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Does BOROUX Filter Heavy Metals?
BOROUX filters heavy metals. See the test results! Heavy metals are dense metallic elements with high atomic weight, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. They are naturally occurring but can also be... Read more...
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California Water Regulations
California has certain requirements for water filter products. BOROUX is in the process of meeting those requirements. Selling water filters in California involves adhering to a stringent set of regulations... Read more...
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Endocrine Disruptors in Your Water
Chemicals that mimic and interfere with your natural hormones could be in your tap water. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system, affecting hormonal balance and function. They... Read more...
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Do BOROUX Filters Remove Fluoride?
Up to 99.9% of fluoride is effectively filtered when using the Proactive Filters. Fluoride is a particularly difficult contaminant to separate from water and requires specialized filtration methods. Pineal gland calcification... Read more...
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Does BOROUX Filter Pesticides?
Pesticides can be synthetic chemicals or derived from natural sources such as plants (botanical pesticides) or microorganisms. While they are essential tools for maintaining crop yields and protecting public health,... Read more...
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Understanding Industry Regulations
As a leader in the water filter industry, we recognize the importance of regulations set by local and federal agencies. Transparency is a fundamental principle at BOROUX, and we are committed... Read more...
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The Dangers of Chromium in Tap Water
Does BOROUX filter chromium? Yes, BOROUX filters chromium! Exposure to chromium has been linked to various adverse health effects, the most concerning being its potential to increase the risk of... Read more...
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Why a TDS meter doesn't tell the whole story?
BOROUX Foundation Filters do not remove beneficial, ionic minerals (which is a good thing) and TDS meters read those minerals as total dissolved solids, which makes the reading show high... Read more...
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Does BOROUX Filter PFAS?
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are concerning pollutants prevalent in tap water, stemming from industrial discharge, consumer products, and firefighting foam. Exposure to PFAS poses potential health risks, making water filtration essential.... Read more...
Does BOROUX water filters remove Lead
Does BOROUX Filter Lead?
BOROUX water filtration systems use a combination of effective filtration methods to remove lead from tap water. The filtration process involves multiple stages to ensure the comprehensive removal of up to... Read more...
Does BOROUX water filters remove Chlorine
Why You Should Filter Chlorine Out of Your Water
  Why should chlorine be filtered? Chlorine effectively disinfects water, preventing diseases, but excessive exposure to its byproducts, like trihalomethanes (THMs), is linked to bladder cancer and other health issues.... Read more...