by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 8, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Most filtration advice assumes you can cut a hole in a cabinet and tap into a supply line. Renters cannot. The good news is that the options which need no permission handle the most common complaint — chlorine taste — perfectly well. What works without touching the...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 8, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
A boil water advisory means your utility has reason to believe the water may carry microorganisms that can make you ill. It is issued as a precaution and should be treated as binding until lifted. Why they are issued Common triggers include a water main break, loss of...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 8, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Before spending a dollar on filtration, spend ten minutes on a free document. Every Canadian municipality publishes an annual water quality report, and it answers the questions that filter marketing deliberately leaves vague. Finding it Search your...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Marketing copy tends to say “removes contaminants” without saying which. Different filter technologies handle completely different problems, and buying the wrong one is the most common mistake in this category. Activated carbon The most common household...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Lead is the one contaminant worth taking seriously in Canadian homes — and the one most likely to come from your own plumbing rather than the water supply. Where it comes from Treated water leaving a Canadian plant contains essentially no lead. It is picked up on the...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
If your water smells faintly of a swimming pool, that is chlorine doing its job. It is the main reason waterborne disease is rare in Canada — and the main reason people buy filters. Why it is added Treating water at the plant is not enough on its own. Water then...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Much of southern Ontario sits on limestone, and the water picks up calcium and magnesium on the way through. That is hardness. It is not a health risk — but it is expensive in ways most people never connect back to their water. How to tell you have it White crust on...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
Short answer: yes, for the overwhelming majority of Canadians. Municipal water in Canada is treated, tested and regulated. Filtration here is about taste, chlorine and older plumbing — not about making dangerous water safe. How Canadian tap water is regulated Health...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Aug 7, 2026 | HEALTHY LIVING
This article has moved Expanded with change intervals for every filter type, what happens inside an exhausted cartridge, and a full cost-per-litre comparison against bottled water. Read the full article Most people run filters too long because they wait for the taste...
by Drinkingwaterfilter | Mar 19, 2023 | Aquasana, Drinking Water Filters, HEALTHY LIVING
Bottled water has become a popular choice for many people who want to stay hydrated while on-the-go. However, there are several disadvantages to drinking bottled water, both for your health and for the environment. In this blog post, we’ll explore the disadvantages of...
