Why Your Tap Water Might Not Be as Clean as You Think
James Sun
You turn on the faucet, fill your glass, and take a refreshing sip. It looks clear and tastes fine—so it must be safe, right? Not necessarily. Many hidden contaminants could be lurking in your tap water, and what you don’t know can harm you. At Water Doctor, we’ve tested thousands of water samples, and the results might surprise you.
The Invisible Threats
Municipal water treatment removes major hazards, but it can’t catch everything. Common contaminants include:
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Lead: From old pipes (especially in homes built before 1986)
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Chlorine: Used for disinfection but linked to respiratory issues
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Pesticides & Herbicides: Seep into groundwater from farms
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PFAS "Forever Chemicals": Industrial compounds that resist breakdown
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Bacteria: Like E. coli from aging infrastructure
The Environmental Working Group found 160+ unregulated contaminants in Canada. tap water. Even "legal" levels aren’t always safe—especially for children or pregnant women.
3 Warning Signs (You Might Be Missing)
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Cloudy "Aftertaste": Not just flavor—minerals or metals leave residue.
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Dry Skin After Showering: Chlorine strips natural oils.
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Stained Sinks: Rusty colors indicate iron; blue-green means copper corrosion.
How Water Doctor Protects You
Our water tests identify exact contaminants. Then we match you with solutions:
"Most families need customized fixes—not one-size-fits-all filters. That’s why we design systems targeting YOUR water issues."
→ Example: East Gwillimbury homeowner reduced lead by 99% with our reverse osmosis + pH balancer.
Simple First Step
Request a Water Doctor test kit (just mail us a sample). Or try this DIY check:
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Fill a clear glass; wait 1 hour.
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Sediment at the bottom? You need filtration.
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Smell bleach? Excess chlorine is present.
Don’t gamble with your health.
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