Written by Magnus Jern We are often asked if tap water, or more specifically, is tap water safe for babies? As parents, we are all super concerned about the well-being of our little ones. Two of the co-founders of Tapp Water recently became parents themselves and spent a lot of time researching this topic before making a decision. In this article, we will share our research and conclusion. Please note that babies under 6 months should not drink tap water, so this article refers to water used for baby formula and drinking water for babies over 6 months. 1. Why do we boil water? Babies have immature immune systems, so we want to make sure that your baby is not...
Written by Magnus Jern How much money will you save with a water filter? Water makes up almost 2/3 of our body, so drinking clean water is essential for our well-being. It’s no wonder so many people spend money on bottled water. But is bottled water really better for you? What if there was a better alternative? The cost of bottled water What most people don’t realize is how much money they spend on bottled water over the course of a year. Depending on the brand they choose, it could be anywhere from $150 to thousands of dollars a year. Check out our bottled water calculator for more information. The worst part is that there is no scientific evidence that...
Written by Magnus Limescale in tap water can be a big problem. Coffee machines and kettles can get clogged, glasses can become stained and difficult to clean, and sometimes even taps and showers can get blocked. Therefore, many people want to remove limescale from tap water. In this article we will explore what limescale is, potential health problems with limescale, types of limescale filters and the best alternative for filtering limescale. What is limescale in tap water? Limescale is actually the result of hard water. Hard water is full of minerals, including calcium, carbonate, magnesium and manganese. When limescale deposits appear in your coffee maker, kettle, tea pots and water glasses, there is probably a “hard” problem in your home....
Written by Magnus Is filtered water healthier than tap water and bottled water? What are the benefits of filtered water versus bottled water? What are the health concerns of bottled water? We decided to compare the three and find a scientific answer to the questions. This study is based in Europe for simplicity, but it will also be valid in many other regions of the world. This article is quite detailed. If you are not interested in the details, you can just read the conclusion at the end. Nutrients in water Before looking at individual sources of drinking water, it is important to understand the potential nutritional contribution of drinking water. Many people drink bottled water because they believe it...
With a consumption of 141 liters of bottled water per capita per year, Portugal is among the countries that consume the most bottled water. According to Eurostat figures, only 35% of all bottles used are recycled while the rest remain unrecycled. What is more serious, according to the Zero Environmental Association, is that Portugal only recycles 12% of the plastic used in urban contexts. The average amount of bottled water consumed in each Portuguese household is almost 1000 bottles per year which generates around 250kg of carbon footprint (CO2), 50kg of plastic waste and 2000 litres of wasted water. These numbers are crazy considering that 99.5% of tap water is considered potable according to EU standards. The main reasons given...
