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K5 Drinking Water Station with VOC Guard can Remove Trihalomethanes (THMs) in Drinking Water

New UK Study Links Trihalomethanes in Tap Water to Birth Defects

NEWBURY, Ohio, (June 9, 2008)—A recently published Birmingham University study* suggests that drinking tap water containing trihalomethane VOCs (volatile organic compounds) while pregnant may double the risk of serious health defects in the unborn child. Kinetico's K5 Drinking Water Station with the VOC Guard filter can remove trihalomethanes that might be present in tap water; therefore, expecting parents who are concerned about the effects of trihalomethanes in drinking water should be relieved to learn a treatment option is available.

"While this new study is certainly alarming, especially for expecting parents, the water treatment industry has known about trihalomethanes for some time, and Kinetico has a removal solution available for concerned consumers," says Jerry Kovach, director of product management at Kinetico Incorporated. "Kinetico developed the K5 Drinking Water Station exactly for this reason—to solve for evolving water treatment needs now and in the future. Kinetico is pleased to offer the VOC Guard filter as one of its auxiliary filters for Kinetico's K5 Drinking Water Station, the only customizable drinking water treatment system available on the market." Kinetico's VOC Guard is certified by NSF International for the reduction of trihalomethanes (a by-product of chlorine), benzene (from gas or oil), and methylene chloride (from industrial and household solvents) as well as other VOCs that could be found in water.

Consumers interested in learning more about the removal of trihalomethanes from water and the K5 Drinking Water Station with VOC Guard filter should contact their local dealer by visiting http://www.kinetico.com/Locator.

About Kinetico Incorporated
Headquartered in Newbury, Ohio, USA, Kinetico is a leading manufacturer of water treatment systems. An extensive network of Kinetico dealers serving residential and light commercial customers has helped more than a million people in nearly 100 countries experience the benefits of better water. Since 1970, Kinetico has prided itself on creating unique water treatment systems that serve customers in an expanding variety of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal applications. The company also has offices and facilities in the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Denmark. Further information is available at www.kinetico.com.

* "Study links disinfection byproducts to birth defects," WaterTech Online, http://www.watertechonline.com/news.asp?N_ID=69967, retrieved June 4, 2008.