Many people around the world rely on unfiltered rainwater as their primary source of drinking water, and many of them will be unaffected by E. coli. Rainwater, however, rarely meets the domestic needs of most families, necessitating the use of filtered water.
Filtering water may improve the flavour of your water as well as eliminate impurities and dirt. It can also be a more environmentally responsible way to drink clean water because it reduces the usage of single-use plastic bottles.
Filtered water is made by running water through a filter bed that is designed to remove or minimize specific sorts of pollutants from the water. Water that is free of contaminants has numerous health benefits, but filtered water offers numerous environmental benefits as well.
Water filters employ a variety of filter media to target and remove as many impurities as possible without using chemicals or affecting the flavour of the water. Some of the most common filter materials include:
• Coconut shell activated carbon
• Ceramic spheres or candles
• Reverse osmosis membranes
Filtered water is healthier, cheaper, and less harmful to the environment than bottled water, for the following reasons:
1. Filtered Water Is Free of Contaminants.
A basic water filtration system will remove sediments, chlorine and its by-products, as well as volatile organic compounds. As such, most carbon-based water filter systems improve the taste and odour of tap water.
When you go a notch higher and opt for modern filter models, you can further get rid of a variety of other potentially harmful or unpleasant impurities such as fluoride, industrial solvents, pesticides, poisons, hormones, germs, and heavy metals.
2. Filtered Water is Healthier than Unfiltered Tap Water
Based on point 1, it's obvious that filtered water is healthier than tap water that hasn't been filtered.
According to health expert Vicki Witt, not all toxins in tap water are harmful, long-term – and in some cases, short-term – exposure to some of them can be harmful to your health. In particular, cysts, viruses, bacteria, heavy metals, fluoride and chlorine, are some toxins that can be harmful.
Bottled water on the other hand when contained in plastic bottles can be a health risk since plastic may emit toxins into the water.
Plastic water bottles contain a significant quantity of BPA. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound that has been categorized as an endocrine disruptor, which means it has a harmful effect on a human's ability to reproduce.
3. Drinking Filtered Water is Convenient
While bottled water is one of the most convenient methods to stay hydrated at all times, filtered water on tap is also a practical way to receive drinking water on tap. All you need to do is carry your water bottle with you and run the tap for some toxin-free water!
4. Filtered Water Is Environmentally Friendly.
The bottled water industry is one of the world's leading plastic polluters. Filtered water is often less harmful to the environment because plastic waste is reduced as a result of fewer bottled water sales.
5. Filtered Water Is Cheap
Bottled water is costly, and some bottled water brands are out of reach for most people's budgets. Some bottled water manufacturers charge exorbitant prices based on the claim that they are sourced from pure springs.
Well, whether or not the water is from springs, we'll never know. All we know is that filtered water is incredibly inexpensive when compared to the cost of bottled water, which includes manufacturing costs, shipping costs connected with distribution, and marketing costs to advertise the product.
6. Filtered Water Is Under Your Control.
Yes, bottled water is tested, but the criteria are less stringent than those that apply to tap water. With filtered water, you have the control to target the impurities you wish to remove from tap water using a water filter.
Interior designer Gary Hamer has spoken to many of his clients that choose to include filters in their kitchens, and one thing they say is that you can refine the water to your liking. Want alkaline water right out of the tap? You can get all of this and more with a water filter!
7. Filtered Water is Gentle on Your Hair and Skin
You can bathe in chlorine-free water that is gentle on your hair and skin if you install a whole home water filter or a shower filter. Limescale is reduced by some water filters and shower filters, which is especially beneficial to those who live in locations with hard water.
Water Filter Types for Quick Access to Filtered Water
To get filtered water on tap, you can install a variety of water filters in your home. The following are the two main types of water filters:
• Point-Of-Use Filters
They only filter water at the specific location where they are installed. Some POU water filters include shower filters, fridge filters, under-sink water filters, and countertop water filters.
The most common POU filters for domestic use are under-sink water filters. Under-sink filters, unlike countertop filters, are hidden in your kitchen cabinet and filter cold water. Filtered water is dispensed using a dedicated filter tap or 3-way tap on these filters.
Depending on the number of water filter cartridges in the system, both under-sink and countertop filters can be single-stage or multi-stage.
• Point-Of-Entry Filters.
They filter water at the point of entry before it is dispersed to all of your home's water outlets. Some examples of POE water filters include UV water filters and whole-house water filters.
Whole-house water filters are usually multi-stage and send filtered water to all of your home's water outlets.
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