Adding Water Filtration vs. Drinking Tap Water
Water is essential—but clean, safe, and healthy drinking water isn’t always a given. While most U.S. municipal tap water meets safety standards, “legal” doesn’t always mean “ideal” when it comes to what’s in the glass.
From aging infrastructure to emerging contaminants, there are growing reasons to reconsider what’s flowing from your faucet—and to take a simple step toward better health and sustainability.
❌ NOT THAT: Drinking Straight Tap Water
Yes, it’s technically safe. But tap water often contains a mix of things that might surprise you:
Chlorine and chloramine (used to disinfect water but affect taste and smell)
Lead (especially in older plumbing systems)
PFAS chemicals (aka “forever chemicals”)
Pesticide and pharmaceutical residue
Heavy metals and microplastics in some systems
Even when it meets EPA standards, long-term exposure to low levels of contaminants can still pose health risks. And for kids, immune-sensitive individuals, or anyone trying to reduce toxin load, the faucet might not be your best friend.
✅ DO THIS: Add Water Filtration
Whether you install a whole-home system, under-sink unit, or simply use a high-quality countertop filter, water filtration is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve your home’s health profile.
Why filtration is the better choice:
Removes or reduces lead, chlorine, PFAS, VOCs, and more
Improves taste and smell—encouraging more water, less bottled drinks
Reduces your household’s plastic bottle use
Supports better skin, digestion, and long-term health
Boosts the value and appeal of a home for renters and buyers
Bonus: it’s a small upgrade with big sustainability benefits, cutting down on single-use plastics and energy from bottled water production.
💧 Cleaner Water, Healthier Homes
We believe that every family deserves clean, safe water—without needing to buy cases of bottles or expensive gadgets. And as investors, builders, and rehabbers, it’s a practical way to make the homes we create more thoughtful, livable, and lasting.
So don’t just pour and hope for the best.
Filter the water. Protect people.
Thoughtfully remaking homes for people and the planet,
Jake