IS RAINWATER SAFE TO DRINK? We Tested Our Off Grid Rainwater After 4 Years

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[@terrypierce1661]

Good thing you tested. Im just reading a book about a farmer who had to sue Dupont. They were dumping chemicals even from the 50s when making Teflon. It is said we all have this chemical in our bodies now. It took 20 years for a class action suit. There was a movie made on this true story called dark waters. The book is called exposure by Robert Bilott. Our govt hides so much from us. Always learning from you both. 😊

[@williamhorsley7799]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXmxgauhfKx_aqc

[@vanDeudekom]

Even I (we) know about the movie and I'm from the Netherlands. The movie was on Dutch national TV. We have the same problems now with a big steel factory for years. Our Govt is not much better.I think we, the people from the city of ijmuiden will win at the end.

[@minnamae25]

Aluminum is one of the main ingredients in chemtrails. Too bad so many turn a blind eye to them. 😢

[@daveh7137]

Check into geoengineering as a source for the metals in our rainwater. Every day we see chemtrails in our skies. They are NOT normal vapor trails.

[@aaronorr5586]

Cook on Cast iron and reject teflon coated 💩. Make sure you empty your excess grease into tin cans and either pitch them every trash day or add it to your compost pile.

[@etyrnal]

you should get a water test of rain that has fallen directly into a glass mason jar that has not touched the roof or any of your plumbing system to compare

[@fabonline9389]

@@Lenny65 Carbon is nonmetallic

[@fredcarlson5775]

The rainwater as falls because the metal is in the air as it condensing into rainwater the metal is already in the water my brother-in-law is a retired worker from a city water department and he explained where the metals come from I worked for a Coca-Cola bottling company the only way to get rid of them was to use reverse osmosis filters they used 50,000 gallons of water a day and Coca-Cola standard for the water is to be pharmaceutical grade

[@etyrnal]

@@fredcarlson5775 time to drink coke... lol

[@catL156]

Geo engineering

[@shanesykes1235]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Rain collects dust out of the air as it falls. Bringing pollutants, dust particles ect. With it.

[@ginny5764]

The bird at your feeder looked like a rose-breasted grosbeak, my grandfather’s favorite bird. After his funeral, my mother and grandmother were sitting at the kitchen table, and a rose-breasted grosbeak flew into the tree next to the window. It sang and sang before finally flying off. My mom said, “well, I guess Dad is OK”!

[@bill9540]

It was a Grosbeak☺️

[@jansmith3158]

💙🕊 They give us signs they are ok waiting for us to join them.

[@crustydownunder]

If your tanks are full early in the wettest months, you should think about getting another tank or 2. It never hurts to have a little too much water.

[@etyrnal]

isn't stagnant water unhealthy for the water?

[@crustydownunder]

@@etyrnal As long as you use water from the tanks and let them refill with the new rains they will not become stagnant. A hundred years ago, people didn't have the ability to test tank water, and stagnant water wasn't a concern. I wouldn't leave a water tank full year after year without checking on it, or you are asking for trouble. But if the water looks clean and clear, if it has no smell, and if it tastes pure, then it's ok to drink.

[@etyrnal]

@@crustydownunder i'm thinking a circulation system would be good.

[@crustydownunder]

@@etyrnal Rainwater can sit in a tank forever, it does not have an expiry date. If the water is clean and the tank is clean, it will last for ever. It may develop an odor, but this can be rectified by simply aerating the water, or by switching the water from tank to tank by means of a pump. But it's not something that needs to be done at all if you are using the tank regularly and new water is being caught and feed into the tank.

[@billykulim5202]

@@crustydownunder oooh and people in the past have more lifespan than we have now....

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Everything about this channel is above average. It's a top-notch build by an awesome couple. They should be commended for what they have done, and are doing to provide their family with a wonderful home to grow up in.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Do kids use fluoride toothpaste or get treatments at the dentist?

