Considering the elevated concerns about lead and water quality in general, there has been a lot of discussion about the water coming out of our faucets.

For residents who are curious, the City of Chicago has issued their 2015 Water Quality Report.

Take a look – Click Here

Of course, as consumers there are a plethora of options for home filtering. I get the question a lot – what do I suggest residents use. I too live in a high rise condo building, and choose to use Brita brand filters for my drinking water. But this is a personal choice. My recommendation, do your research and use filters that make sense for you.

There is a ton of information online – and as always, browser beware. But here is a link where some might find useful information about filters available on the market:

EWG Water Filter Buying Guide

And here is an article I found which appears to have useful information about choosing water filters, and information to watch for in Water Quality Reports:

EWG Finding A Water Filter That Works For You