Is tap water safe to drink in Singapore?

We all know that drinking water is important for us, right? But tap water in Singapore doesn’t always taste good – and that can put us off drinking enough of it. There are also elements in tap water that may not be great for your health in the long run. And what about the essential minerals that are lacking in most drinking water in Singapore?

Is tap water safe to drink in Singapore?

The tap water in Singapore is generally safe as drinking water. In a CNA Insider study conducted in 2019, water samples were collected from 15 taps across the island – from eateries, shopping centres, public toilets and HDB flats. The results showed that all the samples had no presence of bacteria. As for harmful metal contaminants like lead, they ranged from 0.02 to 0.3 parts per billion (ppb). Thankfully, these figures are way lower than the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 10ppb.

Despite this, there may still be some trace chemicals in tap water, like chlorine and sulphate, which are often used for disinfection. Also, in our homes, pipes may rust over time due to wear and tear leading to potentially harmful particles entering into the water supply.

Why is drinking water so important?

Hydration is necessary for the body to function. For one thing, water is essential for kidney health, as dehydration can result in crystals forming, which can hinder kidney function and lead to kidney-related diseases like kidney stones. Researchers in the UK, Australia and Canada have also found that drinking plenty of fluids helps the kidneys to clear sodium, urea and waste products from the body. This can lower the risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

Also, did you know that fatigue is one of the main effects of dehydration?

Around 50 to 60 percent of our bodies are made up of water; not having enough of it in our system can cause us to feel more tired than usual as the body is working harder to pump nutrients to the cells, says Harvard Health Publishing.

What’s an alternative to tap water in Singapore?

Natural Springs Australia sources its spring water from the Black Hills mountains in Victoria. It’s fresh and free from contamination and additives, so you won’t have to worry about trace metals or chemicals in your drinking water. The spring water is drawn directly from the source with all its natural mineral content and properties kept intact. It’s then naturally filtered to remove any fine clay and impurities, and ozone-treated to enable it to remain bacteria-free when it gets bottled. And with all natural minerals and electrolytes intact, it has a pH of 8.1 and undergoes no chemical treatment.

You can have it delivered to your home or office. Also, with a Natural Springs water dispenser, you can enjoy clean and great tasting mineral water at any time of the day. Working from home a lot? Having a water dispenser at home makes it easier and more convenient to increase your water intake! Tip: Place it near your home office so you’ll be reminded to take regular water breaks.

Getting a dispenser is a great option if you’re not keen on investing in an expensive water filter, since the only payment required is a refundable $250 deposit for the dispenser. As for the water, it’s affordably priced at $19.90 for a 19-litre bottle. There’s free delivery with a minimum spend.

Minerals are what our body is made up of, so drinking mineral water is a huge step in helping the body maintain itself.

Recycle and reuse!

Natural Springs Australia offers a collection service for its customers, so that used bottles can be sanitised and refilled. Made of recyclable, non-toxic polycarbonate, some are given a new lease of life and transformed into plastic pallets used in the same warehouse. On top of that, the company also offsets its carbon footprint by planting 500 trees each year.

More advantages of using this mineral water

Ordering water from Natural Springs Australia is easy as there’s an easy booking sytem and you get a choice of delivery window.  The water quality complies with both Australian standards and international code (ISO9002). It’s bottled in Singapore, and the sustainability aspects are transparent, with more details on the website. At $19.90 a recyclable bottle, I think it’s well worth it! The water dispenser has both cold and hot taps, and last for years.

Special offer: Mention “EL3” during checkout to receive three free bottles when signing up as a new customer and ordering a water dispenser at the same time!

The tap water at our house is really not nice… old pipes, I think. We haven’t looked back after getting a Natural Springs water dispenser years ago. There’s no worry about changing filters or making sure the water’s cold or hot either. And it tastes divine!

Find out more about Natural Springs Australia at naturalsprings.com.sg.

7 helpful minerals in Natural Springs water

Here’s a look at some of the minerals found in this water and how they can help your body.

#1 Sodium: Helps conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain your body’s proper balance of water and other minerals.

#2 Magnesium: Supports muscle and nerve function, and energy production, it also helps reduce the risk of blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.

#3 Calcium: Your heart, muscles, bones and nerves all need calcium. Some studies suggest that it may also help protect your body against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.

#4 Potassium: Functions as an electrolyte in the body and helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals. It can also reduce blood pressure and water retention, and protect against strokes, osteoporosis and kidney stones.

#5 Sulphate: This is the fourth most abundant anion (negatively charged ion) in our blood; it prevents blood from coagulating, helps to maintain optimal neurological health and improves the taste of water.

#6 Chloride: Chloride (not chlorine) is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure and the pH of your body fluids.

#7 Bicarbonate: Bicarbonates help your body to prevent type 2 diabetes through the improvement of the metabolism and gut microbiota composition.

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