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Tap water: can we trust it, or should we filter it?
The conversations around tap water and filtering it have exploded in the past few weeks...
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows
Written on: June 11, 2024
Updated on: July 16, 2024
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Written on: June 11, 2024 | Updated on: July 16, 2024
Quick Read
- Recent water contamination incidents have raised concerns about the effectiveness of current tap water treatment processes.
- Tap water can contain chlorine, fluoride, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals that may pose health risks.
- Filtering tap water at home can remove contaminants, but some methods may also strip beneficial minerals.
- Various filtration methods exist, including reverse osmosis, alkaline filters, and activated carbon filters, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
- Consider remineralizing filtered water to replenish essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Contents
- 1. Introduction: Tap Water Concerns
- 2. Why Filter Water?
- 3. Potential Contaminants in Tap Water
- 4. Does Filtering Remove Beneficial Minerals?
- 5. Water Filtration Methods
