Worried about plastic water filters

Are you worried about plastic water filters and what plasticisers or even BPA (Bisphenol A) they may contain?

Bisphenol A, is a chemical found in a lot of plastics and coatings of many products. It affects hormones in the human body which behave  similar to estrogen and other hormones in the body.

BPA interferes with the function and elimination of natural hormones. It can imitate the body’s own hormones in a way that is detrimental to our health. Babies and young children are believed to be especially sensitive to BPA.

BPA can be found in many products, including water bottles, baby bottles, plastic water filters and in epoxy resins which are used as coatings inside food and drinks cans.

Public authorities do set BPA safety levels, however, experts believe these levels are too high and should be reviewed following a number of recent studies. Governments, especially in Australia, are lobbied by the chemical and plastics industry not to eliminate BPA.

So, if you are using a plastic water filter you had better be very sure that it does not contain BPA or plasticisers that can be damaging your health. The only way to be sure is check with the manufacturer or switch to a ceramic water filter.