across all 50 states. So read on to discover the right (and wrong) ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from lead-contaminated water.

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Ion exchange technology, which is primarily used in water softeners, is designed to exchange “hard” ions (like magnesium and calcium) for “soft” ions (such as sodium) to soften water. Even though some ion exchange systems can be used for lead removal, they tend to leave you vulnerable to dozens of other common dangers.

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Some-not all-activated carbon filters can target lead in water. However, their effectiveness depends on a number of factors, including the type of carbon, the size of the carbon particles, the pH of the water, the amount of lead in the water, and the age of the filter. 

That’s why many store-bought water filters do not claim to remove lead from water and do not have NSF certification or lab results that show significant lead reduction.

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