The pros and cons of water purifiers for home

Water purifiers are increasingly present in most homes for convenience and even cost, but are they really more sustainable than the bottled water or other options? Most people are happy with the quality of their water supply but is that a fact for all homes? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of water purifiers for each home.

Among its main advantages is the security provided by it, especially if you live in certain areas where water quality is not very high: with water purifiers one can discard the possibility of drinking contaminated water. In other words, it will be goodbye to the risk of drinking liquid chemicals, metals, pesticides, nitrate or fluoride, the latter linked to diseases such as bladder cancer, gum or thyroid dysfunction.

This also leads us to the second of the great benefits water purifiers bring. The positive effects of the liquid’s pure element intake are undeniable, especially when the drinkers are children or pregnant women, since they are always more exposed to bacteria and diseases. In the same vein, those who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders also see improved conditions with their health because the bacteria cryptosporidium and giardia are removed.

In addition, they may improve our savings because they can reduce the monthly cost of bottled water which also means reduction of wasted time.

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However, there are also disadvantages that come with water purifiers? Although they remove impurities from water, they also kill much of the chlorine the supply company added to help its purification. It is also important to remember that once filtered water lacks agents that protect against bacteria, it should be consumed within a period not exceeding two days.

Furthermore, although you save money by not buying bottled water, from your tap you’ll have to use about four litres on average for one litre of pure water. Moreover, you cannot make the mistake of thinking that installing water purifiers we will have solved the problem of the quality of the liquid you drink. Proper maintenance of the facility and especially its main component is essential: the granular activated carbon cartridge. Typically, manufacturers clearly indicate in the instructions how often to change the cartridge, but it’s always best to assess based on usage that you are giving it.

If not properly maintained, there will be problems: water purifier filters may become the source of bacteria, producing the opposite effect to our health than was intended when installed. In fact they would do so exponentially, as they can accumulate up to 2,000 times more bacteria than the unfiltered water.

So all in all, it need certain care and maintenance but can provide a much higher quality of life if used correctly.

 

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