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March 24, 2025 2 min read
Have you ever filled a glass of tap water and wondered, "What am I actually drinking?" You're not alone.
Recently, I visited my cousinâs home where they mentioned the water tasted "off," but brushed it off as nothing serious. Curiosity got the best of me, so I ran a quick testâand surprise: chlorine, sediments, and even traces of heavy metals were lurking in their seemingly ânormalâ tap water.
Yes, most cities treat water extensively, but hereâs the kicker: contaminants and unpleasant chemicals can still make it to your faucet.
So letâs dive deeper (pun intended) into whatâs really in our waterâand more importantly, what you can do about it.
A lot of people assume that if it looks clear, it must be clean. Not so fast. Plenty of contaminants are invisible to the eyeâand noseâincluding:
đ« Chlorine & Chloramines
Used to kill bacteria, but can leave your water tasting or smelling funkyâand may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
đŠ Microorganisms & Bacteria
Even with treatment, aging infrastructure or breaches can reintroduce pathogens into the system.
â ïž Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury)
Leached from old pipes or plumbing fixturesâthese are linked to serious long-term health issues.
đ§ PFAS/PFOA ("Forever Chemicals")
Found in nonstick cookware, packaging, and moreâthese chemicals are insanely tough to filter out and donât break down in the environment.
These arenât rare, either. Theyâre more common than youâd thinkâand thatâs exactly why smart filtration matters.
Letâs break down the three most popular options so you can figure out what fits your home and lifestyle:
These compact units sit out of sight and typically use activated carbon or reverse osmosis.
â Pros: Effective at removing chlorine, lead, and pesticides; affordable; doesnât clutter your counter.
â Cons: Only filters one tap; installation required.
Ideal for renters or minimalistsâthese sit next to your sink and hook up easily.
â Pros: Plug-and-play setup, portable, budget-friendly.
â Cons: Takes up space; may not handle all contaminants.
Want clean water from every tapâincluding the shower and laundry? This is the Cadillac option.
â Pros: Filters all household water; less frequent maintenance.
â Cons: Higher upfront cost; professional install usually needed.
Letâs clear up a few popular misunderstandings:
â âMy city already treats waterâIâm good.â
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False. Municipal systems donât catch everythingâespecially PFAS, pharmaceuticals, or lead from old pipes.
â âThe pricier the filter, the better it is.â
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Not always. Look at the tech and certifications (NSF, WQA), not just the price tag.
â âBottled water is safer.â
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Not necessarily. Bottled water often comes from similar sources and creates plastic waste. Filtered tap water can be just as cleanâif not cleaner.