Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Updated: June 11, 2024
- Recent outbreaks have raised concerns about tap water quality and the effectiveness of current water treatment processes.
- Tap water can contain chlorine, fluoride, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and heavy metals, which may pose health risks.
- Filtering 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 pros and cons.
- 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?