There have been many preconceptions about tap water for years. That it is overflowing with all sorts of chemicals, bacteria and microplastics and therefore anything but healthy. Where does this 'water insecurity' come from, despite the extremely strict regulation and safety requirements in Europe? In fact, in the Netherlands and Belgium, tap water is among the cleanest in the world. Yet strangely enough, there is little to no confidence in tap water.
Clever marketing techniques
Somewhere along the way, confidence in tap water took a firm dent. And the reason is not that far off. Most doomsday scenarios were created - not that long ago - by a combination of factors, such as personal opinions, a lack of information, a dash of hysteria and ... the commercial water industry that has been undermining confidence in tap water with ingenious marketing techniques over the past few decades. As a result, we have suddenly come to regard bottled water as the purest form of water. And that is certainly not justified.
From water fable to water fact
Tap water overflows with chemicals
Myth
Although traces of chemicals may end up in surface water, contrary to what some dubious sources claim, there is no cause for concern. Because in most European countries there are extremely strict safety and health standards, so our water is continuously and carefully monitored, tested and purified. In France, in fact, it is the consumer commodity most scrutinized.
Still in doubt about whether you can drink from the tap in a particular country? Then check out this handy overview .
Outside Europe you should be more careful and inform yourself well in advance.
The amount of lime in tap water is harmful to your health
Myth
Hard water contains calcium and magnesium, but they are not harmful to your health. More than that, they are minerals that are even important building blocks of our bodies. While it can lead to calcium deposits in your appliances (which you can easily solve by descaling your appliances from time to time), it is certainly not a health problem.
Tap water is less pure than bottled water
Myth
In many cases, bottled water is no purer than tap water. In Europe, tap water is even more thoroughly controlled than bottled water, and the extremely strict regulations in the Netherlands and Belgium guarantee its safety. Bottled water is more expensive and has a greater negative impact on our environment. Here you can read why.
Do you doubt the safety of tap water and want to be on the safe side? Then you can always consider installing a water filter.
Conclusion: feel free to fill your Paveau water bottle lwith tap water. 😊 Cheers!
