But the fact is tap water is not safe anymore. The very substance that is used to sanitize it is the very substance that makes it harmful to us. Chlorine is a chemical that can cause cancer and can accelerate the manifestation of aging.
Chlorine is the least contaminant we have to worry about. We are still under the threat of mercury, coliform bacteria, nitrate, pesticides or radon and other potent pollutants that are daily threatening our health if we go on pretending that tap water is by default, safe and clean. Natural (good) water is a thing of the past due to the curse of progress that destroys watersheds and the system that makes natural water possible.
To answer to these concerns, a whole house water filter can take on a number of contaminants all at the same time and distribute it to all parts of the house where water is needed and where faucets are installed. There are some whole house filter systems that are multi stage and are very effective in filtering out majority of harmful substances in the water.
To further maximize the effects of filtration, redundant filtering is sometimes done. For example even the house is equipped with whole house filtration system, under sink filters can still be installed all over the house to further refine the water quality that goes out in every faucet that might be used for drinking and cooking.
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