Most common questions used to investigate
Does your water provider get water from lakes, reservoirs, or underground aquifer?
Is your water system already up in years?
Does your tap water passed the safety standards?
Do you use water filters at home?
Do you receive annual reports from your water supplier regarding your water’s safety?
Have you tried boiling the tap water before drinking it?
Does the tap water contain chlorine?
Common conclusions
If your water source is from a lake or any reservoir, you need to check first if the tap water is hygienic and clean, as most of the surface waters are exposed to pollution before it’s treated.
If your water system is already up in years and no crews are maintaining it, or there are series of infrastructure failures already, it would be better not to let your kids drink tap water as it may affect their health.
every tap water needs to undergo enforceable standards to eliminate contaminants. Although any water is not 100% free from contaminants, it is still important to ensure that the tap water is not health-risk and free from bacteria.
It is important to use water filters at home regardless to ensure the safety of your kids. Choose the ones like Activated Carbon Filters that are good for removing organic contaminants that can affect both the taste and odor.
You should be aware of where your water comes from and what’s in it before you allow your kids to drink it. Any concern regarding your tap water’s safety must be taken to use an alternative water source for safe drinking.
Boiling the water from the tap can be helpful as it would kill germs. However, it would help if you were careful of the contaminants being targeted as boiling water won’t affect leads or nitrate content.
If the tap water has a chlorine substance, it would not be safe for your kids to drink it as it may cause some serious health risks such as kidney problems or cancer. Better give them bottled water to ensure their health safety.
If the tap water is free from any harmful substance that can create unhealthy byproducts, tap water would be ideal for them to drink, as it is, in fact, the most convenient water supply. Tap water is also high in fluoride content, which is good for your kids’ oral health.
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