“You are what you eat” is a cautionary phrase that nearly everyone has heard, and for good reason too! And there is a great deal of truth in those wise words, you may not have also realized that you are what you drink.
It’s easy to take access to clean, potable water for granted in the United States, but the quality of public and even private water supplies may not always be completely safe for consumption. This is especially true in metropolitan areas where pollution, industrial run off, and the improper disposal of hazardous chemicals can have a negative impact on the quality of the public water supply. Similarly deteriorating infrastructure and worn pipes can leech toxic heavy metals such as lead into the water supply, as was the case with the Flint water crisis.
Even in suburban and rural areas, water supplies are at risk of contamination due to agricultural and industrial run off. Hard water, or water that contains a high concentration of minerals, can also affect water quality and taste. Furthermore several studies have found traces of prescription medication such as antibiotics, pain killers, and antidepressants in public water supplies. This happens when medications are not disposed of properly but instead are flushed down the toilet.
Purchasing large quantities of bottled water is not sustainable, sensible, or environmentally friendly alternative to avoiding tap water. Instead, homeowners would be wise to invest in whole home water purification systems.
Tapping into the benefits of whole home water purification systems
Whole home water treatments such as whole home water purification systems take the guesswork out of enjoying clean, safe, perfectly pure water. And unlike over the faucet filters, whole home water purification systems allow homeowners to enjoy the highest quality water out of every faucet in their home. It’s an incredibly efficient way of purifying water.
This is especially important in areas that have hard water, which can damage plumbing pipes and appliances over time. Hard water can also irritate sensitive skin, and may leave hair looking and feeling dull thanks to mineral build up. Since whole home water purification systems purify water at the source, homeowners can rest easy about the quality of water in their entire home.