Understanding Your Drinking Water

There is no life without water.
Water is the foundation of life and one of the most essential components of our daily nutrition. The human body is made up of approximately 70% water, making it vital to prioritize clean, pure, and soft water for optimal health and well-being.

Why Filtered Water Matters

Drinking water can contain hundreds of impurities and contaminants that must be removed or regulated before consumption. While there are many sources of drinking water, not all are created equal. The two most common options are:

1. Bottled Water

Bottled water is often stored for extended periods, reducing its freshness and potentially allowing impurities to develop.
A 2024 study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducted by Rutgers and Columbia Universities, found that each liter of plastic bottled water may contain up to 240,000 microplastics, nanoplastics, and other harmful chemicals that pose risks to human health.
Plastic bottles take approximately 450 years to decompose, causing long-term pollution to our environment and oceans.
Bottled water is also significantly more expensive than filtered tap water over time.

2. Filtered Water

Installing a high-quality under-the-sink water filter and softener system is a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your home. Filtered water provides:

Immediate access to fresh, clean, and soft water directly from your kitchen tap.
Long-term cost savings compared to bottled water.
Reduced environmental impact with no plastic waste.
Peace of mind knowing your drinking water is being treated at the point of use.

Water Hardness Classification

Understanding the level of hardness in your water is essential in choosing the right water filtration or softening solution. Below is the standard classification used in Canada:

Classification	Water Hardness
Soft	Below 17 mg/litre or ppm (0–1 gpg)
Slightly Hard	17.1–60 mg/litre or ppm (1.1–3.5 gpg)
Moderately Hard	61–120 mg/litre or ppm (3.6–7 gpg)
Hard	121–180 mg/litre or ppm (7.1–10.5 gpg)
Very Hard	Over 180 mg/litre or ppm (over 10.5 gpg)

Source: CMHC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Ready to Improve Your Water Quality?

If you’re looking for pure, fresh, and soft drinking water right from your kitchen, an under-the-sink water filtration and softening system is the ideal solution.

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