Official Notices vs Official BS

Don't be suckered by marketing gimmicks . .

Some gimmicks try to sound like an official health concern while others attempt to pass off as your mortgage company or car insurance provider. Always comb the material for a disclaimer and do your research before acting. hashtag

Here's an example of a postcard you may receive shortly after moving to a new address.

Notice the disclaimer I highlighted? This is not a health department notice, but an attempt to sell you an expensive water test to confirm something everyone is likely to find in water coming from a water treatment plant. While it's true that unusually high levels have been linked to cancer, the solution is to run your drinking water through a carbon filter. Why wouldn't you buy a water filter and not worry, rather than spend money on a test that may or may not tell you to buy a carbon filter?