Multi-Pure's Drinking Water Systems have been tested and listed under NSF/ANSI Standard No. 42 and Standard No. 53 by NSF International. The replacement filters are also tested and certified by NSF.

Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified by NSF for the reduction of the following contaminants/substances (*99% is the maximum rate of reduction certified): Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been certified or registered by the states of California, Iowa, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Colorado (all the states that regulate drinking water systems).

Drinking water is available at most developed campgrounds. When it is not provided, water should always be treated with purification tablets or iodine, by boiling, or by filtering. One safe method of treatment is boiling vigorously for 3-5 minutes to kill parasitic organisms which may be present. To improve taste, add a pinch of salt to each quart of boiled water or pour it back and forth from one clean container to another several times. More on drinking water...

The list can be obtained from the Internet at: www.dhmh.state.md.us/labs/pdf//certifiedlist601.pdf, or by contacting the Certification Office at 410-767-5074, 410-767-5042, or 410-767-5853, or by email at: stancavagem@dhmh.state.md.us.

Yes. Some systems may be able to reduce arsenic levels by cleaning up or changing the source of their water. For example, some arsenic contamination results from leaching from old waste dumps, mines or tailings, or from past use of arsenic-containing pesticides. In other cases, arsenic in drinking water is caused by continuing industrial pollution.

You can obtain an application packet by contacting the Certification Office at 410-767-5074, 410-767-5042, or 410-767-5853, or by email at stancavagem@dhmh.state.md.us. A laboratory must apply for and be granted certification before a laboratory can analyze compliance samples in the State of Maryland.

Information may be available on individual state Web sites at http://katrina.louisiana.gov, http://www.ms.gov/.

Clark, a former subscriber to the Kombucha list, says: "My only experience so far after about 10 weeks of drinking the K-tea was to become dehydrated after about 5-6 weeks. This manifested itself as constant physical and mental fatigue (my chiropractor aptly described it as brain fog) and finally my lips became dry and cracked.

If you have your own well, you are responsible for making sure that your water is safe to drink. Private wells should be tested annually for nitrate and coliform bacteria to detect contamination problems early. Test more frequently and for other contaminants, such as radon or pesticides, if you suspect a problem.

Fresh water ponds in the dunes, they can drink from sound sometimes. Although the sound does connect to the ocean at Oregon Inlet, the sound in Corolla remains fresh and drinkable because of the many miles of distance between the two points.

Public water supply customers can contact their local utility and request a copy of the Annual Water Quality Report (or Consumer Confidence Report). This report is a summary of the water test results obtained by the utility for the previous year. This report lists the following:

Intentional contamination of the water supply is thought to be highly unlikely. Water treatment facilities routinely filter the drinking water supply, add chlorine in order to kill harmful germs and regularly test for contaminants.