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May 19, 2026 What’s Actually In Our Water? PFAS, Chlorine & Pharmaceuticals | Jane Emma

300: I’m joined by Jane Emma to talk about something that impacts every single one of us every day: water. We break down what’s actually in our tap water, the difference between filtered and purified water, and why contaminants like chlorine, PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics are becoming a growing concern. We also talk about reverse osmosis, remineralization, structured water, shower filters, aging pipes, and how to choose a water filtration system that actually works. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what water is safest to drink, this episode is packed with practical information to help you better understand the water you’re consuming, cooking with, and bathing in every day.

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Topics Discussed:

→ Tap Water Contaminants & Water Quality

→ Filtered Water vs Purified Water

→ Chlorine, Heavy Metals & Pharmaceuticals in Water

→ Reverse Osmosis & Water Filtration Systems

→ Remineralization & Mineral Balance

→ Structured Water & Spring Water

→ Shower Filters, Steam & Chlorine Exposure

→ PFAS, Fluoride & Agricultural Runoff

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 Introduction

→ 00:02:48 Filtered Water vs Purified Water Explained

→ 00:06:12 Why Boiling Water Doesn’t Remove Heavy Metals

→ 00:08:38 What’s Actually In Tap Water

→ 00:14:52 Pharmaceuticals, Glyphosate & Agricultural Runoff in Water

→ 00:19:48 Reverse Osmosis & Why It’s Considered The Gold Standard

→ 00:21:09 Do You Need To Add Minerals Back Into Water?

→ 00:27:17 Aging Pipes, Lead & Whole Home Filtration Systems

→ 00:33:05 Alkaline Water Myths & Mineral Balance

→ 00:51:09 Structured Water & Mimicking Natural Spring Water

→ 01:01:31 GLP-1s, Dehydration & Mineral Deficiencies