Green Depot

Point of View

We're all in favor of tap water-especially if the alternative comes bottled in plastic. But most municipal treatment systems don't catch all contaminants. Common water contaminates can make your drinking water (and food prepared in your kitchen) taste bitter, leave deposits that clog plumbing fixtures, discolor both clothing and household surfaces, and even dull your skin and hair.

Investing in water filters and purifiers makes good sense for all these reasons, not to mention the numerous health benefits-and the great showers.