The Health Benefits of Having a Water Filtration System in Your Home
When people think of water filtration they usually think this just means a filtration system that will give you clean drinking water. However, there are systems that can be installed which will provide water filtration for all the water that comes into your home. This includes not only drinking water but also the water you cook and bathe in. There are many health benefits provided by a whole house water filtration system.
Most water companies put chlorine into the water in an attempt to clean the water before it is delivered to your home. However, chlorine itself is known to have harsh effects on the human body. Not only can high levels of chlorine be absorbed through your skin when bathing or ingested through eating and drinking, but chlorine fumes can be released into the air in your home when heated. This happens when steam is released from your shower or bath water, or simply by using your dishwasher. This makes the air toxic to breathe and can irritate individuals with breathing problems, such as those with asthma.
Whole-home water filtration systems are made to remove chlorine and other toxins from the water that is delivered into your home. By removing the chlorine and other toxins from the water, the air in your home is safer to breathe. Additionally, these types of filtration systems can lower your risk for rectal, colon, and bladder cancer.
Another health benefit of drinking water that has been purified with a whole-home filtration system is a better immune system. For individuals with lower immune systems, like those undergoing chemotherapy, drinking unfiltered tap water can cause them to become very sick. Drinking purified filtered water can actually strengthen the immune system in these individuals by decreasing their contact with toxins and bacteria that are harmful.
Finally, the whole digestive system benefits when you are drinking purified water. The kidneys will also benefit too. If you are not ingesting toxic chemicals from the water you are drinking, cooking in, or bathing in, the body does not have to work as hard to get rid of toxins in your body. Providing healthy water for your kidneys and your bowels means that they will not have to work as hard to get rid of the waste in your body. Drinking whole home filtered water can also help with brain function as well since the brain is composed of mostly water. Healthy clean water ensures your brain will not have to think through the fog of toxic chemicals.
Looking to install a whole house water filtration system in your West Covina home? Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 and start enjoying the benefits of healthier and cleaner water today!