Not so long ago there was a huge debate around whether water filters were necessary. There were those that assumed concerns over water quality were a clever marketing strategy by water filter manufacturers and suppliers.
However, research and scientific evidence confirm that the water coming out of your faucet is not necessarily the same quality as the water dispatched by the treatment works. This is true across the globe.
Water filters are becoming seen as an essential way to ensure you’re drinking high-quality water. The new debate is regarding which type of water filter is better.
You should note that all water filters strive to remove the debris, bacteria, and other contaminants that are picked up by the water as it flows through underground pipes. The question is how successful are reverse osmosis filters and alkaline ones?
Reverse Osmosis
If you purchase a reverse osmosis water filter from a reputable seller you’ll be able to remove all particles from your water. Or at least anything bigger than 0.0001 of a micron. That’s all the bacteria, minerals, and pollutants in the water.
Don’t forget, many pollutants and contaminants can be picked up as the water flows through the pipes between the treatment center and your home. It’s these you need to be most concerned with.
The reverse osmosis filter works with electricity, pushing the water through the inbuilt filter. It effectively goes against the natural flow of nature and eliminates all the minerals and other contaminants.
Of course, for many people, this is an issue as some minerals are good, and even essential for the human body. Fortunately, modern reverse osmosis filters allowing you to add back specific minerals, ensuring you get high-quality and nutritional water.
Alkaline Filters
In contrast, the alkaline filter changes the acidity of the water, making it less acidic and more alkaline. This gives it a higher pH level than tap water. The idea is that its alkalinity will help to neutralize acids in your bloodstream.
There have been claims regarding the powers of alkaline water, such as its ability to reduce bone loss as you age, or that it can prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
However, there is no credible evidence to back up these claims, making them great marketing ploys but little else.
The bottom line is that the alkaline filter isn’t going to increase your water consumption and is highly unlikely to change the pH balance in your body.
Which Is Better- RO or Alkaline
Reverse osmosis offers a concrete benefit, the removal of minerals and small toxins from the water. Coupled with a secondary remineralization system, reverse osmosis can clean your water and ensure it has a healthy level of minerals.
In contrast, alkaline water filters have very little, if anything to offer. Utilizing an alkaline water filter may make you feel healthier, but it’s unlikely to have any significant impact on your health. The same cannot be said for reverse osmosis filters which are adept at removing contaminants.
