Why I stopped drinking straight from the tap
For years, I drank tap water.
Like most people, I never really questioned it. It was convenient. It was “safe.” And if I wanted to feel healthier, I’d buy the occasional bottle of “spring” water in plastic — thinking that was a better choice.
But at some point, I started asking:
If my food choices matter… why wouldn’t my water choices?
I went deeper. I started learning what was actually in my water.
And I realized: just because something is legal, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
What’s Really in Tap Water?
Even in places where tap water is considered “safe,” studies have shown it can still contain trace levels of:
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Chlorine – used for disinfection, but linked to gut issues and dry skin
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PFAS (“forever chemicals”) – toxic, hormone-disrupting compounds found in water worldwide
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Heavy metals – like lead, copper, and arsenic, which can accumulate over time
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Pesticide residues – runoff from agriculture
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Microplastics – found in 83% of global tap water samples
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Hormone residues – trace pharmaceuticals not removed by most city filtration systems
Even the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged that PFAS are detected in drinking water globally, and some of these chemicals can stay in the body for years.
That hit me hard.
I was trying to live clean, but the water I drank every single day wasn’t supporting that.
Bottled Water? Also Not the Answer.
I thought I was upgrading when I bought bottled water. But:
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Most bottled water is just filtered tap water
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Plastic bottles release microplastics, especially when exposed to heat
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You pay up to 100–500x more than the actual cost of the water
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And it adds tons of plastic waste to the planet
Plus… it’s heavy, annoying to carry, and kind of crazy when you think about it: paying premium prices for basic hydration.
So I knew I needed another solution. But first, I made one simple change.
A Tiny Tip That Made a Huge Difference:
Add a pinch of unrefined salt to your water
Hydration isn’t just about drinking water — it’s about absorbing it.
By adding a pinch of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (never table salt!) to your water, you give your body essential trace minerals that support:
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Better electrolyte balance
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Energy levels
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Mental clarity
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Nervous system function
I start every morning with a glass of filtered water + a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
It changed how I feel within days — more energized, grounded, and focused.
What I Use Now
Eventually, I invested in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration system — after months of learning about how much it removes:
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99% of PFAS
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98% of fluoride
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Heavy metals, chlorine, microplastics, bacteria, and more
It’s the cleanest, softest, clearest water I’ve ever tasted.
It even made my tea and coffee taste better — like removing a subtle bitterness I didn’t even know was there.
The Cost Breakdown?
I used to spend around €35/month on bottled water — that’s over €420/year.
Now, with my RO filter system (which cost me about €160 including backup filters for 2 years), I spend maybe €40/year in upkeep.
That’s a saving of nearly €380 in the first two years alone —
plus no more plastic, no more carrying bottles, no more guesswork.
Why I’m Sharing This
I’m not a specialist. I’m not perfect. I’m just like you — someone who’s trying to make better choices, one step at a time.
I didn’t switch overnight. I just started asking better questions.
I stopped trusting the label and started trusting my body.
Clean water is a foundation.
It’s not about trends, fear, or hype — it’s about coming back to what supports life, at the source.
That’s what knowlee is about.
And if you're curious about the RO filter I use, you’ll find it in my trusted tools — not because I want to sell it, but because it works for me, and it might work for you too.
To living lighter, drinking deeper, and remembering what health really means..one glass at a time.
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