[@KenJ-61]

@@phyllisanngodfrey6137 floride in the water is not necessary and is a waste from processing aluminum so not even safe.

[@piddy3825]

The metal in the water is a result of particulates in the air. Those particulates accumulate and are bound up in the rain drops. Has nothing to do with the metal devices in your system. Its directly proportional to the air quality in your region. I'd definitely recommend putting the reverse osmosis filter in your drinking water, just for the peace of mind if for no other reason than that.

[@robertbruce-tb5yi]

It's GEO ENGINEERING

[@ickn2005]

^ this is exactly what I believe also. Nano aluminum particles seem to be exceptionally hard to remove.

[@mrt601]

Trust and believe rain water is cleaner than the water you would get out of any municipal tap if you tested it you would go insane and never Trust the analysis that would be provided by city officials for liability issues they would straight up lie to you going to a independent lab like I'm sure you did will give you a non bias report growing up on a farm back in the day with well water and believe me this was hard water you could taste the minerals in it but it wasn't determental to your health but putting the outhouse 20 feet from the well is a whole new set of issues grandpa's a silly goose 😀

[@robertbruce-tb5yi]

@@mrt601 don't use town water..and have a top of range filtration system set up, and even then once out of the tap, ALL OUR DRINKING WATER GOES THROUGH A BERKY... And regardless, this dose not mean geo engineering and Strontium Berilium aluminium Burium are not being sprayed around the planet.... If it's not stopped it will destroy everything....

[@joecola6487]

Wild card : Cloud seeding.

[@robertintexas]

I think a Spencer-built chicken coop would be a worthwhile build in the future. I believe the whole family would get into it.

[@christobar]

Hopefully not literally

[@hp2402]

@@christobar😂 Something tells me Cam would end up in there, eventually!

[@robertintexas]

@@christobar better than being in the doghouse. lol

[@Helen-ml3pu]

The cabin is really looking good. Your Daughter and Son are just so adorable, and the bond that they have with each other is amazing.

[@sharplyopinion8ted249]

With all the experience Spencer has gained in all this building I'm thinking you're better off building your own door. Not sure I would be patient enough for a 4th time of taking a chance they get it right and with the attention to detail Spencer gives his projects he'd probably get it right the first time.

[@williamhorsley7799]

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[@murray1759]

YES THAT'S TRUE.

[@sroberts605]

It's quite the carpentry job doing a door from scratch - all the tenons and mortises, panels and rebates and glazing... ...not to mention hanging and then fitting all the locks etc

[@allenflorindosr3058]

I got sick many years ago causing us to test our town water. My parents decided to do their well water at the same time. The town water came back ok ,not great for sure but my parents well water came back excellent. Makes you think doesn't it. Now all my drinking water goes through a filter system.

[@Susan-j3w]

Brilliant idea. Not sure which door is the challenge..... but, if the "front" door, what about a double barn door? Toooo cute. Like Fort Knox. (Don't mind me. I have these conversations with myself all the time.)💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@billroberts3864]

Spencer, the framing sure looks great and you will be ready for sheet rock real soon. You are so patient waiting for the correct door. Your kids are adorable as they play together riding their bikes. So glad your water test came back with a good number. Continued blessings to all of you.

[@JeremyStyninger]

I think it would be fun to test the untreated water in the tanks. I wonder what score tank water would get.

[@debrezo58]

Yes I was thinking the same thing. Would love to know the difference between the "filtered" system and "unfiltered" plain ole rainwater.👍💖👍

[@sroberts605]

It would be! See what it picks up falling through the sky.

[@dellaharper2581]

We lived in Ketchikan Alaska . We used rain water from our rough. We never got sick from yet. Also I loved how it made my hair feel. Loved it. We also drank rain water.

[@charris246]

My husband suffered with severe kidney stones for years. We started collecting rainwater from our metal roof. Its been 20 years now no kidney stones. You have to boil it and then pass through a Brita filter.

