How pure is the water you drink?
Water is essential for our lives, so it is really important to make sure that the water we drink, bathe with, and cook with is 100% safe for hygiene and consumption.
Unfortunately, the water that comes out of the tap contains several less than pure ingredients such as metal residues, chemicals, and a lot of impurities that sometimes make the water smell and taste like something it is not. Not to mention how harmful it is to our health.
The most effective way to ensure that the water in our home is free of pollution these days is with water filters. There are various types and for different budgets.
Filtering tap water and having a reusable stainless steel or glass bottle is the most effective way to ensure you are well hydrated and healthy.
There are several bottled water systems that we buy on the market that are simply filtered water from the tap using systems such as reverse osmosis, why not do it yourself at home?
On an ecological level, all the plastic that is produced and then thrown away is simply a disaster. Consider that the plastic bottles in which the water we buy comes have chemicals in their composition from the time of manufacture, so those same chemicals must also be included in the water we are drinking. On the other hand, used bottles continue to release toxic chemicals as they decompose, and we already know that plastic takes many years to degrade, and we are not even talking about the cost of bottling.
Another aspect to take into account is how old the house or apartment you live in has been built. Many houses that are not very new have lead pipes, which would be another important factor to take into consideration when you want to drink pure water from the tap?
Under these circumstances, you may already be getting an idea of whether or not you need to filter your drinking water. There are currently quite a few contaminants found in tap water, some considered carcinogens and others endocrine disruptors.
Beware of lead, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, chlorine, radon, antibiotics and other drugs, hormones, ibuprofen, arsenic, perchlorate, nitrates and diethyltoluamide (found in insect repellents). All of these substances have been found to be present in tap water.
Options when deciding to filter water
Reverse osmosis filter
If you want to get rid of nasty particles in your water, this may be the filter for you. Reverse osmosis removes 99% of contaminants, even the ones that carbon filters miss, such as arsenic and perchlorate.
The advantages are that it removes many dirty particles from the water, is easy to install and does not take up much space.
The disadvantages are that they are more expensive than carbon filters, and they have a slow filtration process. The other thing is that there tends to be some excess water from the filtration, so you have to look at how much water is wasted.
The less water there is, the more expensive they are.
Average price $ 1,010,000
Carbon filters
They are more accessible filters and trap mainly minerals and some toxic chemicals.
The advantages are that they come in different presentations (jugs, for refrigerators, counters, keys) so you can choose the most convenient one since they are available at different prices.
The disadvantages are that they do not filter fluoride, toxic metals or some small organic contaminants. It is necessary to remember to change the filters often since when they become clogged they tend to accumulate bacteria and mold.
Average price $ 109,900
Water ozonizers or alkalizers
This is a filter that uses electrolysis and passes water through electrically charged plates to split the water into two streams: acidic water and alkaline water.
The advantage is that most ozonizers include 2 or more additional filters to filter out heavy metals, pesticides and other contaminants that may be present in the water you want to filter. Alkaline water contains antioxidants that can help boost the immune system which can help tip the balance a bit towards the alkaline side of the body that is normally attempted through diet.
The downside is that electrolysis alone will not remove all contaminants, so you need to make sure that the system you get removes metals and other undesirable particles.
Since electrolyzed alkalized water does not contain calcium or magnesium like naturally alkaline water does, you must take supplements to provide them.
Alkaline water is not a guarantee of ideal health, but rather a set of healthy habits that lead us to that state.
Average price $ 134,000
UV light purification system
These disinfection systems use ultraviolet light to alter the DNA of microorganisms present in the water, blocking their function and ability to reproduce. 99% of microorganisms are destroyed without adding chlorine or other chemicals to the water and without producing byproducts.
The advantages are that they require almost no maintenance, just the lamp and the sleeve once a year. There is no water residue, and it does not leave a chemical taste in the water.
The disadvantages are that it does not remove anything other than microorganisms, so if you need to get rid of other things, you need to add another system to complete the filtration. It requires electricity to operate, although very little. The cost is high but maintenance is very low.
Average price $ 1,789,845
Nikken Combination System
The ceramic filter or micro sponge performs the first stage of filtration, they are responsible for removing sediments, oxides and residues between 0.2 microns and 1 micron respectively.
The cartridge is made up of three filtering sections
- Activated carbon removes unpleasant odors and colors, chlorine, organic compounds, detergents and chemicals.
- The second stage of the cartridge is composed of activated carbon with silver, which helps eliminate bacteria and prevents their development.
- Zeolite removes heavy metals and makes water soft.
Silver impregnated stones prevent the growth of bacteria in water by destroying their protein core and keep the water fresh after being filtered.
Mineral stones continuously release oxygen and minerals, adjust the pH of the water to slightly alkaline between 8 and 8.5 to facilitate absorption, which is beneficial to the body.
The Pi Water faucet incorporates Nikken Magnetic Technology with an additional component that creates a magnetic field that energizes the water.
The advantages of this mineralized and magnetized water system are that
It drains the body and regulates all the body systems, including the circulatory, nervous, locomotor, digestive, respiratory, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems, among others...
The disadvantages: The price of the tank is high and the filter, depending on use, must be replaced every 6-12 months, which is also expensive.
Price from $ +- 662,400
Because of the quality of the water purification system, in my house we use the Nikken tank, which is the one that best suits our needs. Likewise, Nikken has a shower filter system, which is also very important since the substances that enter through our skin go directly into the bloodstream.
Through this page, if you are interested, you can learn more about the benefits of this technology and want it for your home.
