The short answer is that yes, there are some systems such as ozonation, ultraviolet or reverse osmosis that can treat water for multiple contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria. Portable and more affordable water filters such as jugs, bottles are generally are not effective in removing viruses from water, as the filter would need to have a pore size of 0.01 micrometres to catch these harmful elements.

Purchasing a water filtration device for drinking water might be an excessive expense for many families in Australia. With tap water marketed to be potable and viable for drinking — and bottled water available for purchase anywhere — filtering your water may seem like an unnecessary and time-consuming task.

In this blog, we’ll talk about a certain type of water that can make staying hydrated an even more potent tool in ensuring good health. To be more specific, we’ll talk about alkaline water and the immunity-boosting benefits that it brings.

Do you pay attention to body hydration? Proper body hydration is essential. Being properly hydrated helps deliver oxygen throughout the body, keeps your skin looking healthy, prevents premature wrinkling, and helps your body flush out waste. Just by drinking enough water, you do your body a world of good.

You probably find yourself starting the day with a cup of coffee — either at home or on the way to work — and enjoying another to fight the afternoon slump. What many don’t realise is the amount of waste this generates, particularly for fans of takeaway coffee.