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References:

1) The JAMA study on water intake and kidney function: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2680548

2) Filter numbers: http://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/listings_leadreduction.asp; http://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/water-quality/water-filters-testing-treatment/standards-water-treatment-systems

3) Places where you can test your water in Quebec: http://www.ceaeq.gouv.qc.ca/accreditation/PALA/lla03.htm?fbclid=IwAR2u1zqvmnb03uklvROVsjCPsLqljFdUcjO2qv3tM0XMyQJhRCRzLokkCMA#outaouais

4) SWET Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21324289