The Drinking Water Book: How to Eliminate Harmful Toxins from Your Water |  | Author: Colin Ingram
Publisher: Celestial Arts
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 103714
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 200
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1587612577
Dewey Decimal Number: 628.162
EAN: 9781587612572
ASIN: 1587612577
Publication Date: June 1, 2006
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THE DRINKING WATER BOOK takes a level-headed look at the serious issues surrounding Americas drinking water supply. Unlike water purifier manufacturers and public health officials, Ingram presents unbiased reporting on whats in your water and how to drink safely. Featuring all the latest scientific research, the book evaluates the different kinds of filters and bottled waters and rates specific products on the market.
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 The best drinking water book you can buy March 25, 2002
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
This book is well named, since it is the definitive book on drinking water. It includes extensive information on water contaminants, water testing, bottled water, and home purification systems. The information is well-researched, easy to read, and well-formatted, with simple charts and diagrams supplementing the text where necessary. I bought several books on drinking water at the same time, and this one was clearly superior to all the others. Don't waste time and money; buy this book first!
A Candid Review by the Author July 31, 2006
Colin Ingram (Bandon, OR USA)
34 out of 34 found this review helpful
I wrote this book because after extensive communication with government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations and private sector manufacturers, I simply could not find objective information about drinking water safety and consumer options. Since I have been a professional writer and editor for over four decades, I decided to bite the bullet and do it myself. I spent five years researching material for this book and I have no axes to grind; just the desire for truth. This is the 2nd edition of this book. The 1st edition was hailed as the definitive consumer book on drinking water, and I believe this book is even better. You'll find that it contains the most objective, complete and easy-to-understand information on drinking water that is available, and this opinion has been confirmed by many authorities in the field of drinking water safety. Thanks for your time, Colin Ingram.
Even in 2000-Most comprehensive guide to water treatment January 5, 2000
Lynne Leahy (California)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This book is the best published guide to water treatment options. Colin has research and compared all types of technolgy for safe drinking water and his unbiased reference guide is good for every health consious consumer.
If you only buy one book on water, this is it. May 11, 1999
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Excellent, specific, detailed information which you can use to make real decisions about your drinking water. How to purify it, what types of equipment are best to use for your problems, and where to turn to for help -- they're all covered. The book is very clearly written, and even when the subject matter turns technical, it doesn't take someone with a PhD in water to understand the explanation.
Why Should I Be Concerned About My Drinking Water? September 26, 2006
Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Colin Ingram pulls the reader into his book by offering "Ten Quick Tips" to "wet" your appetite for the valuable detailed information that follows.
Ingram, who has years of experience as a scientific writer, articulates with clarity in this comprehensive guide to the importance of pure drinking water for maintaining optimum health. The chapter on water pollutants and the risk to health was startling. There is a logical order to the book as the next chapter deals with water testing and finding out what is in your water, and the best drinking water for good health. I was amazed to discover the various sources of commercial water suppliers and the number and variety of their products.
Several chapters deal with water purifiers and how they work. They include information on filters, distillers, alternative methods, and suggestions for combining types of purifiers. Ingram included suggestions on how to evaluate these systems, types of installations, a cost comparison of purifiers, and a comparison of the cost of bottled water versus that of a purifier.
I found the chapter summaries and author's recommendations especially helpful. He not only introduced primary and alternative methods, and combinations of purifiers, but also pros and cons of various views being expounded by vendors, environmentalists, and politicians.
The appendix, glossary, and index add to this compact, comprehensive manual on how to insure you are drinking safer water.
This is an important, informative, guidebook, calling for imperative action steps to do something about the water you are drinking.
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