Water Filtration Myths vs. Facts

There's a lot of misinformation about water filtration. Let's set the record straight on the most common myths we hear from homeowners.

Myth: "If my water is clear, it's clean."

Fact: Many of the most concerning contaminants in water are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Chlorine byproducts, heavy metals, pesticides, and hard water minerals can all be present in crystal-clear water. The only way to know what's in your water is to test it.

Myth: "Bottled water is safer than filtered tap water."

Fact: Most bottled water is simply filtered municipal water - the same source as your tap. A quality home filtration system often produces water that meets or exceeds bottled water quality standards. Plus, you avoid the microplastics found in many plastic bottles.

Myth: "Water filters remove all the good minerals too."

Fact: Our whole house filtration systems are designed to remove harmful contaminants while preserving beneficial minerals your body needs. Different filtration technologies target different substances, and our systems are calibrated for the optimal balance.

Myth: "A faucet filter is just as good as a whole house system."

Fact: Faucet filters only treat water at one location. You're still showering in chlorinated, hard water; your dishwasher and washing machine are still getting damaged; and any tap without a filter is delivering unfiltered water. Only a whole house system provides comprehensive protection.

Myth: "Water filtration systems are too expensive."

Fact: When you factor in the cost of bottled water, premature appliance replacement, higher energy bills, and extra cleaning products, most families actually save money with a water treatment system. Our financing options make it even more accessible with payments as low as $49/month.

Myth: "Florida water is fine because it's regulated."

Fact: While Florida water meets EPA minimum standards, those standards allow for levels of chlorine, disinfection byproducts, and other contaminants that many health experts consider higher than ideal for long-term daily exposure.

Have questions about what's true and what's not when it comes to water quality? Book a free water test with Pure Viva and get the facts straight from our certified water specialists.