The Raw Water Fad; Is It Really As Safe As Originally Thought?
January 17, 2018
Raw water has quickly become a trending topic of conversation and debate. Raw water is natural water from rain, ground, springs, lakes, and rivers that have not been treated with the use of chemicals and therefore has not had any of its minerals, bacteria, or parasites removed. It undergoes purification processes such as reverse osmosis, conventional treatment, ultrafiltration, biofilm membrane filtration, and boiling. Although the water may contain many probiotics and minerals beneficial to health, there is still the concern that raw water can be contaminated with pollutants. Is raw water beneficial for health, or another get-rich-quick capitalist scheme? Continue reading to find out more.