Is it possible to drink water from the tap?

Tap water passes through the pipes the way in a few tens of kilometers from the treatment facilities to our kitchens. These pipes are several decades old, they are covered with rust and sediments of various harmful compounds. Water from the tap can contain dangerous chemicals, including boron, arsenic and lead, which may be the cause of a rash and allergies. Arsenic is a carcinogen and can cause cancer if consumed in large quantities. Do not use water from the tap to make baby food. It is better to buy special baby water.

For disinfection in tap water adds chlorine, which creates dangerous by-products known as trihalomethanes. They can be very harmful for pregnant women and for the unborn baby.

Tap water can contain antibiotics, painkillers and hormones. They fall into water from sewage and sewage farms, and then in the water. This can cause serious health problems.

Tap water is one of the main reasons for the formation of kidney stones. If you have had or have problems with kidney stones, it is better to avoid drinking tap water.

What should I do? Look for a proven manufacturer water or install a filter on the faucet and, don't forget to change it. While the filter can't cope with all the harmful substances, but it will significantly improve the water quality. Do not buy low-quality Chinese faucets, since they contain heavy metal ions that leach into the water supply.