Purified Water vs. Drinking Water: What’s The Difference?

Water is vital to our wellbeing, so we should know what’s in it and what’s not. Right? Well it’s possible that if you’re drinking from your home’s tap, you can be drinking many unknown particles, chemicals, or contaminants. There are several methods of consuming purified water that we’ll outline later in this article. First, let’s take a look at the difference between purified water and regular drinking water.

Drinking Water 101

Drinking water straight from your tap at your home is regulated to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. This means it’s safe to consume. However, it may not be ideal. They set the legal limit on over 90 different contaminants found in drinking water – meaning they can still be found in water, but it must be in limited quantities. These contaminants are arsenic, radon, and lead to name a few. They also set the necessary cadence for water testing to make sure the source of water meets the regulations regularly. 

On top of your town’s source of water, you must also consider how it’s getting from there to your drinking glass. Along the way, the water travels through many pipes – including up until it comes through your faucet. It’s important to consider the shape and cleanliness of your own home’s pipes before regularly consuming water. If you’re questioning the quality of your home’s water, you can schedule a water test today. 

The Purified Water Alternative

If reading about tap water is making you wonder about the quality of water you consume, purified water may be a solution for you. Some states enforce higher levels of regulation about contaminants found in water. If certain chemicals or determinants are ingested, it can lead to stomach issues and even further distress. Chlorine is a common chemical added to tap water to kill bacteria – which can be unpleasant and even lead to cancer according to some studies.

Through a purification process, several impurities are removed, such as bacteria, fungi, algae, chlorine, copper or lead, parasites, and chemical pollutants. These don’t sound like things we should be consuming, right? Luckily there are several types of solutions you can take at your home to make drinking water more enjoyable. 

Purification Options

If you’re not ready to make the plunge and install a home filtration and purification process, there are options you can purchase at the store. For example, a product like a 6-cup water filter can be sufficient if you remember to change the filter according to the schedule and clean it regularly. Alternatively, at Atlantic Coast Water Clinic, we install full home water filtration systems. This will improve your drinking water tremendously.

Ready to add a water purification to your home?

Atlantic Coast Water Clinic serves Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound, Port St. Lucie, and other South Florida communities with the solutions people need for all their water concerns. We install best-in-class water softening and water purification systems that will make an instant improvement in the quality of your water.

Learn more about the value of a water purification system by calling (772) 283-4767 or reaching out through our contact form.