Dubai Can: why and how to choose the right filtration system for your home

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The Dubai Can initiative wants to encourage people to stop using plastic water bottles to reduce the reliance on single-use plastic across Dubai. We can all start making a difference from our homes installing a filtration system and drinking filtered tap water.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Tap water is safe to drink in the UAE
  • Local bottled water is tap water (read the label: “pure drinking water”)
  • Plastic releases toxic chemicals and micro particles in the water
  • BPA free bottles have another chemical that replaced BPA and we still don’t know the effects on our health
  • Sodium levels in tap water are totally safe, Sodium free water is a marketing initiative to boost sales: sodium in water is measured in microns and does not have any influence on our health.
  • If you are not sure about the quality of the water, always test your water to determine what type of filter you should use
  • Tap water has minerals and even if you are worried about your daily intake just make sure you eat the right foods: water needs to hydrate you, what you eat will give you the right amount of minerals and vitamins.
  • The PH of the local tap water is very good and alkaline
  • Tap water costs a few fills per liter while a one-liter bottle of water costs at least 5aed… you actually pay for the plastic, the storage, the transportation and logistics
  • Plastic lasts FOREVER, it never goes away

WHY A FILTER?

  • Local authorities can only guaranty the quality of the water to the point of entrance of the property/building but not after: clean tanks and pipes depend on facility management and building owners.
  • Water can contain some sand or extra chlorine that can be easily removed by a filter
  • Water dispensers use plastic gallons that are used many times and are stored at very high temperatures and toxic chemicals leach into the water!
  • Lab tests can help choose the right filter
  • If you really want to drink mineral water, choose brands that sell in glass bottles.

BEWARE!

  • Lab tests should be done by certified independent laboratories approved by local authorities.
  • Filter providers should recommend you to a third party to test the water.
  • Avoid scam and don’t trust suppliers who add some chemical drops to your water and turn it brown to scare you and convince you to buy expensive filters.
  • Filters should be regularly changed, at least once a year.


FIND A LIST OF SUPPLIERS HERE:

Individuals can install filtration systems at home for as low as 1.000aed! Contact Goumbook if you have any additional question, in the meantime you can find below a list of suppliers we have worked with and that are part of Dubai Can*.

To test your water we recommend Core Lab, www.corelab.com

You Can, We Can, Dubai Can!

* All suppliers are welcome to join the campaign. If you are a supplier and if you want to be part of Dubai Can, you can send us an email at ask@goumbook.com, we’d be happy to help you and we’ll send you more information about the technical requirements and the process to join.