“Cleanest Water in the World”
Drinking clean and safe water is a fundamental need for every individual. However, with the increasing pollution and industrialization, the quality of water has deteriorated significantly. It is crucial to understand the contaminants commonly found in water supplies and the potential health risks associated with consuming them.
Contaminants Commonly Found in Water Supplies
Water supplies can be contaminated by various pollutants, including:
Chlorine and Chloramine: Disinfectants added to kill bacteria, but can affect taste and odor.
Lead: Leaches from old plumbing systems or lead pipes, posing health risks, especially for infants and children.
Pesticides: Residues from agricultural practices contaminate water sources, including atrazine, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos.
Pharmaceuticals: Trace amounts of medications like antibiotics and hormones enter water sources via human and animal waste, potentially causing long-term health concerns.
Heavy Metals: Arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and copper can be present due to natural deposits, industrial activities, or plumbing corrosion.
Nitrates: Introduced by agricultural runoff and wastewater, harmful to infants and causing methemoglobinemia or "blue baby syndrome."
Microorganisms: Bacteria, viruses, parasites and protozoa contaminate water, leading to waterborne diseases (e.g., giardiasis, typhoid, cryptosporidiosis, and cholera).
Fluoride: Added to prevent tooth decay, but excessive levels can cause dental fluorosis and other health issues including calcifying of the pineal gland.
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs): Formation of DBPs like trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) when disinfectants react with organic matter; prolonged exposure associated with adverse health effects.
Industrial Chemicals: PCBs, dioxins, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enter water supplies through industrial discharges or improper disposal practices.
Radiological Contaminants: radon and uranium can be present in groundwater sources, and exposure to these contaminants can lead to cancer.
Potential Health Risks Associated with Consuming Contaminated Tap Water
Consuming contaminated water can lead to several health risks, including:
Gastrointestinal Illness: Contaminated water can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Skin Problems: Water contaminated with heavy metals can cause skin irritation, rashes, eczema, psoriasis and even cancer.
Cognitive issues: Cognitive issues such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, Adhd, Autism have been linked to higher levels of aluminium’s concentrated in and around the brain.
Reproductive Problems: Certain chemicals present in the water can cause reproductive problems, including birth defects and infertility.
Cancer: Long-term exposure to certain contaminants like lead, arsenic and radium has been linked to cancer including colon and pancreatic cancer.
Tap Water: Is it Safe to Drink?
Many people believe that tap water is safe to drink, but this is not always true. Tap water can be contaminated with various pollutants, making it unsafe for consumption. Here are some of the common issues people face with tap water:
Yellow Water from Tap: Yellow water from the tap can be caused by rust or sediment in the water pipes.
Orange Water from Tap: Orange water from the tap can be caused by the presence of iron in the water source.
Tap Water Cloudy White: Cloudy white water can be caused by air bubbles in the water, which are actually harmless.
Dirty Tap Water: Dirty tap water can be caused by sediment, rust, or other particles in the water supply.
Clear Tap Water: Don’t be fooled by the clear transparentness of your tap water, as we have previously mentioned it can still be full of numerous harmful contaminants that can pose serious health risks when its consumed daily long term.
How to Ensure Safe Drinking Water?
Unfortunately contrary to popular belief these common methods that are used to “clean” tap water are severely inefficient and do not provide an effective or practical solution to the problem:
Boiling Tap Water: Unfortunately Boiling tap water will only kill the microorganisms, but won’t it make it much safer to drink because the heavy metals and numerous chemical contaminants will still be present.
Brita Filtered Tap Water: Brita filters, while popular and convenient, have many limitations in effectively removing the wide range of contaminants and chemicals commonly found in tap water. The main reason for their insufficiency lies in their filtration mechanism. Brita filters primarily employ a small activated carbon filter, which is partly effective in reducing chlorine taste and odor, but it will certainly struggle to eliminate all of the various other impurities such as heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, pfas, viruses and bacteria ect. Their small carbon-based filter media has a limited capacity and becomes quickly saturated, leading to reduced efficiency over a short period of time. Additionally, Brita filters lack advanced technologies like reverse osmosis or ion exchange, which are crucial for comprehensive removal of a broader spectrum of contaminants. Therefore, while Brita filters provide basic filtration, they may not be sufficiently robust for those seeking highly purified water free from a diverse array of pollutants.
