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It seems to me like the biggest concern (at least this is the case for me (a layman) and my girlfriend (a PhD candidate studying Chemical Biology)) for us is th
by gnulinux 3y ago
It seems to me like the biggest concern (at least this is the case for me (a layman) and my girlfriend (a PhD candidate studying Chemical Biology)) for us is that building infrastructure that uses PFA-based materials increases the chances of them ending up in water or food.
For example, I used to drink tons of unflavored, purified carbonated water (aka "Seltzer Water"). I thought this is likely not very unhealthy since it's literally just pure water + carbon dioxide dissolved in it. It made me drink tons of more water (we're talking significantly more water than I would normally drink) so I thought it's a net benefit. But some evidence came out [1] that common seltzer brands have detectable amount of PFA in them. This may be because (1) PFAs are in water sources, (2) PFAs are in the plumbing systems of these companies' factories, (3) something else. Since we don't know how much PFA is too much, we've been a lot more meek about drinking seltzer water. To be honest, I still do drink it, but a lot less so. I mostly drink tap water, and in the area I live in (Boston, MA), there is no PFA detection, or it's very low.
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-chemicals-in-sparkling-water-polar-topo-chico-study/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-chemicals-in-sparkling-wat...
- bacon_waffle 3y agoAside from the PFA situation, it's possible to turn your tap water in to selzer water (probably generating less waste and saving money) with a SodaStream or similar.
- advantager 3y agoYes, and get an RO system to remove PFAS first
- catiopatio 3y agoSodaStream is much better for the environment, but it’s also really not the same thing. I was so disappointed when many of our local restaurants stopped serving bottles of San Pellegrino, and instead switched to whatever the commercial food service equivalent of a SodaStream is.
- cproctor 3y agoThis project [1] is about replicating various mineral waters at home. They have a spreadsheet with chemical analysis of many different bottled waters, and a calculator where you can get your own tap water analyzed and calculate what to add to go from your tap water to Pellegrino, or your preferred mineral water. I haven't tried it yet, but as soon as we get our home carbonation system up and running, am looking forward to it. [1] https://khymos.org/2012/01/04/mineral-waters-a-la-carte/ https://khymos.org/2012/01/04/mineral-waters-a-la-carte/
- mrob 3y agoIf an approximate match is good enough, you can use "Burton salts". It's a blend of salts sold at homebrewing suppliers, matching the mineral content of water from Burton upon Trent, which is famously good for brewing hoppy ales, and which tastes very similar to San Pellegrino.
- rsync 3y agoYou can get a zip hydrotap that dispenses carbonated water from a standard built-in tap. It’s “real” carbonated water and is also chilled. It works quite well. Further, it has standard tank hookup so you can attach a huge co2 tank if you prefer. We only have to change it out yearly.
- wkat4242 3y agoThe tap water here in Barcelona contains so much chlorine that it smells like a swimming pool after I shower lol. No way I'm drinking that even filtered.
- erulabs 3y agoA semi-decent under-sink reverse osmosis system can remove the vast majority of chlorine from drinking water. If it's as bad as you say, I highly recommend the investment!
- elwebmaster 3y agoScam. While you are at it any timeshare you can also recommend? Or get rich quick from bitcoin scheme?
- engineer_22 3y agoRO works, but like any solution there are pros and cons
- erulabs 3y agoI'm aware it wastes an unfortunate amount of drinkable water. I'm also aware it filters things that might be beneficial, fluoride being one of them. I regret the water usage but I feel it a better alternative to poor health or bottled water, and I use high-fluoride toothpaste to compensate. Are there other cons I'm not aware of?
- bobsmooth 3y agoGet a tank of CO2 and make your own.
- catiopatio 3y agoSadly, you can’t replicate San Pellegrino using tap water and a co2 tank.
- alasarmas 3y agoYou can come close, using distilled water and some powdered minerals that are available at homebrewing supply stores: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/san-pellegrino-clone.562569/ https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/san-pellegrino-clone.56...
- smegsicle 3y agofinally dehydrated luxury water
- rsync 3y agoSee my comment upthread… zip hydrotap. It’s closer to that German brand that starts with a ‘g’ but every bit as “real” as San pelligrino
- leobg 3y agoYou mean Gerolsteiner? Also, what Hydrotap machine are you referring to specifically? Zip HydroTap G5 CS? Just having this discussion with my wife and am researching options. Thanks!
- rsync 3y agoI am in the US ... we have a "HydroTap Arc BCS": https://us.zipwater.com/hydrotap-product-range/hydrotap-arc-for-home/ https://us.zipwater.com/hydrotap-product-range/hydrotap-arc-...
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