Protecting the Growing Brain: Water Quality & Filtration
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Side-by-side comparison of filter types and what they actually remove
Safe water selection and preparation for infant formula
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Lanphear et al. (2005) - International pooled analysis of 1,333 children showing IQ deficits at blood lead levels below 10 micrograms per deciliter
Bashash et al. (2017) - NIH-funded study finding prenatal fluoride exposure associated with lower IQ in children
Wasserman et al. (2014) - Study finding 5-6 point IQ reductions at arsenic levels above 5 micrograms per liter
Harris et al. (2021) - Project Viva cohort study on PFAS exposure and child neurodevelopment
Reuben et al. (2017) - New Zealand cohort showing lead effects persist to age 38 with IQ and socioeconomic consequences
American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report on nitrate exposure in infants
Searchable database of contaminants detected in nearly 50,000 U.S. water systems
Interactive map showing over 9,500 PFAS contamination sites across all 50 states
Database to verify filter certifications and find products certified to remove specific contaminants
Official EPA information on lead in drinking water regulations and testing requirements
High-performance pitcher filter certified to remove 365+ contaminants including lead, fluoride, and PFAS
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