Don’t Be Scared of What’s Hiding In Your Water

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Chemicals, harmful minerals, bacteria, and more are lurking in the water supply. Not to fear, water filtration is here to save you!

While often invisible, contaminants can have significant implications for both your health and the integrity of your home’s plumbing system.

Common residential water system contaminants:

  • Chlorine: Although chlorine is used to eliminate bacteria, consumption in high quantities can be harmful, leading to issues such as dry skin, eye irritation, and respiratory problems. There is also evidence that long-term exposure to chlorine by-products may increase the risk of cancer. Corrosive chemicals like chlorine deteriorate plumbing and appliances, leading to future issues.
  • Nitrates: Nitrates enter the water system from agricultural and landscaping runoff and can interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, especially in infants. For adults, long-term exposure to high nitrate levels has been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers.
  • Bacteria and Viruses: Microbial contaminants like bacteria and viruses can enter the water supply through sewage leaks, contaminated wells, or broken pipes. These pathogens can cause a range of illnesses, from mild stomach upset to severe, life-threatening conditions like E. coli or Giardia infections.
  • Minerals: Many areas experience high mineral concentration in their water, referred to as “hard water.” In appropriate concentrations, many minerals are essential for your health. When consuming highly mineralized water, you are unable to regulate the quantity of minerals you ingest. Hard water can lead to irritated skin and inefficient product performance, as well as build-up in plumbing and appliances.

What to do?

  • Test your water: The only way to know what’s in your water is to test it. Request a free water analysis HERE to determine if installing a whole-home water filter is the right step for your home.
  • Install a whole-home water filter: Water filtration systems are designed to remove contaminants from tap water, including chlorine, lead, bacteria, viruses, and pesticides. A good filtration system removes or reduces these contaminants, giving your family convenient access to clean, fresh water that supports overall health. Whether you’re using it for drinking, cooking, or even for your pets, cleaner water means fewer toxins entering your body and your home.
  • Inspect your plumbing and appliances: Regularly inspect and maintain your home’s plumbing system and appliances to identify existing corrosion, leaks, or other issues. Keeping up with the ill effects of water contaminants will prevent larger issues in the future.

Although the thought of consuming contaminated water is scary, it doesn’t have to be. Modern water filtration systems are highly proficient at removing a wide variety of contaminants from water to provide healthy water to your home.