[@xdura4350]

Boiling it does enough no need to boil then filter but I guess you can just in case

[@samanthamcnallywatercolors]

Yup, republicans remove regulations that keep us safe every chance they get.

[@vice4134]

@@xdura4350 Better be safe than sorry!!! Boil and filter would be wise!

[@melaniebeaver2845]

Boiling can make some things worse, sadly, by concentrating the chemicals & metals which are harmful. Berkey.

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

@@melaniebeaver2845 Thats a good point to note, that when youre boiling water your losing water so the metals increase in proportion, its not much though(depends how long you boil) and probably not even worth losing the benefits you get from a quick boil like sanitizing the water from bacteria and other chemicals that could boil off like chlorine.

[@rerolley]

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak @7:02 was migrating north from Central/South America. We have many that visit our feeders in Wisconsin in the summer.

[@suehiro107]

Love that 50 is the default old. 😂 I remember when I felt the same way.

[@workonitm8]

Try 81 !

[@kathyl5610]

@@kathleensauerbrei5199 I totally agree, I’ll be 77 in July and I definitely don’t want to stop what I’m doing!

[@mxbreed20]

Since I live in NYC Manhattan, water quality is always a matter of concern. I did take notice of the continued rain during early to late spring on your property, so thanks for letting us know of your water status, usge, and quality. Love the nice little touch of flowers on the porch. I want to see more of your "little touches." It makes a world of difference. Thank you.

[@suelyons531]

NYC has some of the best water in the US. It's an easy google. It's why their bagels and pizza are so good. I'm surprised you don't already know that. I lived in NYC for years and it was common knowledge.

[@KenJ-61]

@@suelyons531 google is wrong more than right.

[@suelyons531]

@@KenJ-61 It would appear you’re wrong more than right Chad. Google is by far smarter than you.

[@KenJ-61]

@@suelyons531 i am not going to argue with somebody of no importance on KZbin. lol

[@michaelwilliams7481]

The wrong door again, I would be climbing up the wall. You seem to take it calmly (on camera). On a more cheerful note, your framing is complete, well done Spencer. Love from Mike. ❤

[@michaelwilliams7481]

@@FreezyAbitKT7A Nothing special. 1st door wrong size, then wrong design, and one damaged.

[@debratomplait9298]

My husband & I have well water. We have a water softener & a tank to take out the high iron content. I won't drink any other water but ours. We have to watch what we consume now days!!

[@tubularguynine]

We drank water straight from the ground, into a pressure tank, and into the house through a garden hose for about 15 years… And I’m almost 70. I think filtered, mineral-treated, and Blu-ray-zapped water is safe to drink. Gone are the days when you could knock your kneecap halfway off, rub some dirt in it and keep going! 😆

[@jamesalgeo6251]

Guys, just a heads up. I live in Hawaii, on the big Island. My family has collected and drank rain water for years. We have two catchment tanks with liners for a total of 17500 gallons. Our water is pumped through two cardon string filters and a UV sterilizer. No worries, of course we are 2500 miles from anybody with the cleanest air there is.

[@jacobavalkenburg9308]

Clearest air? The chem trails poison is also in “your” air believe me. Nowhere is the air healthy anymore.

[@ooorah8499]

Its got to be safer than my drinking of Camp Lejuene H2o in 1980.

[@earthmama8384]

Hope you’ve contacted a lawyer.

[@ooorah8499]

@@earthmama8384 I did 8 months ago but no claim has gone through for 60,000 of us because the gov is dragging there feet.

[@RepentOrPerish.]

Cloud Seeding is why we have heavy metals in the rain water. I love your Guys build and may God bless you and your family.

[@MsMeri1969]

So sorry about the door situation. How frustrating! That is pretty interesting about the national average of drinking water quality. Makes you want to filter every faucet in your home.

