Beware: Your Drinking Water Might Not Be Safe

Did you know that some things you might assume about your drinking water aren't, in fact, true or accurate?

Why this matters: Some drinking water misconceptions can cause people to waste money on unnecessary or unreliable products or treatments. Debunking these myths can provide people with the tools to make informed decisions about their drinking water.

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People often purchase bottled water under the assumption that its much safer than whats coming out of their tap. Marketing schemes lead consumers to believe that large corporations bottle and distribute only the purest water from crystal-clear springs. The reality is that bottled water isnt as safe as people are led to believe.

Why this matters: Bottled water companies are experts at marketing. However, bottled water isn't necessarily all it's hyped up to be. Drinking filtered tap water can be a much more cost-effective and more environmentally sustainable solution to bottled water. Our Water Nerds explain why.

People are often under the assumption that many inexpensive water filters are better than nothing, and opt for a quick solution to a complicated nationwide problem.

Why this matters: Most consumers incorrectly assume that if the water tastes and smells good, that their filter is also removing harmful chemicals. However, many of the toxic contaminants are ones that you can't actually see, smell or taste, such as Lead, PFAS, or Chromium 6. Just because the water has gone through a basic granulated carbon filter does not mean these toxic contaminants are not in your water.