We know that there can be things in our water that can make us sick, things that a countertop water filter can remove, but what are these things?  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), on its website, lists over one hundred different illnesses that can be contracted from water.  These illnesses are divided into the following categories:  Bacterial Diseases; Parasitic Diseases; Viral Diseases, Chemical Diseases; and Other Diseases, Contaminants and Injuries.

Bacterial diseases can include a host of things from Cholera to Salmonella poisoning, while viral diseases include Hepatitis.  Parasites are a common problem in drinking water throughout the world and are to blame for horrific diseases such as Malaria and Scabies.  After looking through the CDC’s list of potential illnesses one can contract from water, it makes the purchase of a countertop water filter seem like a necessity.  When you purchase a filter, make sure it removes the bacteria, parasites, viruses and chemicals that can be harmful to you, but also that it leaves in the essential minerals that our bodies need from water.  The specific contaminants that a filter will remove should be listed on the product descriptions, but if you have questions, ask the manufacturer before purchasing your countertop water filter.

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