Your body needs water to stay hydrated and function properly. There are many different types of water available, like tap, spring, mineral, and distilled, each with pros and cons to consider.

1. Tap Water

Tap water is simply water that you get from your faucet, supplied through a system of pipes. Tap water comes from sources such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or underground aquifers.

Pros include:

It is convenient and affordable.

Public water agencies treat and test the water to remove impurities, such as bacteria, parasites, heavy metals, and chemicals.

It may be fluoridated to help prevent tooth decay.

It isn't bottled, so it has less of a negative impact on the environment.

Drawbacks include:

Many people complain about the taste of tap water. One study found that 26% of those

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