Before you buy new Frigidaire water filters, let me tell you about a better, safer option. While using your refrigerator's dispenser is a better option than buying bottled water, it still is not the best option. Here's why.
The contaminants that are present in local water supplies include chlorine, THMs, VOCs, lead, traces of prescription drugs, herbicides, pesticides, industrial solvents, gasoline additives and other chemicals. There are different models of Frigidaire water filters. Each model fits different appliances. None of them remove all of these things. Some remove chlorine and other contaminants, but not one model removes THMs or VOCs. They simply cannot include enough steps in that tiny cartridge.
In addition, bacteria are known to build up on and around the dispensers. Eventually, you may see that disconnecting the system, bottling your own water in glass containers and filling ice trays with properly filtered water is the best choice. Hopefully, this article will convince you of that. First, let's look at THMs and VOCs.
THMs are present in every publicly treated supply, because they are formed when disinfectants interact with bacteria, algae and other life forms. VOCs have been found in over 800 test sites around the US, as well as other countries. Ingesting these chemicals causes a variety of chronic and life threatening health problems. They build up in the organs of our body, over time. The phrase "body burden" has been used to refer to this build-up.
Since the chemicals are toxic, the body works to dispose of them, which creates a burden on the bodily systems, particularly the liver and kidneys. The bladder and colon are also affected, because the toxins may become trapped in the tissues there, instead of passing out of the body. That is believed to be the root cause of bladder cancer, a relatively common form of the disease.
Since, Frigidaire water filters do not remove these chemicals, drinking from your refrigerators dispenser is not the best way to protect your long-term health. There are systems that will attach to your kitchen faucet that WILL protect your long-term health by removing them. Researchers have shown that exposure to THMs doubles the individual risk of bladder cancer. They think it is THMs that are largely to blame for the prevalence of that disease.
If you like your water chilled, there is a reason for that. But, instead of using your dispenser and replacing your Frigidaire water filters, consider purchasing some glass containers, along with an effective faucet filter. Store the containers in your refrigerator and enjoy the difference that drinking out of a glass makes.
Glass containers do not leach chemical contaminants into the liquids stored within them. Plastic bottles, such as those commonly used by bottling companies, do. Production of plastics is cheaper than glass. It is also less costly, because companies don't have to worry about breakage. If you are beginning to see some high-priced water in glass containers on your grocer's shelf, now you know why.
My suggestion is to stop buying Frigidaire water filters, turn-off the dispenser, install a good purifier and start protecting your family. If you have a few minutes to spare, please feel free to browse through my website.
