Unfortunately, not all water is created equal. Harmful substances that may be in it can directly affect your health, because the human body is 60-70% water. That is why the choice of drinking water should be taken seriously.
From a very young age, people hear that not all water is drinkable. Nevertheless, even as adults, some continue to drink water directly from the tap, despite various warnings.
Tap water
According to environmental data, Russian rivers are polluted in excess of permissible standards. In the spring, this situation is only exacerbated by agricultural waste. It is also unpleasant that water supply networks often run next to sewers, as a result of which there is a danger that feces will get into the water intended for drinking.
Water treatment plants cannot cope with the inherent pollution of water. In addition, chlorine is added to disinfect drinking water. But when drinking such water, even boiled water, the body gradually accumulates harmful substances that destroy its functions. The fact is that scientists have proven the relationship between the appearance of cancer and the use of drinking water with chlorine residues. In addition to it, iron ions and aluminum ions that enter the water from rusty pipes also cause harm to the body.
Boiling tap water can help solve the problem, but only partially. Please note that you cannot drink water immediately after boiling - first it is necessary that it settle for several hours.
An unpleasant color, taste or smell of water is the first sign of toxins in it.
Mineral water
Receiving water from alternative sources is also popular now. This includes mineral water. But, unfortunately, despite the widespread advertising, mineral water is not useful for everyone. Highly mineralized or alkaline water can be drunk only as directed by a doctor, in a course. The healing mineral water contains many elements - calcium, magnesium, sulfur and potassium, the excess in the body of which can lead to serious health problems. For constant use, only table or acidic mineral water is suitable.
Please note that water spilled in containers has a shelf life - for example, in a plastic container, water can be stored from three months to one and a half years. Some manufacturers of bottled water even add antibiotics to the water to extend the shelf life.
It is recommended to drink water from an already opened bottle within three days.
Filtered water
This is water purified using a home filter. To some extent, these filters, mostly coal filters, solve the problem of clean drinking water. Carbon filters are able to purify water from some contaminants, chlorine compounds. But at the same time, they are practically powerless in the fight against microbes. Although, in general, due to getting rid of the most dangerous carcinogen, the filtered water becomes not only cleaner, but also tastes better. Just remember to change the filter - otherwise, you will only harm yourself. Best of all, more expensive membrane and industrial filters cope with water purification. True, in the latter case, useful minerals will also disappear from the water.
Bottled water for coolers
Water in multi-liter plastic bottles, as a rule, used for coolers, can be called anything you like - artesian, spring, living. Most often, this is water completely purified using special membranes. If you believe the reviews, the water turns out to be harmless, practically distilled. Only now, it will not bring any benefit either. Some manufacturers artificially mineralize such water, but no one can guarantee its benefits, not harm.
