Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Is filtered water healthier than tap water?
In developing countries where access to clean drinking water is hard to
gain, water filters are very effective at stopping bacteria like E.coli and
Legionella. They could save many lives, especially of children and infants. However,
tap water is safe to drink for countries and regions where it is tightly
regulated, processed, and delivered. Yet many people use water filters to
improve safety, taste, and smell. For example, water filters reduce lead from
water that comes out of rusty water pipes. Also, filters can help remove PFAS, or
forever chemicals” that persist in our bodies and could lead to health problems
like liver damage, obesity, fertility issues, and cancer. In the meantime,
water filters could also remove beneficial minerals, such as magnesium, calcium,
and iron. Since there are many types of water filters, you may clarify the
purpose of filtering water if you ever want to use one.
Read the article and learn how water filters could help improve our lives.
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