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<p style="text-align:left">Part of having a healthy human body is to have the proper hydration. Much is said about the importance of drinking water, but equal amounts of importance should be given to the quality of water that we consume as this can both, directly and indirectly, affect our health. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left">Tap water can unknowingly threaten your
health as it is possibly contaminated with pesticides, bacteria,
micro-organisms, prescription drugs, chlorine, arsenic, and other harmful
contaminants. This is where the importance of drinking filtered water comes in.
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<h4><strong>What’s in your
drink? </strong></h4>
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<p style="text-align:left">If you are one of the people that still
drink water from the faucet, know that it either comes from the Earth’s surface
called “surface water” which includes lakes, streams, and reservoirs, or
underground called “groundwater” which collects water from aquifers and is
brought to the surface. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left">The belief that water coming out of the
tap is pure and clean is often misleading as this water does not go through any
form of filtration or purification. This water is a danger as it may have
caught harmful contaminants along the way to the tap. This can pose serious
illnesses related to water such as cholera, typhoid fever, leptospirosis to
name a few. It can also lead to other neurological disorders, gastrointestinal
illnesses, and reproductive problems for both men and women. This leaves
infants, children, the pregnant, and elderly at a much higher risk for
contracting these illnesses. </p>
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<h4><strong>Common
Contaminants </strong></h4>
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<p style="text-align:left">How does unfiltered water become
contaminated? One of the most common reasons is through sewer overflows and
sewage spills. This can result from broken pipes, failed equipment, or an error
or overload in the system which can occur during periods of excessive rainfall.
This sewage overflow can drain into surface water or can permeate into
groundwater. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left">Another way for contamination is
through the natural contaminants found in the environment. Some of these
elemental minerals include arsenic, aluminum, and uranium. Last is through
malfunctioning water treatment systems which manifest through broken and faulty
equipment, an error in operation, or even aging equipment. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left">Arsenic is one known harmful contaminant of untreated water. It is a carcinogen that is correlated to an increased risk in cancer and other circulatory system problems. Aluminum is another contaminant which poses danger in high doses, among them causing vomiting, nausea, skin rashes, and ulcers. Another contaminant dangerous in high doses is Chlorine as it can lead to liver and kidney damage and also heart problems. Chlorine is known to affect both the odor and taste of water.</p>
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<h4><strong>Other options</strong></h4>
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<p style="text-align:left">While bottled water may be another alternative to tap water, it may be surprising to know that 40% of bottled water is just tap water. Plastic in the bottles in itself is created with a chemical called BPA or <em>bisphenol</em> A, which is a synthetic hormone disruptor that can have a negative impact on your health such as learning and behavioral problems, prostate and breast cancer, and altered immune system function. </p>
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<h4><strong>The Importance
of Filtered Water</strong></h4>
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<p style="text-align:left">With filtered water, the contaminants are taken out and are at the same time and easy and sure-fire way to make sure the water is clean and healthy for drinking. The benefits of consuming filtered water include weight loss, skin hydration, detoxification, and overall health. On a physical level, filtered water tastes and smells better compared to the water contaminated with chlorine. </p>
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<p style="text-align:left">Another upside to filtered water is that is an environment-friendly option. It is said that it takes three times as much water to produce a single plastic bottle than it takes to fill it up. Bottled water creates a massive influx of plastic to the dump which in itself takes more than 100 years. These bottles find their way in our oceans which affects the quality of life for the marine animals and the ecosystem. Being healthy as a person should also be in congruence with the health of the environment and reducing our dependence on bottled waters by choosing filtered water is a way to help.&nbsp; </p>
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<p>With all of this said, the importance of water filtration couldn’t be more stressed as it not only good for our health but also to the environment. A good water filtration system is the perfect place to start and with Megafresh, you are ensured that your investment does not go to waste with our high-quality water filters and purifiers. Choose from our wide array of products to ensure the best for you and your family’s health. </p>
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<p>To know more about our water filters,
just visit our website at <a href="https://megafresh.com.ph/products/">https://megafresh.com.ph/products/</a>.
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