How to Reduce Anaerobic Sulfates

Many groundwater and well-water systems are vulnerable to sulfate contamination. Sulfates enter the water as it flows through rocks and soil. Sulfates in high doses can affect your health. Dehydration and diarrhea are common effects of drinking water with high sulfate content, and these effects magnify if you are not used to drinking this type of water. You have several ways to reduce the amount of sulfates you drink, ranging from relatively inexpensive solutions to high-cost filtration systems.

Instructions

Avoiding Contaminated Water

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  Keep a supply of bottled drinking water in your garage, basement or pantry in the event of an emergency. Use filtered or distilled bottled water that doesn't have sulfate contamination.

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  Purchase large jugs of drinking water and keep them in your refrigerator for daily use.

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  Use store-bought water even when cooking or brewing tea or coffee, as you cannot always boil sulfates out of the water.

Treating Contaminated Water

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  Purchase a filtration system for home use. Reverse Osmosis systems, such as the APEC Drinking Water System linked below, are well-known filtration options.

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  Install your filtration system according to the manufacturer's instructions, or hire a professional to install it. Some manufacturers may offer installation with purchase.

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  Test your water frequently to ensure that the filtration system is working. Replace your filters according to manufacturer's instructions. The APEC Drinking Water System requires a yearly filter replacement.

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  Use your filtered tap water for drinking, cooking and brewing coffee or tea.