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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
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows
Updated: June 11, 2024
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Updated: June 11, 2024
Quick Read
- Recent water contamination incidents have raised concerns about tap water quality and the effectiveness of current water treatment processes.
- Tap water may contain chlorine, fluoride, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, and other chemicals that pose potential health risks.
- Filtering tap water at home can remove impurities and contaminants, but some filtration methods may also strip beneficial minerals.
- Various filtration methods exist, including reverse osmosis, alkaline water filters, and activated carbon filters, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Contents
- 1. Tap water: can we trust it, or should we filter it?
- 2. What does it mean to filter water?
- 3. Should we filter tap water?
- 4. Does filtering pull out all the beneficial minerals?
- 5. What is the best way to filter water?