[@sharonkaster1385]

I filter my city water in a Berkey

[@VRtechman]

You mean to have a Whole House Filter. 😅

[@BlondiNativeAme3]

Back in 1962 my dad and his two brothers built each others homes next door to each other. All 3 had dug an artesian well for each of the 3 houses. Now comes 2008 and our town built half million dollar mansions around us. To run pipes up to my house, the water department said my dad paid for the pipes years ago. Stupid me, I agreed to hook up to town water cap my artesian well and now in May 2023 I'm sorry I ever listened to the water department and should have kept my well. My well water was always crystal clear and tasted 100% better than the town water which gets bacteria almost every summer, sometimes cloudy and never as clean as my Artesian well water was.

[@baanjones5910]

Must be Home Depot. Wrong door! That happened to me three times. 😡

[@jpeknowbody3649]

​@@BlondiNativeAme3 that was foolish.

[@jmd4629]

As usual; good 4 you guys!!! U have done every Thing!! And u have a beautiful Family!!

[@melanieframbes8469]

I love how comfortable Spencer has become in front of the camera compared to the early days when you began filming. You guys amaze me with your building skills, as well as your creativity & adaptability when things go wrong. I also admire your parenting style. The kids are adorable! Kenzie, you are absolutely beautiful inside & out & I love your silliness with Spencer! Also, your filming & editing are top notch, very impressive presentation. Keep up the good work guys! ❤

[@Kemmoire]

I remember living in the Caribbean just drinking rain water only, it’s no harm 😄

[@debbieidi5517]

Love watching your videos. The way you work together, your adorable little ones - just beautiful.

[@natashaszydlak4411]

So know what you mean regarding water quality. Growing up our water came from rain water and the freashwater river. We only had a charcoal filter on it. But the taste....OMG!!! It tastes so amazing, so fresh and clean.. Now living in suburbia, the taste of chlorine and flouride does my head in, and my skin is greatly affected too. I so miss the natural way we got our water. There will always be poolution, no matter where you live though. A lot will actually be in the rain itself, but you guys are doing everything correct, filtering and cleaning the water, so there is nothing to be concerned about. You should be so proud that your children are growing up with the cleanest water available to them, and they learn that water is a precious commodity when things like drought hit. I'm so sorry you've had so much trouble with your door for the cabin! Cross fingers when you order it this time they get it right! Peace and Love from Australia

[@gilbertmercado462]

Glad to hear the results of the water testing. Just goes to show that in the build Spencer did well with his build. Love how the kids interact with each other and sorry to hear about the door. They say three is a charm and hope and pray that is what happens. Also the ceiling studs job looks nice and well thought out. Until the next time have a good week.

[@lomalinke5042]

Did I just watch two people talk about water quality for 12 minutes straight? Weirdly enough, I really liked it. ❤

[@chipprice1174]

Build your own door, it will most likely (going on all you have built in the past) look better than anything you can buy! Tanks full??? that's awesome! You know that means you should go ahead nd add another tank, or... two more !!

[@rlrlhyatt]

To make the water safe,,, I found a survey done in the 1960s in Europe, They were asking why some wells were always good wells, and other wells were sometimes good, sometimes bad... Cholera being one of the bad... They found two things in all those 'always good' wells. At least one Roman Copper coin, and at least one Roman Silver coin. When I created my rain water capture, I added pieces of pure silver, and some copper rounds... 10 years ago... no problems...

[@lukeknowles5700]

Congratulations on your excellent water purity results! It's nice to know your kids have healthy water from their earliest days.

[@michaelmueller4946]

I am on city water. I use a Berkey water purifier. My cost is 2 cents a gallon. It tests exactly what Berkey says it should. I use 2-3 gallons a day. I’m well pleased

[@thensley72]

I always look forward to your videos. Of all the couples building their dream homes, you two seem the happiest. When you both look at each other, your eyes smile. Never forget that feeling your children benefit greatly.

