There is no doubt that water is vital to human life. Most of our planet's surface is made of water—and so is most of the human body.

But while this essential moisturizer should be clear, refreshing, and healthy, it doesn't always have to be. Pollution, pesticides, other chemicals, heavy metals, and organic waste can all seep into our water systems. When not severe, they can give our water a slightly bad taste or smell. At worst, they damage our short- and long-term health.

Fortunately, water filtration and water purification systems provide a convenient and cost-effective way to ensure that you have clean, fresh water at home and even on the go. According to the EPA and the Water Quality Association, 40 percent of Americans use some form of water filtration at home to improve water quality. Below, we'll discuss the importance of purifying or filtering your drinking water and show you the benefits of doing so.

Why do we use water filters? Filtering water is important for aesthetic and health-related reasons. Filtered water helps provide the following basic benefits:

Filtered water usually tastes better than unfiltered water. Chlorine, pesticides, bacteria, and heavy metals can all cause water to have an unpleasant taste or aftertaste.

Municipal tap water is generally safe to drink. But just because your water doesn't damage your health doesn't mean it's high quality. Safe tap water may still contain contaminants that give your water an unpleasant taste, smell, or a cloudy appearance. Water filtration systems reduce these contaminants, providing you with clean, delicious drinking water.

Chlorine, pesticides, bacteria, and heavy metals can also contribute to unpleasant odors in water. Metals such as zinc, iron, and copper can seep into groundwater, cause rust in bathrooms, and lead to metallic-smelling water coming out of faucets. Chlorine or chloramines - which are added to most municipal water supplies to prevent microbial contamination - both have strong chemical odors that can make the water difficult to drink.

Not all pollutants give off an unpleasant odor. But some, like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde and ethylene, can give your water a distinctly unpleasant odor. VOCs have been implicated in everything from skin irritation to liver and kidney damage to carcinogenic effects, so if your water smells bad, you'll no doubt want to invest in water filtration. Also, water with a better smell is more pleasing to the senses.

Although some people turn to bottled water in an attempt to ensure their drinking water is free of contamination, it is costly. Filling our landfills with plastic bottles is also bad for the environment, and many areas do not have the resources or infrastructure to properly recycle plastic bottles. 

With the U.S. no longer able to ship as much trash abroad, some cities have turned to throwing away or incinerating materials that residents use to recycle. Using a water filtration system instead of bottled water helps prevent non-biodegradable plastic bottles from entering our landfills and incinerators. 

Floods and construction can add various pollutants to your water supply, especially if your water is well water. Recent floods in the Midwest have led to high rates of well water contamination, which can have similar effects no matter where you live. 

As floodwaters sweep across regions, they can absorb chemicals, waste, and other harmful pollutants and eventually deposit them in human water supplies. Flooded wells and reservoirs are at particularly high risk of water contamination, but floodwaters that simply soak the surrounding soil can also seep into the well if the well is old and poorly sealed.

Construction can also lead to high levels of water contamination. Construction materials such as chemicals, plastics, and adhesives can seep into the soil and from there into groundwater, and can adversely affect human health if they enter drinking water unfiltered. Asbestos contamination is especially a serious risk if the construction project is a renovation of an old building.

Lead, chlorine, pesticides, viruses, etc.--all these contaminants can have serious adverse effects on your health if they get into your home's drinking water. Water may also contain microbial contaminants such as bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium. A water purifier can help prevent these harmful microbes so you don't get sick from ingesting them.

Also, don't forget to cook. If your water isn't safe to drink, it's not safe to use it for cooking, brushing your teeth, or washing dishes. Filtered water also helps protect your health in these often overlooked areas.

On the other hand, hydrating yourself with clean, clear water will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. The peace of mind you feel knowing that your water is safely filtered—and the crisp, clean taste of filtered water—often encourages you to drink more water and feel healthier. 

If you have children at home, remember that their immune systems are still developing. Therefore, filtered water is vital to keeping your child healthy and thriving.

The above introduces the importance of water filters, if you are planning to buy a water filter for your home, please contact us.

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