In recent years, with the rapid improvement of living standards and the general increase of health awareness, people have begun to pay attention to the quality of daily drinking water. There are all kinds of advertisements for water purifiers on the market, claiming that they can effectively remove impurities, heavy metals, and even bacteria and viruses in water. However, is it really necessary to install a water purifier on top of the tap water? On this issue, an experienced veteran water worker gave his insight, thanks to his reminder, otherwise many people may fall into the consumption trap.
Tap water is not simply flowing directly from rivers, lakes or groundwater into the taps of homes, but is purified in layers. Water companies use a variety of processes, such as sedimentation, filtration, sterilization, etc., to ensure that the water quality meets national standards. Every drop of tap water that flows into the home has been rigorously tested to meet drinking water standards. These standards include strict control of the chemical composition of the water, microbiological indicators, and many other indicators. Despite this, many people still have doubts that tap water may contain invisible "toxins". Especially under the publicity of some media and businesses, water purifiers seem to have become a must-have for families. Merchants hype up the miraculous functions of water purifiers, and even claim that impurities in tap water can pose a serious threat to human health. This kind of exaggerated propaganda inevitably makes people panic and rush to buy water purifiers to ensure the safety of drinking water in their homes.
However, is this really the case? This old water worker has told us from years of experience that water purifiers are not a panacea. The amount of impurities in the tap water is already negligible, and after being treated by the water company, it has reached the standard of being completely drinkable. What's more, the filter elements of many water purifiers need to be replaced regularly, and if they are not replaced in time, they will become a breeding ground for bacteria, resulting in secondary pollution. He warned: "If the filter element of the water purifier is not replaced regularly, it will be more dangerous than not using the water purifier. ”
In fact, the role of the water purifier is not as magical as advertised. Many water purifiers can only remove large particles of impurities in water, and the effect of water purifiers is not ideal for some chemicals and heavy metals dissolved in water. In fact, water utilities have used advanced technology and equipment to effectively remove these harmful substances when treating tap water. In contrast, the technology of water purifiers used in the home is relatively simple and has limited effectiveness.
Still, there are some special situations that do require the use of a water purifier. For example, the aging of water pipes in some areas may lead to secondary pollution. In this case, installing a water purifier can indeed play a certain protective role. In addition, it is understandable to use a water purifier in some households with higher requirements for water quality, such as preparing baby milk powder or having a member of the family with a weakened immune system. However, for most ordinary households, over-reliance on water purifiers is not advisable. The old water worker pointed out that many people spend a lot of money to buy water purifiers, but they are actually misled by the propaganda of the merchants. He suggested that everyone should first understand the treatment process and water quality standards of tap water, and look at the role of water purifiers rationally. He said firmly: "Tap water is safe enough, and water purifiers are just icing on the cake, not a necessity." ”
What's more, over-reliance on water purifiers can lead to oversighting of other, more important healthy lifestyle habits. For example, clean the faucets and pipes in your home regularly, maintain good drinking habits, and pay attention to food hygiene. These are important measures to ensure the safety of drinking water in households. Instead of investing a lot of money in a water purifier, it may be better to spend some time and effort in these areas. In this era of information explosion, the promotion and advertising of various commodities are pervasive. As a consumer, you should be rational and vigilant, and don't blindly follow the trend. Water purifiers, although they have their role in some cases, are not necessities of life. Understanding and trusting the treatment process of tap water and developing good living habits are the fundamentals of ensuring the safety of drinking water at home.
The progress of science and technology has made people have higher requirements for the quality of life. The emergence of water purifiers is the product of this demand. However, is over-reliance on tech really good for our health? The experiences and insights of this veteran water worker seem to offer us a different perspective. The tap water has been purified layer by layer and has reached the national standard. If the filter element of the water purifier is not replaced in time, it may bring secondary pollution. This situation has forced people to revisit what seems to be high-tech.
In ancient China, people already knew how to treat drinking water, and boiling filtration was the most common method. This kind of traditional wisdom is particularly precious under the impact of modern technology. The old water worker mentioned that many people spend a lot of money to buy water purifiers, but they are actually misled by the propaganda of the merchants. He suggested that everyone should first understand the treatment process and water quality standards of tap water, and look at the role of water purifiers rationally. Tap water is safe enough, and water purifiers are just icing on the cake, not a necessity. There is a story about a young mother who bought a water purifier at a high cost after listening to the advertisement. She carefully bubbles the baby with milk powder every day and replaces the filter cartridge in strict accordance with the instructions. One day, however, she noticed that the filter was covered in mold. She was frightened and hurriedly called the old water worker for help. The old water worker explained: "If the filter element of the water purifier is not replaced regularly, it will be more dangerous than not using the water purifier. It dawned on the mother that she was invisibly putting her baby at greater risk.
Consumers often have a panic psychology when faced with a dazzling array of water purifier advertisements, worrying that impurities in tap water will affect their health. This psychology is exploited by merchants to create a sense of urgency that "water purifiers must be purchased". However, this is not the case. The tap water has been purified and treated to a completely drinkable standard. The old water worker pointed out that many people spend a lot of money to buy water purifiers, but they are actually misled by the propaganda of the merchants. He suggested that everyone should first understand the treatment process and water quality standards of tap water, and look at the role of water purifiers rationally.
On a sunny afternoon, an old water worker and a young housewife meet in a community park. The housewife asked anxiously, "I heard that there are a lot of invisible toxins in tap water, do you really need to buy a water purifier?" The old water worker shook his head with a smile and said, "The tap water has been purified layer by layer and has reached the national standard. If the filter element of a water purifier is not replaced regularly, it will be more dangerous than not using a water purifier. The housewife was amazed and said gratefully: "I see, thanks to your reminder!" ”
In this era of information explosion, the promotion and advertising of various commodities are pervasive. As a consumer, you should be rational and vigilant, and don't blindly follow the trend. Water purifiers, although they have their role in some cases, are not necessities of life. Understanding and trusting the treatment process of tap water and developing good living habits are the fundamentals of ensuring the safety of drinking water at home. In general, whether or not to install a water purifier should be determined on a case-by-case basis. For most households, tap water is safe enough that a water purifier is not a necessity. Over-reliance on water purifiers is not only a waste of money, but also a risk of secondary pollution. Therefore, the key to ensuring the safety of household drinking water is to rationally look at the role of water purifiers, understand the treatment process of tap water, and maintain good living habits. In the future, we may have more problems like this. Only by maintaining rationality and trust can we not be confused by all kinds of propaganda and advertising. After all, a healthy life is inseparable from a scientific attitude and good habits.