Is Boiled Water Safe to Drink?

It is not uncommon for people to drink water gotten directly from the tap. We see it happen every time; a person turns on the tap and gets a glass of water. But how safe is tap water?

Tap water comes from different sources (lakes, rivers, and reservoirs). It travels miles from the origin through pipes, collecting dirt, chemicals, and other pollutants. By the time you help yourself with a glass of tap water, you wouldn’t be drinking just water but also heavy metals and bacteria.

Well, some might disagree and claim that the water is perfectly safe, considering the large-scale water filtering system installed in the sewerage on the municipality level. Truly, it eliminates impurities in the water, but how can you be entirely sure that this system functions perfectly at all times? It’s safer to take some in-house precautions instead of just relying on a tentative water filtering system.

Many would even say that water is safe to drink as long as it is boiled. Again, how safe is this? Indeed, boiling water is the oldest and most widely practiced household water treatment method used for water purification. The primary purpose of boiling water is to kill germs that are present in it. However, despite being a time-tested practice, boiled water has limitations.

Although with boiled water, you can be confident there is no bacteria present; you still cannot be sure of its purity. It removes bacteria, but what about other contaminants like heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, insecticides, other organics, and inorganics. These are not removed; instead, the water becomes denser in contaminants.

Despite disinfecting and anti-chorine qualities, boiling tap water for drinking is still not the safest option. The bacteria present in the water won’t die unless it has been boiled for a long time. Both heavy metals and solids will remain in the liquid even after it has been cooked. Besides, the boiling process brings about evaporation, which causes the water to escape the kettle or pot rapidly, leaving heavy chemicals behind.

When water is boiled, oxygen is also removed, and this is needed in the body. The more the water boils, the less oxygen remains. Vitamins and micronutrients are also eliminated when water is boiled for long. So, when next you decide to drink boiled water, bear in mind that your water may contain a serious concentration of heavy metals, as well as tiny bits of limescale.

So, does boiling tap water purify it for drinking? Well, not exactly. Does this mean you should put an end to tea and coffee? Absolutely not! Boil away, but be mindful of what water you boil, and filter it first.

Water filters do a fantastic job of providing clean and safe water. There are different types – activated carbon and alumina, ceramic, UV, or reverse osmosis – and they all provide different levels of filtering tap water. The full range of filters can be found at High Water Standards: some are great at removing chlorine; some get rid of the bacteria and pathogens, and some go as far as clarifying the impurities. With a properly installed filtration system, you’ll see for yourself the benefits of filtering tap water.

Waterdrop D4 Reverse Osmosis System uses innovative technology and design to integrate different filtration materials into a 5-in-1 composite filter. The reverse osmosis system uses the least space to achieve an optimized filtration effect. The tankless design makes its size even smaller, and this helps save more room under the sink. The integral waterway design removes connectors in the internal water tubing, which reduces the risk of water leakage and bacteria growth. This system only needs to be replaced once a year, and this can be done by simply opening the front panel and removing the old filter.

This KFLOW reverse osmosis system with unmatched double RO filters (0.0001micron filtration accuracy, only lets water molecule pass, guaranteeing the pureness) and a 4-stage filtration system accelerate filtration faster more accurately compared to the single RO water filter. The smart indicating system allows you to check the water quality and working mode. In just a glance, the electronic indicators display will notify you when to replace the filters. You can also press the water volume button to cyclically select water producing the volume of 0.5L, 1L, and 1.5L and a default volume of 1.7L.

This system effectively reduces up to 99% of contaminants such as arsenic, lead, fluoride, cadmium, heavy metals, and 1000+ contaminants. It filters down to 0.0001 microns. With this system, you can be sure of better-tasting foods and crystal clearer ice cubes. The water is also better than most bottled water.

With premium-quality components, there is a guarantee for the highest reliability and lowest maintenance for many years to come. All tube, quick push fittings, storage tank, Ro membrane is NSF certified to provide healthy and pure water.