Drinking clean water is one of the foundations to good health. When we think of water, we generally think of H2O, rather than water with microorganisms, disinfectants, and inorganic and organic contaminants.

In reality the water coming out of our taps needs to be treated for microorganisms such as E-coli, giardia, and cryptosporidium to mention a few. Using disinfectants though is a contamination in itself and chlorine, which is commonly used, has its own set of problems. The biggest concern is that chlorine combines with organic matter such as plant or animal cells, to produce byproducts such as Trihalomethanes (THM). One of the THM group is chloroform, which has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.

Depending on the type and age of your water pipes heavy metals such as copper, lead and cadmium might also find their way into your tap water. Add toxic substances from agricultural and industrial run off, such as arsenic, asbestos, volatile organic compounds and fertilizers, and suddenly tap water becomes a real health issue.

Your best protection is to either install a rainwater tank or a good quality water filter systems such as Aquifer products to improve the quality of drinking water and to protect your children from harm.

Even in the shower we are exposed to chlorine, an inorganic substance that chemically bonds to the protein in our hair and skin, destroying its natural ecological balance. Chlorine can leave your hair dry and brittle and make your skin flaky and itchy. Chlorine can also trigger negative reactions in children, the elderly, and people with chlorine sensitivity. Installing a shower filter is a great idea.
Greenearth feng shui can now offer you a great range of water filter systems, from carbon bench top filters to under sink and Reverse Osmosis systems.

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