While local water supplies are usually treated to reduce the presence of contaminants, such as bacteria, lead, mercury and pollutants there is a room to improve water quality. First, these contaminants can sometimes enter water through accidents or through the improper disposal of certain materials. Second, certain chemicals are intentionally added to warter, for example for desinfection, such as chlorine.
In order to make sure you're well-protected from these, water purification is a must. The purification process helps remove contaminants that might have entered your drinking water. Here are some of the top reasons as to why you need water purification.
Lower Cancer Risk
Chemicals and other toxic materials from agricultural fields, industrial exhausts, automobiles, landfills and other sources of pollution of modern world can make their way into water sources, which increases the risk of getting some types of cancer. Eliminating these through water purification might help lower your risk of getting cancer that is associated with exposure to these chemicals.
Improved Taste and Flavor
Some contaminants do more than pose a health risk. They can also affect the flavor of drinking water, such as giving it a metallic taste or another unpleasant taste. Purifying water helps get rid of these contaminants, which can improve the flavor of drinking water.
Reduced Chlorine Levels
Chlorine in drinking water is known to cause a wide range of serious health issues. These include the following:
Higher risk of cancer
Cardiovascular problems
Asthma
Birth defects
Using water purification systems helps get rid of chlorine in drinking water, which reduces your risk of these health problems. This helps keep you and your family safe from illnesses and can improve your overall quality of life.
Convenience
Boiling water before using it helps remove some contaminants (not all!), but this is also a time and energy-consuming process, especially when larger amounts of water are needed. Water purification systems offer a convenient way to get rid of contaminants while also saving time.
Regular bottled water purchases obviously require either hiring a service provider or making an extra effort to carry heavy bottles from your grocery store.
Fewer Plumbing Contaminants
Pipes and plumbing system can introduce copper and other contaminants into your water supply. Even though your local water supply is treated, these contaminants are able to enter your home as water flows through old, corroded pipes. Purifying your water helps keep these materials out of your drinking water.
Lower Bacteria Levels
E.coli and other bacteria can cause serious illnesses when you're exposed to them in your drinking water. While some of these bacteria might cause mild symptoms, such as nausea, others can be life-threatening, especially in children, older adults and those with conditions that lower their immunity. A water purification system helps ensure that your drinking water is free of these potentially dangerous types of bacteria.
Cost Savings
Purchasing bottled water usually provides your household with water that does not contain contaminants, but the cost of buying these bottles can add up significantly over time. Investing in a water purification system leads to a lower amount of money spent on having clean water. This can add up to considerable cost savings in the long run.
BPA-free Water
While bottled water looks a good way of getting safe water please remember that plastic bottles may contain a compound named BPA, or bisphenol A, which is often found in disposable water bottles. Small amounts of it can dissolve into the water inside these containers. A host of studies have shown that BPA can mimic the actions of oestrogen, a human hormone which is normally involved in breast development, regulating periods and maintaining pregnancies. Animals exposed to BPA develop abnormal reproductive systems, and there are indications that same may be applicable to humans.
Lower Carbon Footprint
Using a water purification system can reduce your carbon footprint and help protect the environment. Having purified water available in your home at all times means you don't have to use plastic water bottles, which harm the environment as they sit in landfills. You're also helping by reducing the need for bottled water that contributes to environmental damage through carbon emissions as it's transported from one place to another.
Healthier Foods and Beverages
Water purification systems do more for you than just provide you with drinking water that does not have contaminants. It also gives you a steady supply of purified water that can be used for other purposes, such as rinsing off vegetables, preparing meals, brewing coffee or tea, and even making ice cubes. This can help your foods and beverages taste fresher and provide you with peace of mind that what you eat and drink is free of potentially harmful contaminants.
Healthier Pets and Plants
Water purification doesn't just benefit you. It also benefits your pets and plants. Using purified water when you fill your pets' water bowls helps lower their risk of exposure to pollutants that might affect their health. Watering your plants with purified supplies of water also helps reduce their risk of being harmed by certain kinds of chemicals that can enter your water supply.
