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Build your own water filter – step by step instructions

The water that comes out of the tap in Germany must meet high quality standards and is therefore generally safe to drink. But despite the strict controls, there are many reasons to additionally filter the water before consumption. Especially when traveling or in nature, it is necessary to thoroughly clean and purify water before drinking.

Water filters are available in a wide range of variants and functionalities. But instead of buying an expensive product, it is also possible to build a water filter yourself. This article provides all the important info about it, as well as detailed step-by-step instructions.

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Sulfate in water – source, risks & prevention

Despite strict regulations by the Drinking Water Ordinance, tap water in Germany can be contaminated with pollutants. For example, drinking water may contain elevated levels of sulfate, which can affect physical health under certain circumstances.

Sulfates are esters and salts of sulfuric acid. In nature, these sulfur compounds are mainly found in minerals such as calcium sulfate and magnesium. Sulfates are an important component for many metallic elements.

Learn how sulfates get into drinking water in the first place, what effects sulfate has on the human body, and what dangers sulfate in water poses to plumbing in this article.

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Why should you treat water?

Turn on the tap, fill the glass – and the healthy drinking water is ready. However, this luxury is not always available on the road. Whether traveling in faraway countries or on a hiking tour in Germany: In order to be able to use water as drinking water, it should first be thoroughly treated and purified.

Even the drinking water from the tap is not everywhere completely free of harmful substances and impurities. For example, old lead water pipes can release the harmful metal into drinking water. The danger of legionella in tap water should also not be underestimated – especially in summer. Not only obviously contaminated water, but also supposedly clean groundwater therefore benefits from treatment before it can be used as drinking water.

This article explains which methods are available for water purification and which tools are useful.

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Water hardness classification

The shampoo can hardly be distributed, the expensive washing machine goes on strike and white residues float in the tea water: Some regions of Germany have hard drinking water. As a result, household appliances calcify and care products cannot be used optimally in the shower.

But what is meant by “hard” and “soft” water and what is the significance of the degree of hardness? How does water hardness differ in the various German states and is soft drinking water actually beneficial? What water hardness is gentle on household appliances and reduces the amount of cleaning required? This article provides answers!

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Dr. Masaru Emoto and the findings of his research

Water is the elixir of life. For most, it’s simply a means to an end, yet it’s part of everyday life. Few people probably think about what special powers or feelings water has.

The researcher Dr. Masaru Emoto, however, was interested not only in the chemical, but above all in the physical properties of water and explored how external influences can affect them.

In this article, you will learn what insights the Japanese para-scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “The Hidden Messages in Water” gained in the course of his water crystal research, how you can use the positive powers of water for yourself, and what you need to grow water crystals yourself.

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Finding the right faucet – This is what matters

If the existing faucet needs to be replaced, or in the course of new construction, builders decide to install the faucets themselves, sooner or later the question arises: How to fix a faucet in the kitchen or bathroom?

But do not worry: installing a faucet is anything but laborious or complicated. But how to find the right faucet, why is the planning phase crucial and how to turn on the new faucet? This article provides step-by-step instructions for beginners!

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What does it mean when water contains lime?

Cloudy water and white residue in household appliances: In Germany, drinking water from the tap often contains lime. For this reason, the mineral settles in the kettle, dishwasher, kitchen and bathroom faucets, and washing machine.

When preparing the morning tea, many users are then annoyed by large, white chunks of lime floating in the water and looking unappetizing. In addition, many are reluctant to consume the hard tap water straight and forego lugging heavy crates of beverages.

But what is calciferous water, what can you do about it and is hard water actually unhealthy? This article provides answers!

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Phosphate in drinking water

Basically, we in Germany are blessed with good and above all drinkable tap water. Some drinking water reservoirs offer the perfect chemical composition, so that deposits of lime and corrosion in the pipelines do not stand a chance. However, this is rather rare.

Among other things, phosphate is present in drinking water. But what exactly is the purpose of phosphate in water? How does phosphate affect our health? Which limit values are decisive for humans and the environment? About all this and more we clarify in this article.

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Recognizing hyperhydration: Symptoms of water intoxication

Without the external supply of water through food or the consumption of beverages, the human organism is not viable. Water not only conducts dangerous toxins from the body and is involved in the regulation of body temperature. Rather, water serves as a means of transport for nutrients as well as oxygen. However, consuming too much water can also be harmful, as water intoxication can lead to death in extreme cases.

But what is behind the term, how much water should you take in throughout the day and what symptoms characterize hyperhydration? How do you act in an emergency and which people are particularly at risk? This article provides answers!

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