How important is water for our health?
Water is as important as oxygen to sustain life. Man can survive several weeks (4-6) without food, but water-free survival is impossible beyond a week.
What destroys our water?
Due to excessive agricultural pesticides, industrial waste, which is rich in heavy metals, all sorts of atmospheric pollutants, which end up in our drinking water through rain and, last but not least, because of all the harmful components of the asbestos pipes, which in many cases still haunt the water supply network, the following harmful components may be found in abundance in our tap water: lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium, asbestos, nitrates, calcium salts, potassium, sodium and magnesium among many more.
The Role of filters
Water filters occupy today their place as an indispensable device in our kitchen, we ensure reliable water that we and our family drink from the faucet without dangerous pollutant compounds.
The presence of all the harmful components mentioned above, make it absolutely vital to resort to water filtering, most appropriately in two different parts of the house. Firstly, just before the mains water supply at home, where a bulky filter retains about 60% of chlorine, and then with an additional water filter connected to the kitchen’s tap, which retains up to 97% of the chlorine before the water reaches the glass.
On the contrary, boiling can neutralize the bacteria but can’t remove chemical or metallic impurities. Parasites of water can only be removed effectively with a microfilter.
A good filter should let pass 97% of the beneficial ingredients (calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium) and harmful to the decrease respectively by more than 97%. It is also good that binds chlorine sizable percentage from the beginning of the route water in the house, because so avoid washing with chlorinated water too.
Is Hard Water Unhealthy?
The minerals in hard water leave behind deposits, called scale, on the interior and exterior of plumbing. This can require more frequent cleaning of surfaces that come into contact with hard water. Scale build up inside of pipes and appliances can reduce efficiency. Although it can be an inconvenience, scale is not harmful to health.
When it comes to cleaning, soft water is usually preferred. Glasses are cleaner, shower curtains will be scum-free, and clothes are softer. In addition to time, this can also save money, since you will use less soap and detergents while cleaning.
Unfortunately with hard water, your appliances have to work harder because of the minerals left behind. Energy bills are noticeably lower for households with water softeners.
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