For water to be considered drinking water it must be consumable by humans with out causing illness; not all fresh water is suitable for drinking. In some places where stagnant water lies in warm muggy places, water can develop many pathogens and harmful micro organisms; to make these types of water drinkable, they must first be treated with chlorine tablets or iodine. Drinking water comes in many forms in America and some other countries; but in many other countries, clean drinking water sources are a serious problem.  It is essential for all life on earth to have clean water; humans in particular need to drink at least 64 fluid ounces per day for the best health.

Drinking Water in America

In America the citizens are lucky to have generally good quality water that comes straight from the tap; there can be some contaminates in some areas, but in general Americans enjoy an abundance of clean drinking water. Many other countries have a severe shortage safe clean water to drink, as such people die of diseases that people in America aren’t as concerned about. The main areas of concerned in America’s drinking water from the tap are contaminates from either old pipes or improper cleaning processes; unwilling to take the risk, many Americans also purchase purifying water filtration systems or bottled drinking water.

Polluted Drinking Water

Many countries including America have polluted drinking water; this pollution comes from large companies, individual’s litter and trash, fossil fuels, and many other forms.  Pollution is the leading cause of water contamination in many countries, and most of contaminates that people are familiar with are lead, arsenic, and mercury are some; these are dangerous at every small levels. The leading causes of illness among people however are in pathogens and microscopic organisms; most human’s reactions to these are mild and result only in “stomach flu” like symptoms.  Pollution is a human created and solvable problem, better drinking water for all is essential.

Water and Health

Most people know that drinking water is healthy, and most even know at least  8 glasses a day are what the body needs for the best health; what most people don’t know are the reasons why their bodies need so much water everyday. Our bodies are over 70% water; our bodies use water for every function of life, blood, tears, saliva, skin, organs, and every other part of the body. Our bodies also use water for most functions; eating, crying, sweating, urinating, breathing, and even more. Humans are dependant on water as is every other living organism on the planet. 

Humans and Drinking Water

Humans have a responsibility to the planet to provide fresh clean water to everything, humans are not the only life on the planet, but they are the only life able to consciously remedy the problem. Human kind pollutes, uses, and modifies the planet, and some individuals care enough to fix what others have broken.  It is the human responsibility to clean the planet as a whole for the good of every living thing; humans can help clean the water using the basic principals of recycling. 

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Water is essential to life. The right kind of water, that is. We know that drinking tap water is hazardous to your health. City water typically contains chlorine, chloramines and fluoride, and often contains pesticides, arsenic, lead and other harmful organic chemicals. Who knows what lurks in well water that is not treated at all.

People are listening to cautions raised about drinking tap water, as evidenced by the tremendous rise in the consumption of bottled water despite its costing 1000 times the price of tap water. Marketing campaigns have capitalized on these concerns, leading us to believe that all bottled water is superior to tap water. This is probably true in many cases, but some bottled water is no different than that coming from the tap.

There have been many times I have bought bottled water and it tastes just like I had gotten it from the tap. The reason is there are few standards regulating the quality of bottled water.

The astronomical difference in the price between the two is partly due to the costs of manufacturing the plastic containers for bottled water and the expense of transporting it by truck to stores. These expenses alone cannot justify the high prices, especially if the water is not even purified.

There are also other health concerns to bottled water. Since the bottles are made of plastic, toxic chemicals are released into the environment during their manufacture and disposal, and toxins are released into the water itself, especially if the plastic is cloudy. If you must drink water in plastic containers, buy it in bottles made of clear plastic, which is less toxic.

If you consume bottled water, make sure the label says it has been filtered by reverse osmosis and also sanitized by ozonation. Another option is to consume water from a spring source that you know for certain is clean. But how can you be certain? You can’t be certain with bottled water.

In my opinion, bottled water is not the best solution to the problem of toxic tap water. You can be the most certain your water is clean, have less plastic toxicity, save money and help protect the environment by getting a good filter for an unlimited supply of clean water at home.

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Countertop water filters are a good option for any consumer looking for a quality water filter for their home. Countertop water filters offer easy installation, along with the same quality of filtration as undersink water filters offer. Countertop water filters do not require any installation. You simply set up the countertop water filter where you want it to be located, and then attached to the sink itself. Although countertop water filters are among some of the best filtering system available to consumers, the higher than average price tag that accompanies them may drive some customers away.

Countertop water filter systems are one of the best types of water filters available on the market. Most countertop water filters are made from stainless steel, which makes them very attractive yet durable and practical filtering units. The perfect addition to any kitchen, countertop water filters come with a hose to connect to the sink If later desired, the countertop filter system can normally be converted to an under counter water filter system simply by purchasing the conversion kit.

Countertop water filters completely remove the chlorine taste and odor from water, along with the following common contaminants found in tap water: lead, VOCs, Mercury, Asbestos, Chlormine, MTBE, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These countertop water filter system offers all of these great capabilities in a unit that easily fits on the countertop. The countertop filter systems do not detract from the faucet’s pressure or water flow.

Although the countertop water filter systems are normally priced at a couple hundred dollars, they can be a solid investment for anyone who is serious about their water filtering. Most of these water filters use a solid carbon block water filter which only has to be replaced approximately once every year. The solid carbon block filter is considered to be the most effective way to reduce the majority of contaminants that are found in tap water. These are the items which are most likely to cause health concerns. The carbon block filter is created by compacting the carbon into an extremely dense structure. This forces every molecule of water that passed through the filter to be pushed through the microscopic pores of carbon, which is effective in reducing the amount of pollutants present in the final product.

The solid carbon block water filter is usually a replaceable filter cartridge. It is designed in a way that allows it to be easily changed. In addition to the great performance of the carbon block water filter, it also offers some additional benefits. The solid carbon block water filter does not waste any water whatsoever. It also requires absolutely no electricity, and does not remove any of the essential trace minerals found in tap water that are beneficial to good health. The carbon block filter does not add any form of salt or silver to the water, it simply provides fresh, clean-tasting drinking water that will be enjoyed and healthy for you and your entire family.

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