While water treatment plants eliminate or reduce some contaminants, the fact is that water treatment facilities are only required to remove 33 specific types of harmful chemicals and contaminants from water. In addition, re-contamination often occurs during the distribution of the water supply to our homes.

Some studies suggest that even in cases where water is fine to drink, contaminants in house plumbing may leach chemicals into the water supply and provide an exposure to harmful levels of chemicals. Another problem that water filters eliminate is hard water. While hard water may not be unhealthy to drink, it can do damage to your plumbing system, showers, clothing in washing machines.

Water filters have also been shown to be effective in reducing causes of allergies. A common allergy is to chlorine in water. People may be experiencing allergic reactions and not even be aware that the true cause is chemicals in the water. PureGen water filters offer a number of practical solutions for safe and clean water.