Find out what the health secrets are behind tap water.
 

I. Here are three common mistakes people make about how safe tap water is.
Many people think that 'boiling tap water makes it safe to drink', but this is wrong.
 

1. Boiling does not mean it is completely safe.
Boiling water can only kill bacteria and viruses.
It is not able to get rid of heavy metals or chemicals.
Some organic compounds can become more dangerous if you boil them.

2. If something looks clean, it doesn't mean it is clean.
Heavy metals like lead and mercury are colourless and odourless.
You can't see pesticide residue with the naked eye.
It is hard to spot disinfection by-products.

3. Meeting standards is not the same as high quality.
The safety baseline is set by national standards, not by the health standard.
Many of the 106 indicators are 'not exceeding limits' rather than 'zero presence'.
If you are exposed to low levels of pollutants over a long period of time, it can also have a negative effect on your health.

II. The water is very dirty.
 

1. Pollution at the final stage of getting products to customers
More than 60% of the water supply networks in cities have been in use for over 20 years.
Old pipes are leaching rust, lead and other pollutants into the ground.
The secondary water supply tank was not cleaned on time, which led to biological contamination.

2. New pollutants are a threat.
There are traces of antibiotics, hormones and other drugs.
Some pollutants, like perfluorinated compounds, stay in the environment for a long time.
The presence of tiny plastic particles

3. Problems with the water quality in different areas
Hard water is common in the north.
There are dangers from heavy metals in industrial cities.
Problems with pesticides in farming areas

III. The dangers of drinking dirty water for a long time
 

1. The harm caused by heavy metals added together
Lead: It has a negative effect on how clever children are.
Cadmium: It can cause problems with how well your kidneys are working.
Mercury: It is bad for the nervous system.

2. Risks from products that are left over from cleaning
Chlorine trioxide and other substances can make you more likely to get cancer.
If you are exposed to something for a long time, it can cause damage to your liver.

3. Other health problems
Having too much calcium in your body can cause kidney stones.
Residual chlorine is harmful to the skin and can cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Bacteria and viruses are the cause of diseases of the gastrointestinal system.

IV. Here are six big lifestyle changes that water purifiers can bring.
 

1. The water that we use for drinking is now safer.
It gets rid of things that are bad for you, like heavy metals and bacteria.
It helps to stop you getting sick.

2. Better life, better you.
This makes your tea and coffee taste better.
Cook rice or soup to perfection.

3. Protect your appliances
This will stop limescale building up and make your appliance last longer.
Water heaters and washing machines will last longer.

4. Skin Care
It stops chlorine from irritating your skin.
It helps with skin problems that are sensitive.

5. It doesn't cost a lot of money.
It costs less than bottled water.
It costs less in the long run.

6. How the company is helping the environment
Try to drink less water from plastic bottles.
This will mean there will be fewer carbon emissions from transport.

The final point to note is: Families need water purifiers to stay healthy.
In today's environment, where the air is full of pollutants, having a water purifier is no longer a luxury, but a necessity if you want to stay healthy. We would not drink untreated river water, so tap water that has been transported through long pipelines also needs to be made pure. Investing in a good water purifier is like building a protective barrier for the health of your family.