The Impurities in Your Water

There's a lot of talk about impurities and nasty germs in tap water. But what exactly is in tap water? Why do you need to make the switch to clean, crisp filtered water? A visit to the website of the EPA can show you a long, and very scary, list of all the potential stuff floating in your water. Of course, this doesn't mean that every single microorganism listed is automatically in your water. It simply means these are possibilities. But do you really want to take the risk?

The three most common bacteria that can appear include giardia, beryllium, and cryptosporidium. Giardia and cryptosporidium are both microorganisms found in human and animal waste. Long-term exposure to them can lead to gastrointestinal illness --not very pleasant. Beryllium is an inorganic chemical  found in metal refinery discharge. Intestinal lesions are the product of long-term exposure. Fluoride is an additive to tap water across the entire country. Although it helps build strong teeth, there are actually adverse effects over a long period of time. It can actually lead to bone disease. 

These are but just a few contaminants in tap water. One should invest in an Oasis water dispenser or the like to prevent potential illness.