[@bonniesheplar5130]

I’m so glad you mentioned about regular city water because we have a water softener in south Florida and it’s the most wonderful thing. Your bathroom doesn’t get soap scum just like your skin doesn’t get that dry soap scum feel you’re just slippery and smooth and your hair is wonderful. I highly recommend a water softener system to everybody.

[@umeshrajgiri2776]

Seeing you guys allways make me so much happy

[@dessiplaer]

Since you're drinking rain water, the metal may be coming from power plants and factories. The main cause of mercury content in Florida lakes is due to atmospheric deposition. The exhaust from factories and power plants contains metals which are carried into the atmosphere, then they are released and fall to earth when it rains. These factories are required to scrub their exhaust to get rid of the metals, but it is not 100 percent.Maybe something like that is happening with rain water in your area

[@hvfd5956]

We, your fans are also happy for your score. I kind of expected that once I saw all the filtration you had in front of the faucets. Cabin is looking good. Not sure what it is for, but it is coming together nicely. The kids are getting big. Almost time to start thinking about school. I am very glad I started watching early on and have had a chance to see the great progress you have made.

[@donwat91]

Ive wondered why you dont have a well for your water. I remember in the past youve almost run out of water. A well would solve all that and not worry about the water sitting in tanks.

[@karenbrest187]

HELLO 🤗 glad your cabin is coming along - frustrating on the door 🥺 Good news on your water test 👌 Beau & Cam are so cute & nice how they enjoy doing things together 🥰 have a great weekend 🙏🇺🇲

[@loisdoucette141]

You are a lot more understanding than most 😊. I hope you get your door !

[@Vimal_Aravintha]

The only channel that i have watched the whole videos updated and still waiting every week for upcoming vids jus love em❤❤❤❤ keep rockin guyzz spencer ma man love u loadss

[@knotbumper]

Just a side note, the kitchen in the opening scene is immaculate. That is a lot of work to prepare a lived in home for filming. How about an orange juice stain on the counter somewhere to make the fest of us feel better. The trace amounts of metal come with the rainwater. It is pollution absorbed into the clouds and returned with the rain. Not an uncommon occurrence especially with areas that burn coal for electricity. Not a real issue unless the start to rise in count.

[@loro3849]

I love gearing your little ones nearby. ❤

[@ant3064]

"Rainwater samples harvested for drinking from the west part of Hebron (south of West Bank in Palestine), the largest city in the West Bank, were analyzed for the content of different trace heavy metals (Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag, Cd, Bi, and Pb) by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This study was conducted to determine the water quality of harvested rainwater used for drinking of south West Bank (case study, Hebron area). A total of 44 water samples were collected in November 2012 from 44 house cisterns used to collect rainwater from the roofs of houses. The samples were analyzed for their pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, and different heavy metal contents. The pH of all water samples was within the US Environmental Protection Agency limits (6.5-8.5), while some water samples were found to exceed the allowed WHO limit for total dissolved solids (TDSs) in drinking water. Results showed that concentrations of the heavy metals vary significantly between the 44 samples. Results also showed that the concentration of five heavy metals (Cr, Mn, Ni, Ag, and Pb) is higher than the WHO limits for these heavy metals in drinking water. Overall, our findings revealed that harvested rainwater used for drinking of this part of south West Bank is contaminated with heavy metals that might affect human health."

[@m00se-b7t]

I got my water tested once. After sticker shock of paying the bill, I decided that buying and maintaining a reverse osmosis filter was cheaper than getting annual water testing done. Also for stuff like coliform testing, you've got to transport your water to a lab within 24 hours for the test to be valid. It was still incredibly informative and I was relieved to know I didn't have any heavy metal contamination. But seriously, RO filters have gotten way cheaper than they used to be.

[@jamiecoupaud2078]

They are getting more affordable, but they tend to be quite wasteful.

