What’s Really in Your Tap Water?

Water is one of the most important things in life, but if you’re still drinking straight from the tap, you’re seriously hurting your body! For YEARS I drank from the tap because it tastes pretty good in my neighborhood, and honestly I thought, “how bad can it be.” Boy was I in denial!

The problem is, most of us don’t have any idea how many chemicals and contaminants are in our water. Tap water and even spring water contains chlorine, fluorine compounds, pesticides, hormones, Trihalomethanes, and even prescription drugs just to name a few.

Seriously, your tap water is funky!

To protect us from illnesses, tap water is treated with carcinogens like chlorine, ammonia, and then fortified with fluorine. Then after being treated with a bunch of chemicals, your water has to travel miles to you in an underground pipeline, and along the way it’s picking up industrial runoff, contaminants, and pesticides.

In fact one study conducted by The Environmental Working Group found that around 85% of the American population consume tap water that is laced with over 300 contaminants!

Bad effects of tap water!

When the water is treated with chlorine it doesn’t only kill the pathogenic bacteria’s, it also kills our beneficial gut bacteria. Just like antibiotics, chlorine is very harsh on your gut flora, and can negatively impact your gut micro biome. In addition, regular consumption of chlorine can lead to health issues such as cancer.

In some states fluoride is added to water to promote dental health, but several studies have shown that it causes neurotoxicity and reduces IQ in children. It also encourages tumors and the rapid growth and spread of them. Arsenic poisoning causes a wide range of problems including skin issues, physical problems, cancer, and organ failure just to name a few.

Stay away from bottled water!

The world spends over 100 billion dollars on bottled water every year! That number is staggering! Personally, I’ve never believed in spending money on something that is free. Besides the fact that the bottles end up in landfills, pollute our oceans and kill wildlife, bottled water is practically unregulated.

In fact bottled water is less regulated than your own tap water! The FDA does not require bottled water companies to disclose where the water came from, how it was treated, and what contaminants it contains. Just another huge reason to avoid bottled water!

Bottom line!

With these results it’s a no-brainer that a water filtration system is the best way for you to prevent toxic chemicals and carcinogens from entering your body. If you still have doubts about the water where you live, check out The EWG’s Database. You can enter your zip code and it will list the different chemicals and carcinogens in your water.

3 Simple filter options!

• Under counter filters are awesome because there tucked away and out of site, perfect for homes that are small with less storage. Once installed they’re easy to use, and you will always have an abundance of clean water at hand. Check out the Aquasana under counter filter, they claim a 96% reduction of contaminants including lead, mercury, asbestos, and so much more!

• Counter top filters use water pressure to force water through the filtration process, removing more toxins than the standard water filter pitcher. Counter top filters require minimal installation and don’t take up much room on your counter. I personally love my Berkey water filter system, not only does it look great on my counter, but the water tastes so good! Check out my honest review of the Berkey System here!

• Water pitchers work great for the space challenged because they’re portable, fit easily in the fridge, and are the most inexpensive option. Water pitchers do a pretty good job at filtering out the nasty stuff, but it’s not quite as good as the other two options. While the initial cost is low, the filters need frequent replacement, and I don’t know about you but we drink A LOT of water, and constantly filling the pitcher is kind of a pain. Nevertheless, Aquasana makes an amazing water pitcher option for those in need.

I hope this blog helps you understand what’s in your water, and the need for a good water filtration system. I love to hear from my followers, please comment below!