Adding Chlorine to Water: Chlorine is added to water supplies to kill bacteria, but it can be harmful to human health. Removing chlorine from water can make it safer to drink.
Tap Water Testing…
If you are still unsure and skeptical that your tap water is full of harmful contaminants then testing tap water can help identify the contaminants present in the water supply and help you determine the appropriate water filtration method. Many of the ““home test” style testing kits are sometimes inaccurate, if you want to get definite results then we suggest using one of the professional laboratory services to test your water for pollutants.
Puralife Water Filters: The Solution for Clean and Safe Drinking Water
Investing in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system from Puralife Water Filters is the perfect solution for ensuring clean and safe drinking water. Our RO systems can filter up to 99.9% of contaminants commonly found in water supplies, making it safe for consumption.
Our Standard Reverse Osmosis systems are available in four different models, including:
RO+UV+ALK: This model comes with UV sterilisation and Alkaline remineralisation in addition to RO filtration and effectively removes contaminants and remineralises the purified RO water with beneficial minerals in a similar way to the natural spring water process raising the Ph to a beneficial Alkaline Ph level. Price £399.99.
RO+ALK: This model comes with Alkaline remineralisation in addition to RO filtration and effectively removes contaminants and remineralises the purified RO water with beneficial minerals in a similar way to the natural spring water process raising the Ph to a beneficial Alkaline Ph level. Price £299.99.
RO+UV: This model comes with UV filtration in addition to RO and can kill and remove 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. Price £299.99.
RO Only: This is our standard model and comes with RO filtration only, It is still ideal for removing all types of pollutants, and is a cost effective way to ensure you and your family have clean and safe purified water on tap in your home. Prices start at £249.99.
All our RO systems come with a one-year warranty and provide highly purified water removing up to 99.9% of contaminants. A life time peace of mind guarantee, because when you own a Puralife RO System, you will no longer have to worry about the quality of your drinking water anymore.
We also have stylish Counter Top RO Water Dispensers.
They come in three different models and offer various benefits:
InstaPure1000:
This stylish RO instant hot/cold countertop water dispenser with UV sterilisation, smart LED display, child lock feature, large capacity, ceramic coated heating elements, and on-screen real-time TDS & Filter meter is a convenient and stylish addition to any home. It provides highly purified clean and safe hot/cold drinking water instantly (in 3 seconds) and removes up to 99.99% of harmful contaminants, with additional features that enhance its functionality, safety, and convenience, while also adding a nice touch of stylish modern design to your home or office décor. Price £999.
InstaHydro7000:
This stylish Reverse Osmosis Instant Hot/Cold Counter Top Water Dispenser with hydrogen infusion, child lock feature, smart LED display, large capacity, ceramic coated heating elements, on-screen real-time TDS meter, wide temperature range, cutting-edge electronic heating and cooling system, made completely with food-grade safe materials, and a 1-year warranty is a convenient and high-tech addition to any home. It provides clean and safe highly purified instant hot/cold RO hydrogen infused drinking water (for those who have been living under a rock! Hydrogen water has been shown to has numerous health benefits including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and cognitive enhancing properties just to name a few benefits). The InstaHydro1000’s boasts many additional features that enhance functionality, safety, and convenience, such as touch screen LED Display and child lock feature. Whilst also adding a touch of stylish and sleek modern design to your home or your office décor.
InstaPure700
All our RO Counter Top Instant Hot/Cold RO Systems come with a one-year warranty and provide you with hot, cold, and ambient water at the touch of a button. With Puralife Water Filters, you don't have to worry about the quality of your drinking water anymore.
Conclusion
Clean and safe drinking water is essential for human health. Consuming water contaminated with pollutants can lead to several health risks, including cancer, skin problems, and reproductive problems. It is crucial to invest in a reliable water filtration system like Puralife Water Filters' Reverse Osmosis systems to ensure clean and safe drinking water. Don't compromise on the quality of your drinking water; choose Puralife Water Filters for the cleanest water in the world.
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