[@54mgtf22]

I grew up on unfiltered tank water and there’s nothing wrong with me 🤪🤐👀 Love your work 👍

[@bengarrott1579]

Seeing your bird feeder, did you know you can order a bird house that you can attach to your window? You can see inside but the birds can't see you. That way the kids can watch the birds build their nest, lay eggs, and see the baby birds grow up after they hatch, and the birds will never know.

[@tomdunn1254]

I have been brought up on rainwater and that was many years before filters and UV lights, At our new house here in Albertinia we are back on rainwater for 24 months now, again unfiltered and with no problems.

[@straubdavid9]

I had my water tested 3 times. Two out of three tests showed that it was indeed water .... who knew 💧💧🙃🤪Take care you two .... your children are growing up fast! All the best🐎

[@V.C.S69]

Living in Wales, we have at times had sand from the Sahara in our rain. When in Hong Kong at one time the raindrops were white with pollution, my guess is your trace of metals could actually be in the rain. Just a thought!

[@clararosariofrankify]

I think the metals is mainly from the rain water since most the rain is polluted "acid rain" but I think you're going in the right direction with all those filters,God bless❤

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

What a beautiful spring surrounding time it is😊 your adorable children enjoying it really well and together, so cute❤ and yes your new container is surely becoming a very nice place; you have such a nice land surrounded by beautiful trees and the view from the incide view is certainly a good feeling of being a part of it 💝💫

[@darlapoulsen9767]

To take a accurate sample you should remove the spray part of your faucet. Great time to give it a good lil clean too.

[@JohnADoe-pg1qk]

I think that's a bad idea. They want to test the water that they drink and use for cooking, and that also flows through the faucet.

[@darlapoulsen9767]

@@JohnADoe-pg1qk well I guess if your testing the water from tank and it’s filter action system only yes you would. Otherwise no. But you do need to clean that part periodically.

[@sebastianliwinski222]

Depending on area pollution. I doubt it it can be harmful, besides it's excellent remedy for beautiful hair,just wash with 🌧️ water, you will see it yourself,old school grandmother remedy.

[@rongray4847]

The cabin is looking really good. Good work guys. Love what you have both done. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@jamess1787]

You guys should take advantage of the pond being so close to your house for geothermal. 🤯. Might help with heating in the winter months and not relying on so much on the capscity you have available. 🎉

[@joeyflowers5071]

A great start to the weekend 😊 watching my favorite KZbin family

[@tonycummings5427]

I love that Beau and Cam stick together like they do, they will always look after each other. Your right McKinsey the cabin does look like it has more room now that the framing is complete. Looking good Spencer. Give Beau and Cam a big hug for me and tell Bear and Io I said Hi. God bless you all.

[@donnamullins2089]

Well I wasn't ready for this video to end. Cabin looks good. We want to hear the conversation with the door manufacturing company on Monday. Or Spencer becoming Plant Manager. Enjoy our wonderful weather.

[@bobholland9924]

Hey you guys I'm off the grid 2 and I collect my water. I have been drinking this stuff for 15 years. And the only filter I have is homemade charcoal filter.

[@0301nghosh]

Good stuff! Truly! If this cabin is for guests and out of town visitors (friends and family) it will also be an optional space for both kids as they grow older and want to spread out.

[@mariajoaopeixoto9006]

Beijinhos 😘 de Lisboa, Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤️🙏🙏❤️

[@workonitm8]

Thanks. I'd love to have a place in the country like that. Peace and quiet, clean air, pleasant surroundings, what more could one ask for ?

[@travelteam12345]

Money😀

[@davesanders9203]

A door that fits!

[@khalongrose7120]

If you really want to feel the taste of rain water then you need to keep your glass jar outside when it is raining.. it actually tatse far way good then bottle water.

