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How to tell if you need a tap water filter?

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 19:33

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Tap water filter – should you buy one?

If you’ve been drinking tap water your whole life and you’re suddenly told that it may not be the safest option, or if you’ve been an avid consumer of bottled water, but you’re told to ditch bottled water in favour of tap, you may be a little confused as to which option makes more sense. There is an ever-increasing consensus that bottled water isn’t necessarily healthier than tap, and it’s an absolute drain on the environment. Tap water on the other hand, is gaining more attention, and advocates for tap water argue that it’s safer and a more ecological choice compared to bottled water.

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While it’s true that water quality regulations and standards have increased in the last decade, and that tap water is overall a safe alternative to bottled water, the presence of certain contaminants may make it necessary for you to filter your tap water. But how can you tell if you need a tap water filter? And when is it ok to drink unfiltered tap water?

Does freezing water kill bacteria?

Monday, 19 December 2016 20:07

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In an attempt to ward off illnesses caused by bacteria, people resort to all sorts of methods to sanitise water and make it safe for consumption. Boiling water, exposing it to UV lights and filtering it through special filter media are the most common ways to destroy disease-causing bacteria and viruses present in tap water. But what about freezing water? Can freezing water be an efficient way to kill bacteria?

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Many people use unfiltered tap water in icemakers being convinced that by freezing water, bacteria in it will be destroyed. Unfortunately, freezing water will not help in getting rid of bacteria, and it will not make tap water safe to drink. As a result, freezing water is not an acceptable way to sanitise or purify water.

Is bottled water safer than tap water?

Sunday, 02 October 2016 09:10

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Bottled water has long been put on a pedestal by bottled water companies for being a fresher, tastier, safer and healthier alternative to tap water. While some of these claims may be true, other claims associated with bottled water are unsubstantiated. Crowned as the best-selling soft drink in the world, unfortunately, bottled water is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

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There is an overwhelming consensus among clean water advocates and environmentalist groups that bottled water is becoming a worrying aspect of our lives that is not only a higher burden on our budgets, but it’s also an undeniable burden on the environment. So how does bottled water fare compared to tap water, and why should you dismiss the ideas bottled water companies keep on pitching to their customers about bottled water?

What is a boil water notice?

Saturday, 01 October 2016 17:37

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Boiling tap water for drinking purposes is not necessary in the United Kingdom, however, in certain cases, water companies or local authorities may issue boil water notices for a limited period of time instructing people to boil their water before consumption. Most commonly, boil water advisories are issued because of parasitic bug outbreaks. Indeed, microbial pathogens are the main culprits that prompt water companies to advise consumers to boil their water before using it for drinking or preparing food.

Outbreaks caused by high levels of Cryptosporidium, E. Coli and Giardia found in tap are perhaps the most common reasons why tap water becomes unfit for drinking without being boiled first. These outbreaks may not be frequent, but when they do occur, they affect hundreds of thousands of households, and sometimes, the notice to boil water can last for even two weeks like in the case of a Cryptosporidium outbreak in August 2015 in Lancashire that affected 300,000 homes.

Why you must filter your water

Friday, 30 September 2016 21:18

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Water is perhaps the most important fluid to human existence. We understand the importance of “clean” drinking water both in terms of health and well being. However, many of the sources we rely on for our water are not as clean as we think they are. If you rely on tap water and/or bottled water and think they are safe sources of water for you and your family then you will find some of what I’m about to tell you shocking.

Is tap water clean?

Most of us are led to believe that the water we get from the tap is good and clean enough to drink. This is true for the most part as tap water in most developed countries is indeed cleaner than the water available to people in poorer countries. However, when you drink tap water you’re likely drinking a lot more then you bargained for – fluoride, chlorine, trace hormones and the condition of your pipes might account for things like rust.

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Tag Archives: tap water filters

How to tell if you need a tap water filter?

Tap water filter – should you buy one?

Does freezing water kill bacteria?

Is bottled water safer than tap water?

What is a boil water notice?

Why you must filter your water

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