What's really in your drinking water? Tap water, PFAS, microplastics, and the best water filters for your families with Cydian Kaufman | Episode 108

How clean is your drinking water really? From chlorine and PFAS to microplastics and heavy metals, understanding what may be in your water is an important part of supporting your family's health. In this episode, I am talking to water treatment specialist Cydian Kaufman about common water contaminants, water filtration systems, well water testing, reverse osmosis, fluoride, microplastics, and practical steps families can take to make informed decisions about their drinking water.   Cydian and I talk about: The difference between legal drinking water and healthy drinking water Common contaminants that may be found in tap water What PFAS and forever chemicals are and why they are receiving increased attention How reverse osmosis works and what it can remove from drinking water Whether fluoride should be removed from drinking water Why microplastics are becoming a growing concern The hidden downsides of bottled water How pesticides and chemical runoff can affect well water Why well water should be comprehensively tested rather than assumed to be safe What to look for when choosing a water filtration system Why testing your water is more important than guessing Practical steps families can take to improve the quality of their drinking water   Cydian Kaufman is a water treatment specialist and owner of Pure Water Northwest. He works with homeowners to identify contaminants in their water and develop customized water treatment solutions based on comprehensive water testing. Cydian is passionate about helping people better understand water quality and make informed decisions about the water they drink every day. Episode Links Visit Pure Water NorthWest Follow Pure Water NorthWest on Facebook   Come say hi to me on Instagram Free Motherhood Manifestation: Your Vibrant Life Manifestation  Books to Thrive in Motherhood: Dive into The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama, and Mama Let It Go to overcome burnout and become a healthy, energized mom.  Picky Eating Guide: Learn about common but lesser-known reasons kids are picky eaters and practical strategies to help children enjoy healthy foods. Resources I Am Loving Squat Seat – Comfortable seat to increase mobility and deep squat. Use code WILD5 for a discount.  Kultured Wellness – Yogurt and kefir cultures and everything you need for optimal gut health. Use code WILDANDWELL The Brain Health Movement – Whole Child Healing Roadmap is a science-backed courses that decode the root causes of your child's struggles. Get £200 off with code WILDANDWELL Fertility & Beyond – Natural solutions for your fertility struggles   Wild and Well with Dr Hilary Claire is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, optimal health for women, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and children’s wellness. It is for holistic-minded mothers who want healthier, calmer, more resilient kids. We explore everything from gut health to pregnancy, functional health for women and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood while creating a foundation for lifelong wellness.   I would never recommend anything I don’t ruse myself or trust completely. Some of the links are affiliate links, and others are special discount codes. Either way, all of these are products and resources I genuinely love and recommend.