Culligan reduces Copper by 99%

Copper, a metal, occurs naturally in rock, soil, plants, animals, and water. Since Copper is easily shaped or molded, it is very often used to make electrical wiring and many household plumbing materials.

Copper can also be combined with other metals to make Brass or Bronze pipes and faucets. Copper compounds are also used in agriculture as pesticides and to control Algae concentrations in lakes and water reservoirs across Britain.

All living organisms including humans need Copper to survive. Therefore, trace amounts of Copper in your diet are considered good and necessary for a healthy lifestyle. However, some forms of Copper or excess amounts can also cause health problems.

The levels of Copper in most surface and groundwater in Britain are generally very low. Higher levels of Copper may be found in our environment where mining, farming, and manufacturing processes take place.

Additionally, industrial wastewater released into rivers and lakes can contribute to increasing levels of Copper which make its way into your local water supply or tap water.

Copper can get into drinking water either by directly contaminating well water or through corrosion of copper pipes if your water is acidic.

Corrosion of pipes is by far the greatest cause for concern for British households.