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Consumer Inquiries
Each month NSF Consumer Affairs Officer, Cheryl Luptowski, tracks point of use and point of entry related inquiries. Here are some of the major highlights through June 2012.
Top Consumer Concerns:
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Lead
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Arsenic
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Hardness
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Cyst/Bacteria
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Fluoride
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)
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Chloramine
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Nitrate
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NSF continues to see an increasing number of consumers looking for whole house solutions for many issues, including lead, volatile organic chemicals, fluoride
and arsenic.
View NSF International
DWTU consumer fact kits.
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Did you know?
Over 1/3 of all NSF inquiries are from consumers looking for help in choosing a water treatment system.
For a list of all NSF DWTU certified products, or to search NSF DWTU certified products,
visit our website.
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Welcome to the NSF E-ReMarks. This publication keeps you informed of the latest NSF International news for the point-of-use and point-of-entry markets. Be sure to look for the next issue, coming soon!
The World Health Organization (WHO) has long recognized NSF as a Collaborating Center. In May, WHO and NSF expanded this relationship by WHO approving NSF's plans to certify products to NSF P415 – Household Water Treatment Options – microbiological.
> Read More
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As many of you are aware, there have been recent legislative attempts to end the required California Department of Public Health (CDPH) product registration requirements.
> Read More
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NSF recently conducted several activities the week of June 4 in conjunction with Aquatech China 2012. First on the agenda was a seminar, presented in both English and Chinese, held in conjunction with the Chinese Center for Disease Control (CDC). > Read More
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NSF Shares Safe Water Advice
On June 19th, Rick Andrew, Drinking Water Treatment Unit General Manager at NSF International shared safe water tips with radio stations across the US from his office in Ann Arbor.
Taking part in a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) based radio tour, Rick offered listeners advice on topics ranging from how to select a drinking water filter based on personal preference and living style to providing instructions on how to read and understand annual water quality reports.
For drinking water tips from NSF International, visit our website.
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