i actually use a water filter it takes out other impurities that maybe water company’s missed it makes the water taste better also

where are you living? Memphis has great tap water. New Orleans and Florida? Not so much.

Any water traveling through plastic or metal pipes over a long distance is bound to erode the walls minutely and carry those particles.

One time I got brownish water from the faucet and called the water company, who sent someone out. By then my sample bowl was clear, and there was sediment at the bottom.

He saw this and said the sediment is always there but in tiny quantities and barely detectable, and even with the sediment the water is “Safe” to drink. That is, there are no infectious microorganisms.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t particles that mess up the taste, chlorine (which basically kills bad organisms in the water) and minerals and metals that alter the taste.

We use a Pur 3 stage. It makes the water taste better. I wouln’t even drink water before the filter. We have TTHM in our water. It takes it out. No it’s not psychological.

Filters remove many things from the water depending on the type of filter. Those on the sink remove many hardwater particles but not the fluoride. But the reverse osmosis sytems remove everything so it is 1/2 of 1% pure water.

People who have a tendency to get kidney stones should get an RO system, rental is best but that is another answer.

And if you haven’t heard, most of that bottled water is tap water than is barely filtered.

I live where hard water is HARD so people either have RO systems or water delivered that was RO filtered and placed in huge containers. But even still our water is supposedly safe by Federal stanards, if you belive the Feds.

i know filtered water taste much better

i dont think so its still the same to me

Usually manufacturers will set a date or litres used for changing over filters (whichever comes first). I would think there is some leeway with timing, but it’s always best to check with the manufacturer as a precaution.

Regarding bacteria, Brita say that the use of silver and the activated carbon used in their cartridges prevents growth of bacteria, and as long as the water in the jug stays in contact with the cartridge, it remains hygienically safe (see ).

I have used the Brita filters before and found they are OK for getting rid of chlorine and improving taste in water. However, I’ve recently started using the Waterman, which is a bit more expensive up front, but the filters last for up to 6 months. It filters to 0.1 micron and also re-mineralises the water, which is an effective way to increase the amount of essential nutrients in your diet. See for more info.

it does but not as much as using chemicals. chemicals can help cleaning water but have side effect latter like Cancer, so stick with filter for meantime.

Don’t fool with filters if you’re not willing to service them on a regular basis. They can be a breeding ground for bacteria!