Both bottled water and filtered water deliver safe and healthy drinking water. However, their benefits and limitations, as well as main uses, can differ.

The primary benefit of bottled water has got to be its convenience. Allowing people to obtain and carry around a bottle of clean water while on the go, giving governments the ability to distribute water in times of crises, and not needing to clean or maintain any equipment whatsoever, its convenience is quite possibly unrivalled.

However, its biggest downside lies in its huge environmental impact. As a single-use item, the bottle – still in perfect condition – is swiftly discarded after just one use. As a plastic item, it will require around 450 years to decompose in a landfill! Over time, the cost of constantly buying bottled water also adds up significantly.

So, how can we – in normal circumstances – reduce environmental damage and financial costs, while not compromising on health and hygiene?

Here’s where filtered water comes into play.

Filtered water is purified water for safe drinking. In a nutshell, it is tap water that has gone through a filtration system to remove contaminants or to lower the number of impurities, dishing out clean and fresh water. In most households and distillations, activated carbon filters are commonly used.

Besides having clean water to drink, other benefits of filtered water include:

• It tastes good – Since activated carbon filters remove chlorine and zinc from the water, any unpleasant or bitter tastes are eliminated as well.
• It’s cost-effective – Once installed, a good water filtration system can last years, allowing you to save time and money. You also will not need to go to stores or schedule bulky deliveries to have clean drinking water anymore.
• It’s convenient – From tap water straight to drinking water without the need to boil and cool the water in between (as many Singaporeans do), that’s a major plus point right there!
• It’s eco-friendly – Water filters are good for the environment in the long run as they drastically reduce the use of single-use plastics.

Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, water filter Singapore and water dispensers are very easy to maintain, especially with GFS Innovation’s experienced servicing team who will come to your doorstep to keep your equipment in tip-top shape for years to come.