Serenity Water – Premium Water Softeners, Filters & RO Systems in Saskatchewan
Is water filtration worth it?
Absolutely! Water filtration systems are one of the most valuable long-term investments you can make for your health and your home. Remember clean, safe water is not a luxury; it's a necessity.
We use water for everything at home, not just for drinking. Below is some information that might help you understand the world of water filtration a bit better.
What's in Saskatoon tap water?
Most people don't realize what's actually in their tap water. There is a wide number of "hidden contaminants" that you might be unaware of, these include chemicals like chloramines, fluoride, and calcium carbonate, along with residual contaminants like pesticides, microplastics, hormones, PFAS, and heavy metals. These substances can quietly affect your skin, hair, gut health, and overall well-being, while also damaging your plumbing and appliances through scale and corrosion. With a proper filtration system, you are not just improving taste, you are protecting your family's health, extending the life of your water heater, dishwasher, washing machine, and avoiding costly maintenance or medical issues down the line.
Doesn't the city already filter the water?
This is a great question, and the answer is yes, the city does treat the water to make it legally safe to drink, but not necessarily healthy for your body long term.
In Saskatoon, our water comes from the South Saskatchewan river which passes through several cities, agricultural and mining zones before reaching us. By the time it arrives, it's already carrying a variety of contaminants including agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and urban pollutants.
To disinfect this water and meet basic safety standards, the city adds strong chemicals like chloramines (a mix of chlorine and ammonia), as well as fluoride, iron, and calcium carbonate. While these additives are meant to kill bacteria or balance the water, they do not remove all harmful substances. In fact, they can react with leftover contaminants from the treatment process, including pesticides, microplastics, pharmaceutical residues, hormones, PFAS (forever chemicals), and even asbestos particles.
Over time, exposure to these compounds can contribute to skin issues like eczema and dryness, hair thinning or hair loss, gut inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and build up of scale in your pipes and appliances. These effects may not be immediate, but they build up quietly, both inside your body and throughout your home.
That is why we take huge importance in our roll of educating families on what is really in their water and provide real, tested solutions that protect your health inside and out.
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