5 Reasons Why We Need A Water Filter

Water is essential for life and good health. The human body is largely made up of water (See previous post – “Bodies of Water”). Water replenishes lost fluids while supporting cell metabolism and other vital functions. Every adult should consume around 8-10 glasses of water each day. This need would vary depending on age, gender and diet. Children and the elderly need more water and fluids than others. Overweight people need more water and fluids than thinner people. Athletes need more water and fluids than non-athletic people.

Clean, pure water metabolized properly by the body prevents ailments and diseases. Worldwide, water filtration systems are in use to ensure that clean water is available for human consumption.

Drinking water comes from various different sources: wells, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, rain and snow pack. Natural water can be hard or soft and contain many pollutants from the environment. Bacteria, viruses, organic and inorganic substances frequently contaminate water. Contaminants in water include: taste and odor causing contaminants, rust and sediments, bacteria, parasites, lead, and other chemical poisons. Many of these listed could cause disease.

Here is a list of reasons why you should consider a water filter system:

1. Water filters remove dust and dirt particles. These are inorganic particles that aren’t necessarily harmful to us, but we don’t want to be dinking them.

2. Water filtration also ensures that contaminants like fungi, cryptosporidium and protozoa gardia are removed. Water contamination is the often the source of gastrointestinal discomfort. We want to be sure our water is free from bacteria and fungi.

3. Water filters are designed in such a way that they remove harmful substances like lead. Did you know that lead is one of the contaminants that cause free radicals to harm to your skin?

4. The water filtration process effectively removes excess chlorine, its byproducts, and volatile organic compounds. Chlorine is used in our water supply to kill unwanted organic contaminants. But chlorine is not anything we would choose to drink.

5. A good Water filtration system does not remove trace minerals that are essential for good health.


"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital." - Kelly Barton