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Water Filters Are Essential Kitchen Appliances

By: Chris Hamilton The main constituent of our body is water with some parts, such as the liver, being 90% water. Without fresh clean water we would not survive and doctors say we must drink at least 64 fl oz every single day. Unfortunately nearly all water, in it's natural environment such as lakes, also contains chemicals and organisms harmful to our health so it is necessary to treat all drinking water by using large industrial water filters.

As well as our bodies being mainly water the vast majority of the earth's surface is covered in water. Of course much of it is salt seawater but there are also huge areas of fresh water. In some places, such as the Hebrides in Scotland, there is actually more water surface than ground surface. It is therefore very alarming that there are also large areas of land where water is at a premium. When water is found in such places it is usually of poor quality requiring the use of water filters and other technologies to ensure it's safety before use.

In many modern parts of the world there are strict government and local laws governing what should or should not be included in drinking water supplies. Strict rules and regulations are used in an attempt to ensure that our drinking water is perfectly safe drink. However our water often contains very small amounts (called trace elements) of substances which are incredibly harmful if ingested in larger amounts. As more and more people become aware of this they increasingly use water filters to ensure all substances, even those that have been added to the water, are removed completely.

Aluminum is an incredibly dangerous substance which is highly poisonous if ingested. However it is extremely common to find aluminum in drinking water supplies but only in very minute traces. Unfortunately there was a case in Cornwall, England where there was a mistake made in the water treatment plant which led to too much aluminum being added to the water. The water was declared unsafe to drink for some time until it had cleared through the system but many believe that it caused physical harm to many.

Fluoride is now added to a great many water supplies around the globe in the belief that it helps prevent tooth decay. However, because fluoride can be extremely dangerous, especially to babies and young children, a number have conspiracy theories have developed around the reasons why it is added to so many drinking water supplies. Many such theories seem extremely unlikely but the question is often raised when there is actually little evidence supporting the official reasons. Even toothpaste, which contains the substance, has been known to carry very specific health warnings to deter people from eating even the smallest amounts.

With so many dangerous substances either in the water or added to it, is it any wonder that water filters are now used extensively around the globe. Even where the water supply is considered very safe many people just do not want to take any risks in the slightest so they buy a water filter if only for their drinking water.

There are various types of water filter available for use in the home. The simplest and most affordable is the jug filter which usually filters through removable filter cartridges which need to be replaced regularly. Because these filters are capable of filtering huge amounts of water the cost is minimal when compared to bottled water. More expensive water filters, which treat all the water in the house, are available which will be fitted somewhere between your house and your connection to the main water supply and other, smaller systems, are installed under the sink to provide an extra, drinking water only, tap.

As well as making our water safer to drink filtered water takes on a completely different flavor. Hot and cold drinks will taste better and you will soon notice a vast difference between filtered and unfiltered water. The difference is so great that you will find it difficult to live without your water filter.