Oakland County’s Reliable Hormones/Pharmaceuticals
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Most folks don’t expect to find trace hormones/pharmaceuticals in their drinking water—but it’s more common than you’d think. Medications, personal care products, and agricultural runoff all play a part in introducing these contaminants into the water supply. At Water Purification Specialists, we help Oakland County homeowners take control of what’s really coming out of the tap—with proven filtration systems that target tricky contaminants like hormones/pharmaceuticals.
What are Hormones/Pharmaceuticals in Water?
Hormones in drinking water usually come from pharmaceuticals, personal care products, or livestock waste that ends up in waterways. These are trace amounts of chemicals like estrogen, testosterone, and synthetic hormones that aren’t always removed by standard water treatment processes. Even though the levels are small, long-term exposure through everyday drinking water has raised concern among health experts.
How Do Hormones/Pharmaceuticals Enter Water Supplies?
Hormones/Pharmaceuticals get into water mainly through human waste, medications flushed down the drain, and agricultural runoff. Most treatment plants aren’t designed to filter out these types of contaminants, so they often slip through and make it into the tap.
Health Risks of Hormones/Pharmaceuticals
Studies suggest that hormonal exposure in drinking water may disrupt endocrine systems and affect reproductive health over time. Children and pregnant women may be especially vulnerable to these effects.
How to Remove Hormones/Pharmaceuticals from Water
Removing hormones/pharmaceuticals takes more than a basic filter—you’ll need advanced systems built to trap these microscopic compounds. Here are the best ways to tackle hormone contamination:
- Reverse Osmosis Systems – These systems remove a wide range of contaminants, including hormones/pharmaceuticals, by forcing water through a fine membrane. The membrane blocks chemical compounds based on their size and structure, making it highly effective for hormone removal.
- Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filters – These filters absorb organic compounds, including pharmaceutical byproducts and hormones/pharmaceuticals, as water passes through. They work best with longer contact time and need regular replacement to stay effective.
- Catalytic Carbon Filters – A step up from standard GAC, catalytic carbon targets a broader range of chemical compounds, including chloramines and hormones/pharmaceuticals. It’s great for polishing water after other filtration steps.
Advanced Oxidation Systems (AOP) – These systems use a mix of ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and UV light to break down complex organic molecules like hormones/pharmaceuticals into harmless byproducts. They’re often used in combination with other filtration systems for complete purification.
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Our PLATINUM Series 6-Stage Purification System
The PLATINUM Series 6-Stage Filtration & Purification System is a comprehensive solution designed to help reduce your family’s exposure to potentially harmful substances often found in municipal water. It delivers clean, purified water to every tap in your home—making it easier to enjoy safer water for drinking, bathing, and everyday use. Each unit is carefully hand-assembled in the United States, ensuring exceptional quality and the use of premium materials.
- One tank installed at your water main
- NO Salt, NO Potassium, and NO filters to change, Maintenance-Free
- 6 full stages of water treatment to ensure consistent high-quality, delicious, odor-free, alkaline drinking water to every faucet in your entire home
- Environmentally safe alternative to salt-based water softeners
- 15-Year Warranty
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Water Purification Specialists proudly serve the entire Oakland County in Michigan.
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