On average a human being should consume at least eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 litres or half a gallon of water every day in order to stay healthy. Since the human body consists of around 60% of water give or take, it is important to consume the right amount of water in order to stay hydrated as humans constantly lose water from their bodies primarily via urine and sweat. But the real question is if that drinking water quality is equivalent to the health and safety standards of the guidelines for drinking – water quality (GDWQ) produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Many countries all over the world either drink tap water or filtered water, but do they know which one is safer to drink?
Tap Water
The quality of tap water heavily depends on your location or where you stay. Tap water, which is also known as municipal water, is usually sourced from large wells, lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. In some developed countries, the water typically passes through a water treatment plant before being piped into homes and businesses. In other developing countries, the water may be contaminated but the tap water is generally safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly. Overall, the tap water in your home could be equivalent to consuming bottled water, or it also could be unhealthy and filled with contaminants. Tap water which is delivered to buildings is sometimes not sterile, and it may vary in quality even within the same city or town. The tap water quality levels can also fluctuate based on what room you’re in, what floor you live on, the time of year, and plumbing. Some minerals that can be found in tap water are chloride, sulphate, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. The mineral levels vary from place to place, and different countries have different regulations regarding how much of each is allowed in its tap water supply.
Filtered Water
A water filter uses many different types of water treatment solutions to remove dangerous chemicals and contaminants from the drinking water which makes it simpler, cleaner and safer to drink as it mostly contains H2O to keep your family Healthy and safe. In simple terms, filtered water is water which has been mechanically filtered or processed to remove chemicals and impurities such as bacteria, chemicals and toxins from tap water or groundwater. Filtered water removes minerals such as chloride, sulphate, copper, iron, manganese and zinc which can be harmful to consume. There are many different water purification treatments which are designed to remove different impurities from water. The most common methods of at-home water purification systems are carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems and ion exchange filters. Drinking filtered water is safer than drinking tap water no matter which country you live in.
What is the best water filter available in the market?FIN water purifier is one of the best water purifiers in India. Fin uses state of the art nanotechnology developed in India by Permionics who are pioneers in membrane technology. Fin’s revolutionary technology wastes the least amount of water helping you conserve more. Fin retains naturally occurring essential minerals while maintaining optimum alkalinity, giving you spring quality water. Existing water purifiers do not give you the desired water quality, as they are not tailored to work on all water sources. FIN purified water uses the “Elixir series” of membranes specifically engineered by Permionics to give you natural spring quality water from any water source. FIN’s Elixir series of membranes are chlorine resistant, increasing the lifespan of the membranes upto 3 times the industry average. FIN water purifiers also have the best features such as, an IOT enabled app, DIY Filter Replacements, High purification capacity, Integrated Manifold, a digital display and a sleek and compact design.
