June 27, 2008, Newsletter Issue #118: Water Filters that Fight MBTE Contamination

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Methyl-t-butyl ether ( MTBE) is finding it’s way into the drinking water supply at an alarming rate. This fuel additive is commonly used in unleaded gas as a means of reducing ozone and carbon monoxide emissions. While not directly added to water supplies, MTBE manages to work its way into the drinking water supply via air pollution from exhaust fumes, groundwater contamination, emissions from boat engines, underwater storage tank leakage, and via other methods.

While the exact human health impact of MTBE consumption hasn’t yet been determined, it’s certain that this is not a substance that people need to ingest. However, many brands of water filters do not filter this substance out of the drinking water supply. To thoroughly compare water filtration systems, make sure you investigate whether or not the models you are considering purchasing is proven to be an effective MTBE water filter.

Among the most popular brands of home water filtration systems, Aquasana and Culligan water filters are the only ones proven to remove MTBE from water. Aquasana’s performance ratings indicate an efficacy rate of greater than 93 percent with this substance. Culligan filters are rated at 90% MTBE removal effectiveness. Because MTBE contamination is such a growing an important concern, it’s important to consider this substance when selecting a water filter system for your home.

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