Although tap water across most provinces in Canada is relatively safe,
homeowners should still remain cautious of what comes out of their faucets. Tap
water has been known to occasionally carry E.coli and other coliform bacteria,
especially if it has been laced with contaminants such as sewage. Worse, some
toxic materials such as lead could occasionally find their way into tap water.
As a precaution, homeowners should consider treatment systems to render tap
water clean enough for consumption.
Water treatment systems are major appliances that can filter out harmful
contaminants from water, leaving it safe to drink. Not only do these treatment
systems take out bacteria, they can also remove water’s harmful chlorine and
lead content. Treated water noticeably tastes fresh and does not have an
odour—proof that no contaminants remain in the liquid.
While mainly used for producing drinkable water, water systems can also
be used to soften water. Hard water contains minerals such as calcium that can
clog up piping over time while also severely affecting its taste and usefulness
in washing. Softening water involves filtering out the particulates to leave
behind a pure liquid. With water treatment systems, homeowners no longer have
to suffer with unpalatable, weird-tasting, and potentially toxic water.
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