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Understanding Filtered Water: All You Need to Know

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Understanding Filtered Water: All You Need to Know

Water is essential to our health and well-being, as we are all well aware. Water is essential for the properly functioning of every single cell in the human body. But, it's doubtful that you'll drink the recommended amount of water daily if the water you're drinking doesn't taste as clean as you'd want. Fortunately, a number of filtration devices may improve the quality of your water and make it safer and more enjoyable to drink.

What is filtered water?

Many of us like the way filtered water tastes, but what are we really consuming? Filtered water is groundwater or tap water that has gone through a purification process to eliminate pollutants, both physical and chemical, to make it safer to drink (not to mention far more refreshing). Certain bacteria, fungi, and parasites, as well as copper, lead, and other chemical and physical pollutants, fall into this category. To further enhance the water's flavor, chlorine is often removed during the filtering process. Filtered water, in contrast to distilled water, still contains some particles. There may still be useful minerals in filtered water that you may safely eat.

How does water become filtered?

Gravel, sand, and activated carbon are only a few of the materials that may be used to filter water in a conventional manner. These filters work like microscopic nets, catching debris before it may pollute the water supply. These filters may eliminate both airborne particles and foul smells by absorbing or dissolving them.

Certain filtration systems, such as PUR, include activated carbon filters to further refine the water by creating even smaller holes. Ion exchange elements are often used in PUR filters to help remove any stray metals. Physical and chemical pollutants are absorbed by the carbon, while ion exchange materials remove heavy metals like lead and mercury from the water as it passes through the filter.

Is filtered water better for you than regular tap water?

In most cases, filtered water is safer to consume than tap water. Yet it doesn't mean you should avoid drinking water from the tap. While most municipal tap water is safe to drink, the quality varies widely. Your tap water's purity is only as good as its origin.

Should I buy bottled water or get a water filter?

Choosing between filtered water and bottled water is less about preference for flavor or safety and more about cost and environmental impact. Both bottled and filtered water undergo purification procedures, the specifics of which depend on the water bottle manufacturer and the filtration technology in use. Yet, a considerable amount of the plastic used every day on Earth comes from water bottles. Humans use over 50 billion plastic water bottles annually, or approximately 1.2 million each minute. In addition, it's important to consider the financial implications before becoming a habit of purchasing bottled water.

One individual may avoid using 156 disposable plastic water bottles by switching to filtered water in a reusable container.

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