HeathShield makes self-sterilizing plastic by entraining silver ions. 
This is also a water purification method.  A friend of mine makes a
medium that' s even better, though, using a lithium ion entrained into a
ceramic element (similar to Katadyn or Doulton/Berkefield).  This filter
removes fluoride 99% of pathogens 99.99999% per EPA testing!  Counter top
or under sink models are available for about $130, good for 2500 gal. 
--Russ

On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 11:37:25 -0600 "Robert L. Berger"
<[email protected]> writes:
> Hi Ya'all,
> 
> If you haven't visited the silverinstitute.org and looked at the
> silvernews, you have no idea how fast silver is gaining acceptance.
> 
> how about silver saran wrap, silver particles in steering wheels, in
> paint, in chickens ad infinitum.
> 
> "Ole Bob"
> 
> 
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