The days are shorter now, the weather has turned, and most of us are spending more time under our own roofs. The heating goes on, the kettle gets more use, and the glass of water on the bedside table becomes a habit. Many people drink more water at home in the colder months than they do in summer, often without noticing. The longer we stay in, the more we tend to notice what our water is doing.
Why do water problems show up when we spend more time at home?
When we are out during the day, we rarely think about our water. At home, we use it constantly. We fill the kettle several times an evening, run the dishwasher after dinner, wash up, have a bath, and pour a glass for each child before bed. Small problems that were easy to ignore start to stand out when the water is in use all day.
Is tap water safe to drink in Ireland and the UK?
Tap water across Ireland and the UK is monitored against national and EU standards, and the public supply is safe to drink. The World Health Organization also stresses that people need enough water every day, and that the water should be clean and acceptable to them. That second point is where many households run into trouble. Water can meet every safety standard and still taste of chlorine or leave a film in the glass. These are matters of comfort, but comfort is what keeps a family drinking enough water.
Why does the water in our kitchen taste off?
Tap water usually tastes off for a few reasons. Water suppliers add a small amount of chlorine to keep it safe as it travels through the pipes, so you may notice it as a faint smell or taste. Water that has sat in pipes or a tank overnight can taste stronger or stale, which is more noticeable in the morning. Some tastes come from minerals in the water, or from older pipework in the home. Cold weather can also change how water tastes to you, because we notice flavours more when we drink a glass slowly at home.
Why is limescale showing up everywhere in the house?
Limescale is one of the first things many families notice once they spend more time at home. It shows up in the kettle, the taps, the shower screen and on the glasses after the dishwasher runs. Washing can come out stiffer than before, and soap lathers less well, so you end up using more of it. Over time, limescale builds up inside appliances too.
It makes the kettle slower, the washing machine less efficient and the dishwasher harder to keep running well. Your local water provider can tell you how hard your supply is, which is a good first step if these signs sound familiar.
How can you improve your drinking water and protect your home?
A reverse osmosis system is one of the most direct ways to improve how your drinking water tastes and feels at the tap. Water passes through a fine membrane that holds back many dissolved substances, leaving a cleaner, more neutral tasting water for drinking and cooking. The ArkkZ Water Filtration System from Renewell Water is designed for everyday household use and gives families fresher tasting water on tap every evening.
For limescale, a water softener treats the problem at the source. It reduces the minerals that cause build up, so the kettle, dishwasher and washing machine can keep working as they should. The Blu Softener from Renewell Water is a practical option for households that notice limescale throughout the home.
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