[@peterpatton2867]

Yep! 💯

[@jam1870utube]

Love you guys. As usual, you're handling adversity like the champs that you are, with the 3 times is NOT a charm door fiasco. Sometimes these hardware and construction box stores totally miss the mark on quality customer service. I certainly hope you guys are registering complaints with the companies with whom you placed the order. Cabin's looking good.

[@glenfield9199]

I watched your build, as a builder, I was impressed at the end result, you showed great team work and skills, your parents must be very proud of your achievements.

[@steveorion6185]

Can you share with us the names of the metals found in your drinking water . Thanks 🙏

[@DHMeister]

Love this KZbin site! 😍 I also love that merch shirt! Oh, and I love you both too! 🙏🏿. I'm not sure if it is even necessary, but would it hurt to have an iodine additive on a determined schedule dropped (or injected) into the holding tanks or a point prior? 🤔

[@Flowing23]

Great video guys, you need a control sample/samples. Grab some unfiltered rainwater and grab some city water from a neighbor. Send both in. That will be your comparison/control.

[@AdolfoHernandezElMasajista]

Saludos desde Canarias!!! España.

[@abbedoella3687]

I've been admiring your shipping containers project and indeed.....i've been blowed away for turning the two containers into a cozy house. Chapeau and you've got our deepest respect. You guys are so intelligent and clever and you guys set a good example to all starters. .

[@НаталиШульга-о3й]

Самое главное здоровья вам всем 🏘️ мир дому вашему ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OurOklahomaLife]

We have a 20k gallon rainwater system and we did the same test you guys did. We also have most of the same filter components as you, spin down filter, 5 micron, pelican carbon filter and UV light. We have all pvc and pex A except for the pump, check valve etc but, we do have a 20k gallon tank with a liner in it. Our score was 56 which is 2 points below national average but 10 points above the Oklahoma average. We did our test 2 months after the system was setup and we are going to do another test in a year to see if it improves. The water is safe and tastes great, I just thought like you guys did that it would be more pristine. FYI we also have a new 300' well that we use for everything outside the house and it only came in at 37 which is below the Oklahoma average. I highly suggest viewers getting your water source tested no matter where you get water from.

[@pjk1714]

Metal particles always get picked up by rain water on roof and gutters. It worsens over years. If you have the right filtration to reduce, you will be okay. Plastic particles do the same over time. Frustrating door keeps failing. The mfg may not have to tooling to make or the knowledge to make a jig to customize. It all starts with the hole you cut. Enjoy your long weekend.

[@danaowen9014]

It seems obvious that the person that keeps pulling the wrong door can not read, or the wrong order is not being deleted, and the same order keeps going out. The company should by now have it delivered to your place with in days of your new order, and making sure it is correct before shipping.

[@grndpabryan]

I'm in my happy place watching your videos, you guys rock! You have an awesome family, and I pray for you. Please keep up these awesome videos, I've watched you almost from the beginning, I'm too old to be going through life uncontained withdraw! 😊

[@talapeanutbutter4250]

We built our house 30 years ago. We’re out in the country so we have a well and septic tank. I love our water! Wen I travel and drink other water, it’s nasty tasting.

[@sroberts605]

I'm beginning to get really annoyed about the door myself!! Lets _all_ phone them up, lol

[@mscharylee]

Alexapure water filters cost almost half as much as the Berkey and they even filter out the poisonous fluoride. The Berkey makes you buy a separate filter to remove fluoride. I bought one about 4 years ago and the taste of our water is fantastic. The house is coming along great, and I love watching every one of your videos.

[@davidepool5884]

I live out in the country on the farm I grew up on. I use the same well with no filter system and as far as I know the water has never been tested in the 60+ years since my grandpa first bought the farm. My grandpa owned the farm before my father bought it from him. I don’t think he ever tested the water either. My water taste better than any water I’ve ever tasted.

[@geoffreycollings4678]

could not agree more. Im in a similar position and are rolling my eyes ay all this water paranoia .

