HEALTH

Of course, the government will tell you that your drinking water is safe. But is it really? Keep reading to uncover some eye opening information that will help you decide if water filtration is a good idea for your home.

1. Harmful chemicals

Your tap water contains harmful chemicals. Tap water is recycled and to make it free from some types of harmful bacteria, it must be treated with chemicals.

One of these chemicals is chlorine. Chlorine is a known cancer causing agent and has been linked to many types of cancer.

Fluoride is another chemical that is added to your tap water. Dentists will say that it is important for your kids to get fluoride to prevent tooth decay. But the fluoride that is added to your tap comes from sources that can be contaminated with lead and arsenic.

I probably don't need to tell you that these two elements can have serious health consequences. But in addition to the contaminates, fluoride toxicity has been proven to cause brain damage and behavioral changes in lab animals.

These behavioral changes include evidence of Alzheimer's disease and attention deficit disorder. If this isn't enough to make you consider a water filtration system, then how about the fact that fluoride is also linked to bone and uterine cancer.

2. Condition of water pipes

Another thing to consider when thinking about water filtration for your home is the condition of your city or county's water pipes. These water pipes have been under the ground for a long time.

Aging and decaying water pipes are causing health threats. As the pipes decay, the water pressure in the pipes drops, and dirt, debris and bacteria can enter the water system.

These older pipes will leak lead into your drinking water. Lead, even in low levels, will cause reduced IQ, learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children.

In adults, lead will contribute to high blood pressure and it can interfere with the body's electrical system. A good water filtration system can help alleviate the problem caused by old, decaying pipes.

3. Bottled water is not the answer

If you think that you can bypass all of these problems by drinking bottled water, think again. Bottled water is no better regulated than tap water. In some cases, bottled water is nothing more than tap water.

But if you have a good water filtration system in your home, you can just refill your plastic water bottles to take along with you. You will know the source of the water you are drinking.

So as you can see, a water filtration for your home is a great idea. Why trust your health and the health of your family to old, decaying pipes that are pumping chemicals and bacteria into your home? A good water filtration system will be the best investment you will ever make.