All homes do not have access to clean and safe drinking water, which isn’t available to everyone today. Water-borne diseases and health issues caused by unsafe drinking water can pose a serious risk and cause harm to one’s health, and as such, water purifiers can ensure clean and safe drinking water. Here are a few reasons a water purifier is a good investment for one’s health: 1. Removes chemical contaminants Tap water is treated very often with chlorine by municipal water treatment facilities. While these disinfectants neutralize parasites, bacteria, and pathogens, they could also leave behind harmful byproducts like trihalomethanes and chloramines, whose long-term exposure has been linked to serious health issues like cancer. Reverse osmosis water purifiers and activated carbon filters absorb the chlorine molecules, bind them to a surface, and prevent them from passing through the filter. The removal of chlorine also improves the taste and odor of water and may reduce any ill health effects that could result from drinking water with very high levels of chlorine. 2. Ensures added security Contaminants from pollution, outdated or faulty water pies, residue from pesticides (in the case of well water), and even extreme weather conditions can put a strain on municipal water treatment facilities.