[@kaceyharms3135]

We are the same. Have a well, never tested, not filtered. Straight from the well.

[@peterpatton2867]

Yes, they've all eaten the same indigestible propaganda they're now regurgitating all about. LOL

[@dogit1840]

I really wish we would put food and beverages back into glass containers it tastes better too 💥💥

[@jamesseltenreich652]

Happy Memorial Day you guys, have a wonderful weekend and blessed day, love it when I get a notification

[@susancarlin593]

Can't contain us you tube channel uses a similar water filtration system. They get water from their pond vs storage tanks. They have their rain water directed to the pond. They have good water quality too. Amazing what you can accomplish with a good filtration system.

[@joshuatoro8977]

really gets me interested to wonder what my bottled water test would come out to be since I'm a religious drinker of Walmart value water, and second I'd wonder what my fridge test would come out with?

[@jacksg1809]

Its got plastic in it 😔

[@missybekind5022]

First off, I can't believe it's already been 4 years! Wow! Second, I've said it many times before y'alls babies are the sweetest little darlings! 💕 I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Kenz, your editing skills are top-notch!! 😊 Good luck with door #3 & thrilled about how great y'alls water quality is! 👏 ✌️♥️ Ohhh, and I can't wait to see the horses and Spencer's hair long!! 😅

[@SootHead]

We've been drinking rainwater from a pond for 22 years. It's great! Pond water systems are common around here where the well water is sulferized, really crappy tasting and hard on plumbing. We have building codes to abide by and our system consists of a floating pond filter (filter 3 feet below the surface) to catch the big stuff, a five micron initial filter and one micron final filters. In addition, thre is a sand filter, a charcoal filter and an iodine injection system that put about .9 ppm iodine into the water just ahead of a pair of 400 gallon "soak" tanks to kill any bacteria. We test the water about every other year and haven't failed a test yet.

[@eyotachenoa3132]

Didn't think much about it but I have watched you since you hooked up batteries in the barn. 5 years. Wow! You've done awesome!

[@rjthorr7405]

Your both awesome i really love how you made your house

[@KERORIN1219]

I can't wait for the new video and it makes me smile when I see your family. I can't do anything just by looking at them, but I really envy them and support them. thank you always.

[@KERORIN1219]

thanks so much

[@darlapoulsen9767]

Being as your holding tanks are black. Does this make the water warmer in the summer? Also does this help with freezing in the winter?

[@danielgrondin3137]

Somebody suggested to test the rainwater. Either that or look for statewide data on rainwater. It’s possible rain picks up pollutants or small particulates from various sources.

[@drbproject4b]

I tested our city water. It tested positive for pesticides and lead 😮

[@pacechanel5598]

Woo👍👍carabikin rumah mungil sangat unikskalini bang hasilnya sangat bagus

[@etyrnal]

will the water be tested for microplastics?

[@bbranett2188]

One mistake, I see that they have made is not ordering standard sized doors. When my wife and I have built anything, we used off the shelf doors and windows, then changed framing to fit them. "One of a Kind" is asking for trouble and extra expense.. .Tah-dah!

[@bbranett2188]

They want a unicorn, when a real pretty horse would work just as well. They will never find a storm/screen-door to fit. They are going to need that.

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I'm curious... which metals? Could it be aluminum, strontium, and berillium? If so, I'm sure you will find a possible source... once you start looking.

[@nicolehervieux1704]

Yes, I agree and Dane Wigington in the documentary « The Dimming » with researched facts will show you where it all comes from.

[@IceLynne]

chemtrails.

[@diggyrat]

Nobody wants to say the "C" word, but it's not a conspiracy theory anymore. Maybe time to jump down the rabbit hole.

[@RuthMTuff]

The cabin is really coming along! So frustrating about the frigging wrong door. The company should definitely comp you on that!! I look forward to every single video, from the beginning!!

[@yassinerhmrhm]

❤❤ i like this contenu 🇲🇦