As Florida residents, it’s easy to assume bottled water is a safer choice than what comes from our taps. But is that perception grounded in reality? With access to one of the world’s largest freshwater reserves beneath our feet, we aim to shed light on an often overlooked issue – and help Windermere and Clermont residents make informed hydration choices.
While the municipal treatment works diligently, financial and infrastructure limitations can occasionally allow contaminants to seep through cracks. But bottled water isn’t subject to the same rigorous EPA standards tap water must meet, either. As owners of HydrotechFL, a local water solutions provider, we’ve seen testing reveal truths hard to find on sparkling store shelves.
Let’s dive in and examine some factors often obscured from sight. By understanding both options more fully, you can outfit your home with the right system to support well-being, instead of compromising your family’s health unknowingly. We’re here to serve as a resource, not to alarm – knowledge is power, after all.
Regulation & Oversight
Municipal water faces EPA regulations and constant monitoring to rapidly address any issues. Bottled varieties are considered packaged foods overseen by the FDA, subject to less stringent testing frequency and contamination limits.
Some are even filled from tap sources but undergo minimal additional treatment, if any. Without the requirement for source disclosure, contents could be foreign or involve undisclosed disinfection byproducts. At least with a tap, you know the origin.
Potential Contaminants
While highly publicized municipal advisories make headlines, potential issues in bottled versions often go privately unreported. Traces of arsenic, BPA, phthalates, and other industrial chemicals have been found, with sources and levels varying unpredictably.
Pharmaceutical and personal care product residues possibly from plastic leaching are another concern, along with endocrine disruptors like perchlorate from improper decontamination. Tap filtration ensures protection against a wide range of these.
Environmental Impact
The plastic waste from bottled alternatives is staggering, with most not recycled. Producing and transporting billions of bottles annually burns massive amounts of fossil fuels, releases greenhouse gasses, and strains freshwater supplies ironically.
Refilling reusable containers helps, but tap filtration is the earth-friendly method supporting your hydration needs. Even “eco-friendly” glass varieties require substantial shipping and energy usage compared to pipeline-delivered taps.
As Florida’s trusted water solution experts, HydrotechFL carries filtration providing the same satisfaction as bottled water’s luxury – without compromising your values or long-term interests. Our non-electric Big Blue systems employ the industry’s most advanced techniques.
Protective sediment filters safeguard plumbing while eliminating lead and other potentially hazardous heavy metals to federally certified levels. Premium British Berkefeld ceramics then infuse purified water with beneficial pH-balancing minerals for optimized absorption.
Multi-stage carbon block filtration empowers Big Blue to remove over 99.99% of all contaminants, including pharmaceutical and personal care residues possibly leaching from plastics. Independent lab results verify these stringent reductions.
Self-cleaning features ensure consistent, lifetime performance without wasting cartridges. Custom programming even alerts you instantly of any disruptions to your peace of mind. An optional UV upgrade further fortifies protection against biofilm buildup and microorganisms.
Whether considering whole-home installation or a portable Countertop Blue model, rest assured that HydrotechFL designs for both style, performance, and affordability. We take the time for complimentary testing too, guiding residents towards personalized solutions uniquely tailored to their situation – not hard sales.
So don’t gamble your family’s long-term well-being on convenient assumptions. Contact Central Florida’s True Blue experts today for helpful insights. Your hydration, health, and values are our priority.
