What Lies Beneath

This beautiful contraption, is a part of out Aquasana whole house water filtration system. We have two of them, for both of our homes water tanks.  Basically, when I was preggos I read about all of the chlorine and other toxic chemicals that would get into my baby (via his baths), were I not to take drastic measures (like getting this Cousteau like looking thing). By investing in a whole house system, I could also avoid storing his drinking water in plastic Brita like filters, which was a major plus (we also placed under sink systems in the kitchens.)

So. Every three months, just as you do with your air filters, you change the pre-filter.

Keep in mind, we are a wee family of two adults and one seven month old. It’s hardly the 6 by Design gaggle.

This week we changed out pre filters after 3 months – and I thought that I would share the images with you of a fresh filter, and the vile 3 month old filter.

I don’t even WANT to know why that looks like the largest ciggie butt in the world – or what in heavens name made it that tar color. Nor do I want to know what all the bits and crystals were that we washed out of the filter holder.

What I DO know, is that I now realize that the most beautiful gift my husband ever gave me was not my engagement ring – but this water filter. Because whatever that stuff is, it’s not on, or IN, our son.

Another photo:

I know that when women register, they want lovely togs, bits and bobs – but honestly – I think all new parents should STRONGLY consider getting a whole house water filtration system,

To help you compare filters – here is a helpful link: WATER

To check out your water (by city), click HERE and HERE.

If you are in Chicago, reading about the drugs and sex hormones in our water may be of interest – HERE.

The economy is bollocks, I realize that. But if there is one thing that you should try to scrimp and save for – it’s clean and SAFE water.

Cheers!