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15/12/2024
People often ask us: what's the quality of the (tap) water in Asturias?
So I wrote a little article about it.
In general, tap water in Asturias is considered good and healthy. However, these claims are often based on subjective factors such as taste and clarity.
Our experience is less positive. Besides the fact that sediment can occasionally build up in the pipelines of any water network, there are risks such as residues of pesticides and herbicides, particularly in agricultural and livestock areas like the remote regions of Asturias. Nitrates and nitrites can be highly damaging to our health, especially for babies, as they hinder proper oxygen transport in the blood.
Agriculture and livestock farming also frequently result in contamination with E. coli bacteria and livestock-related viruses.
The excessive use of chlorine during the COVID period has also left a mark. While chlorine itself is not inherently unhealthy, overexposure can increase the risk of cancer.
And we haven’t even touched on PFAS (forever chemicals) or traces of drugs and medications, which are increasingly found in drinking water, particularly near urban areas.
Specifically for Asturias, we must also consider the natural presence of arsenic. You can’t taste it, nor see it, but it is particularly harmful to our health.
Additionally, there are major risks due to the aging infrastructure of the water network in Asturias. Lead pipes, leaks, and contamination of storage tanks are common issues.
All these factors can easily slip through the gaps of lax water quality control.
Our advice? Always filter your drinking water – even bottled water.
Investing once in a professional filtration system is a very smart decision. Your body will thank you, especially in the long term.
Pay special attention to long-term costs: you absolutely want to avoid expensive replacement filters. That's why, at La Gaia Nueva, we’ve brought in the very best: nanofiltration systems with backwash functionality. Superior filtration (better than reverse osmosis or carbon filtering), no costly filter replacements, and no electricity required.
What more could you ask for?
Contact us for more information.
www.lagaianueva.com/en
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portable or fixed water filtration systems with nanomebranes without the need for electricity, nor expensive filter changes
