Your Bottled Water Contains Nanoplastics. How RO Systems Can Protect You

Scientists discovered hundreds of thousands of plastic fragments in one-liter bottles of water being sold in the United States, with a staggering 90% of these particles being small enough to infiltrate the human bloodstream.

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have uncovered a concerning revelation: bottled water contains far more plastic particles than previously believed. This raises significant concerns about the potential health risks associated with plastic pollution in our drinking water. 

The study found that a typical one-liter bottle of water contains an astonishing 240,000 plastic fragments on average. These fragments, many of which were previously undetected, are a result of the presence of "nanoplastics" - plastic particles measuring less than 1 micrometer in length, or one-seventieth the width of a human hair. This discovery is particularly alarming as earlier studies had only considered larger microplastics, ranging from 1 to 5,000 micrometers.

Nanoplastics pose a greater threat to human health than their larger microplastics counterparts because they are small enough to penetrate human cells, enter the bloodstream, and impact our organs. These minuscule particles can even pass through the placenta, potentially affecting unborn babies. While scientists had long suspected the presence of nanoplastics in bottled water, they lacked the technology to identify individual nanoparticles.

Now that we are aware of the hidden nanoplastics threat in our bottled water, what can we do to protect ourselves and our families from these microscopic contaminants? One effective solution is to avoid bottled water and opt for a safer alternative. Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration systems are your best defense against nanoplastics and other contaminants. Here's how they work:

RO systems use a semi-permeable membrane to filter out particles and contaminants at the molecular level. This membrane has incredibly small pores, allowing it to capture even the tiniest nanoparticles, including nanoplastics. As a result, the water that comes out of an RO system is exceptionally pure and free from impurities.

Besides nanoplastics, RO systems effectively remove various other contaminants commonly found in tap water, such as lead, chlorine, heavy metals, and microplastics. This ensures that the water you drink is not only safe but also clean.

As more studies are required to investigate nanoplastics in tap water, you can take proactive steps today by choosing our RO systems for peace of mind and a more sustainable future. You can enjoy pure water without worrying about the hidden threats in your water.