Myth vs. Fact: Debunking Common Water Filtration Myths

Water filtration is a common practice across households in the UK. However, knowledge and beliefs around the action are jumbled with many misconceptions.

Drinking clean water is important for our health. While tap water isn’t bad for us, it can contain contaminants that could be a danger to our health over time. This is why, in our experience, most people opt for water filter jugs or dispensers in their homes.

But, woven in with this knowledge is a series of myths.

At Culligan ZeroWater, we are on a mission to provide people with immediate access to safer, high-quality water while raising awareness about its vital importance. In this blog, we bust four common myths that surround the conversation about water filtration.

Myth #1: All Water Filters Are The Same

There are many water filter brands available, and it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking they all do the same thing.

However, this isn’t true.

There are two common filtration methods, each targeting specific contaminants:

• Sediment filters - remove larger particles from water, such as dirt, sand, and rust, based on size.
• Activated carbon filters - eliminate organic compounds, chlorine, and other chemicals, improving water taste and odour.

While many filters combine these methods, their effectiveness varies depending on the contaminants they target.

Culligan ZeroWater filters are specifically designed to remove Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from water. We utilise a 5-stage filtration system that includes ion exchange technology, which effectively reduces dissolved ions, such as salts, minerals, and metals, contributing to TDS levels.

Myth #2: Boiling Water Is As Effective As Using A Filter

It is common knowledge that boiling water kills bacteria and germs, making it safer to drink.

Therefore, it is believed that boiling water makes it as clean as water produced by a filtration system.

The truth is, while boiling the water will kill the germs, it won’t remove any of the dissolved solids, heavy metals, or chemical contaminants.

This means that filtered water is cleaner than boiled water.

The five-stage filtration system used in a Culligan ZeroWater filter ensures all types of contaminants are removed.

Myth #3: Bottled Water Is Cleaner Than Filtered Water

Globally, buying bottled water is seen as safer than using tap water. In some regions, this is true due to the lack of a proper filtration system in their water distribution network.

However, in the UK, all water supply systems have some sort of filtration. Therefore, tap water is cleaner than it is from the source.

This leads to the misconception that bottled water is safer than filtered water.

In reality, many bottled waters are just filtered tap water. Meaning those buying bottled water are spending money on something they could make at home.

Choosing to filter tap water at home using a jug or dispenser with replaceable filters is more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.

Myth #4: Filters Only Improve Taste, Not Safety

One of the biggest myths that we come across is the belief that filters only alter the taste of the water without making it any safer to drink.

While it's true that filters change the taste of water, this is actually because they remove contaminants, making the water safer to consume.

Without removing the TDS, metal, and chemical contaminants, the water’s taste wouldn’t change.

Therefore, filters like Culligan ZeroWater enhance both the taste and safety of the water.

How We Combat These Myths

Our water filters debunk every one of the myths mentioned above, and we make it a point to educate our customers with every order.

As we have mentioned, the Culligan ZeroWater filter uses a unique five-stage technology that uses deionization to remove:

• 99.6% of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• 99.7% of lead
• 95% of the forever chemicals - PFOA/PFOS

This means:

• We stand out from our competitors.
• The water is cleaner than it would be if boiled.
• It is just as clean as bottled water.
• It is safe to drink and has an improved taste.

Order your water filter jug, dispenser, or replacement filters on our online shop today.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team by calling us on 0113 327 1865.