The theory of gravity, helium, air — all of these are elements or concepts you can’t see smell or taste. However, they are a necessary part of being alive and tethered to this earth (or in some cases, not). They’re useful, good for us and can be fun, important parts of our everyday life that, for the most part, we don’t even think twice about.

But not everything that you can’t see, smell and taste are things that are good for you. Sometimes, the worst things in your water are disinfectants that are invisible to the human senses; and they’re not just gross…in the wrong quantities, they’re bad for you.

Luckily, that’s where whole house filtration has your back. Here’s how:

UNDERSTANDING COMMON WATER PROBLEMS

Whether you’re on well water or city water, the water in your home can contain many naturally-occurring contaminants, like iron, magnesium, and calcium. However, particularly if you’re on city water, they oftentimes contain chlorine or chloramines — compounds used to disinfect your water before your water even enters your home.

Whether you’re on well water or city water, the water in your home can contain many naturally-occurring contaminants, like iron, magnesium, and calcium.

For city water, unfortunately, naturally-occurring or not, some of these contaminants and minerals alike can carry trace odors and colors along with them, from the tap to your glass. For example, your spouse may turn on the kitchen faucet and notice an awful rotten egg smell coming from the sink – that’s sulfur. Does your water look brown and dirty? That’s often from rust or manganese. Or does your water see, smell and taste just fine but causes excessive drying to your skin and hair? That’s typically chlorine or chloramines. Your dog has a keen sense for these things, and if you notice that they’re drinking out of the toilet bowl more often, that’s because the smell has dissipated from your bathroom as it has been sitting in a stationary place for a longer period of time.

And while disinfectants are both great for removing bacteria and harmful viruses from the water, neither are them good for the human body.

And that’s just if you’re on city water. If you’re on well water, the EPA doesn’t even require that your water goes through any kind of treatment process at all. Yikes.

WHY FILTERED WATER MATTERS

Nothing goes with your morning cereal like a cup of joe. The warm aroma, the nutty flavors, all percolate in your coffee maker while you check off your last minute to-do’s or read your morning paper. But if you’re drinking unfiltered water, those breakfast staples could have an unfavorable taste and odor.

If, as we mentioned before, most city water contains chlorine or chloramines, that disinfectant will not only drip into your first cup of coffee in the morning, but it will also steep in your pasta, boiled veggies, and other foods, too.

This is why filtered water can make all the difference, from coffee, to cooking, and from smoothies to baking. When it comes to baking delicious breads and treats, Edible Manhattan, quotes Amy Scherber of Amy’s Bread as saying, “…it’s important to filter when making dough. It takes out the chlorine taste and any particles you don’t want.”

The theory of gravity, helium, air — all of these are elements or concepts you can’t see smell or taste. However, they are a necessary part of being alive and tethered to this earth (or in some cases, not). They’re useful, good for us and can be fun, important parts of our everyday life that, for the most part, we don’t even think twice about.

But not everything that you can’t see, smell and taste are things that are good for you. Sometimes, the worst things in your water are disinfectants that are invisible to the human senses; and they’re not just gross…in the wrong quantities, they’re bad for you.

Luckily, that’s where whole house filtration has your back. Here’s how:

UNDERSTANDING COMMON WATER PROBLEMS

Whether you’re on well water or city water, the water in your home can contain many naturally-occurring contaminants, like iron, magnesium, and calcium. However, particularly if you’re on city water, they oftentimes contain chlorine or chloramines — compounds used to disinfect your water before your water even enters your home.

Whether you’re on well water or city water, the water in your home can contain many naturally-occurring contaminants, like iron, magnesium, and calcium.

For city water, unfortunately, naturally-occurring or not, some of these contaminants and minerals alike can carry trace odors and colors along with them, from the tap to your glass. For example, your spouse may turn on the kitchen faucet and notice an awful rotten egg smell coming from the sink – that’s sulfur. Does your water look brown and dirty? That’s often from rust or manganese. Or does your water see, smell and taste just fine but causes excessive drying to your skin and hair? That’s typically chlorine or chloramines. Your dog has a keen sense for these things, and if you notice that they’re drinking out of the toilet bowl more often, that’s because the smell has dissipated from your bathroom as it has been sitting in a stationary place for a longer period of time.

And while disinfectants are both great for removing bacteria and harmful viruses from the water, neither are them good for the human body.

And that’s just if you’re on city water. If you’re on well water, the EPA doesn’t even require that your water goes through any kind of treatment process at all. Yikes.

WHY FILTERED WATER MATTERS

Nothing goes with your morning cereal like a cup of joe. The warm aroma, the nutty flavors, all percolate in your coffee maker while you check off your last minute to-do’s or read your morning paper. But if you’re drinking unfiltered water, those breakfast staples could have an unfavorable taste and odor.

If, as we mentioned before, most city water contains chlorine or chloramines, that disinfectant will not only drip into your first cup of coffee in the morning, but it will also steep in your pasta, boiled veggies, and other foods, too.

This is why filtered water can make all the difference, from coffee, to cooking, and from smoothies to baking. When it comes to baking delicious breads and treats, Edible Manhattan, quotes Amy Scherber of Amy’s Bread as saying, “…it’s important to filter when making dough. It takes out the chlorine taste and any particles you don’t want.”