Brita An Idea From Germany Changes The World

People have been fascinated by water since the beginning of recorded time. Water has been seen as the

symbol of power and clarity, of movement and regeneration - indeed, of life itself. Today, this key source

of life is exposed to countless dangers. It becomes tainted with impurities that then have to be removed in

elaborate treatment plants. The exceptional responsibility for protecting our water sources is something we

must all shoulder. The definition of potable (or drinkable) water differs from one country to the next.

However, special subsequent processing enables it to be dramatically improved. In some parts of the world

what counts is optimizing waterÆs taste, whereas in others, it needs to be treated due to health concerns. In

1966, West German entrepreneur Heinz Hankammer was one of the first to recognize this. His inspiring

vision has made it possible for people throughout the world to dramatically improve the quality of their tap

water. It is safe to say that his life's work and his corporate philosophy have both been influenced in

countless aspects by the wisdom of water.

In 1966, Heinz Hankammer had the far-sighted vision of optimizing normal tap water with the simplest

means possible and developed a filter for producing completely desalinated water. The filter was the

AquaDeMat and is still used today in garages throughout Europe to produce distilled waters for car

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. Fluoride - A water additive which promotes strong teeth. The most common source of fluoride is tap water. (BRITA systems remove only a trace amount of fluoride over the life of a filter.) Giardia - A chlorine-resistant cyst which contains parasites. If ingested, giardia can cause disease with symptoms of severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Heptachlor Epoxide - Once used as a non-agricultural insecticide, it is a white to tan waxy organic solid with a camphor-like odor. Exposure to high levels can cause liver and central nervous system damage. Lifetime exposure can cause cancer and extensive liver damage. Hydrogen Sulfide û A poisonous gas that is released by rotting organic material. It has a sulfur odor suggestive of rotten eggs. Lead - A metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. Sometimes used in household plumbing materials or in water service lines. Exposure to high levels of lead can cause interference with red blood cell chemistry, delays in physical and mental development in babies and young children, slight deficits in the attention span, hearing, and learning abilities of children, and slight increases in the blood pressure of some adults. Long-term exposure can cause a stroke, kid
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