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GENERAL
Environmentally friendly solutions for bottled water
You probably know the images of beaches full of plastic waste. Much of this waste is due to bottled water. As humans, we like to …
What exactly is soft water?
The amount of calcium and magnesium in the water determine the hardness of water. Both minerals occur naturally in groundwater. The more of these minerals …
How much water can you filter with a ZeroWater filter?
Tastes differ. Can you taste the difference between tap water and filtered water? The taste of filtered water is better, and it also contains a …
What is the best way to purify drinking water?
Drinking water from the tap at home is safe. But is safe also healthy? Water purification companies work according to standards and guidelines for purifying …
Does ZeroWater remove arsenic?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 99% of the arsenic from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
TEA & COFFEE
How do you make a delicious cup of Earl Gray tea?
It is important to maintain your moisture balance. Sometimes you would like to alternate water with something else. You can do that perfectly with a …
Why is the TDS value of water so important?
ZeroWater started in the United States. Not all drinking water is drinkable there so there is a great need for good water filters. Such a filter has the purpose to make the water as pure as possible, but what does the name Zero in ZeroWater actually mean?
Björn Aarts about the best TDS for a nice cup of coffee
Water is rather important for coffee. After all, coffee consists of 98 percent water. Water must be clean, free from heavy metals and chloride and have a limited hardness.
CEO International Tea & Coffee academy tests ZeroWater
We at ZeroWater believe that people should just experience our product and let the results convince them.
ZeroWater products at Tea in Motion
We are proud that Teainmotion recognizes the importance of ZeroWater filters for the taste experience of tea, and now also included the products in its assortment!
Water quality is important for the taste of tea
Tea sommeliers are unanimous: “Pure water creates the best taste. By filtering water, lime, other minerals and salts are extracted from the water.
How the ZeroWater pitcher convinced Dilmah
Martin Kuiper of Tea Stories did an interview with the idea to offer Dilhan a ZeroWater pitcher afterwards. The conversation with Merrill unfolded like a journey through the history of Sri Lanka.
Tea workshop with Carine Baudry
ZeroWater does not only sponsor special tea events in the Netherlands; we also want to show the unique effect of our filter across the border.
Tea sommelier Michèle Decol tests (un)filtered water
In the United States, ZeroWater is mainly used by people who want to drink clean and healthy water. Here in Western Europe tap water is of such good quality that there is almost no chance of falling ill after drinking it.
ZeroWater now also available at Simon Levelt (Arnhem)
Simon Lévelt is a household name in the field of tea and related products within the Netherlands. In Arnhem you can now find our ZeroWater products in one of the Simon Lévelt stores!
ZeroWater products available at Teastation
At Teastation you can choose from an assortment of 170 types of loose tea. Black tea: pure or flavored, green tea: pure or flavored, white tea, fruit infusions, herbal compositions or a wide range of redbush. There are always 4 teas prepared and ready to be tasted at any time of day.
How do you enjoy your tea optimally?
98% of tea is water so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the smell and taste of your water has an enormous influence on your cup of tea. Tap water contains a lot of substances that influence the smell and most of all the taste of water.
WATER TESTS
What is PFOS and PFOA?
The chemical substances group PFAS has come under heavy fire in recent years. These are substances that are often used in the chemical industry. PFOS …
Does ZeroWater remove cyanide?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 31% of Cyanide from your tap water.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System reduces more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove fluoride?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 41% of the fluoride from your tap waters based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove beryllium?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 97% of beryllium from your tap water based on 150-liter filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove microplastics?
Yes! ZeroWater filters microplastics from your drinking water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Various water filter tests
Tap water is the cheapest way to drink water. The tap water in Europe meets the standards of safety requirements. The quality depends on where …
What is a TDS measurement?
TDS means Total Dissolved Solids, or the number of dissolved solids in drinking water. You can easily measure how many dissolved substances are present in …
How do you know that your drinking water is clean?
Drinking water from the tap is common in Northern Europe. Compared to other countries, Northern Europe has clean drinking water. Nevertheless, we increasingly read that …
5 well-known independent water laboratories
When drinking water you want to provide your body with the best quality water. Tap water in the Netherlands meets the safety standard, but is …
Are there chemicals in my drinking water?
In the Netherlands, drinking water is extracted from groundwater and surface water. Increasingly chemicals are found in the water used to make our drinking water. …
Independent lab tests ZeroWater
Tastes differ. This also applies to water. The smell and taste of ZeroWater filtered water is therefore optimal. And that is partly due to the …
Health Ranger Store tests filtration of glyphosate
According to the WHO health organization, glyphosate is a possible carcinogen. This chemical ends up in our groundwater through the use of weed killers. CWC …
How can you determine that your drinking water is not a good quality?
The quality of the drinking water differs per household. It depends on where the water is extracted in the Netherlands. The ground and surface water …
What pollution is in the water?
Our body consists largely of water. That’s why it is vital to drink enough water every day. Dutch tap water is considered one of the …
Why is lead in drinking water risky?
Lead in tap water has received a lot of attention in recent times. In most households, the lead content in tap water meets the standard. …
Does ZeroWater remove uranium?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 99% of the uranium from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove selenium?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 98% of Selenium from your tap water.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System reduces more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove iron?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 98% of the iron from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than the standard 2-Stage filters
Does ZeroWater remove sulphide?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 55% of the sulfide from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove mercury?
Yes! YES! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 96% of Mercury from your tap water.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove chromium?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 99% of the chromium from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove lead?
Yes! When tested according to the NSF protocol, based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use), ZeroWater removes 97% of the lead from your tap water.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove cobalt?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 99% of the cobalt from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove nitrate?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 liter filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 74% of the nitrate from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove cadmium?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 97% of Cadmium from your tap water.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System reduces more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove chlorine?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 95% of the chlorine from your tap water when tested according to the NSF protocol based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use).
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove zinc?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 98% of the zinc from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System removes more contaminants than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove manganese?
Yes! When tested in accordance with the NSF’s protocol based on a 150 litre filtration (double the rated usage), ZeroWater removes 98% of Manganese from your tap water.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System reduces more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove arsenic?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 99% of the arsenic from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove nitrite?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 81% of the nitrate from your tap water based on 150-liter filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
ZeroWater removes thallium?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 99% of the thallium from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration System reduces more contaminants than standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove silver?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 81% of the silver from your tap water based on 150-liter filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove asbestos?
Yes! ZeroWater removes 97% of asbestos from your tap water based on 150-liter filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove copper?
Yes! When tested according to the NSF protocol, based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use), ZeroWater removes 99% of the copper from your tap water. The Premium 5-Stage Ionization Exchanger Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-Stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove barium?
Yes! Zero Water removes 98% of the barium from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
Does ZeroWater remove antimony?
Yes! Zero Water removes 97% of the antimony from your tap water based on 150 liters of filtration (double the prescribed use) when tested according to the NSF protocol.
The Premium 5-stage Ionization Changer Filtration System removes more impurities than the standard 2-stage filters.
ZeroWater filters out glyphosate for 100%
Glyphosate, the most important ingredient of the well-known RoundUp, has been the subject of loads of discussions. One of the big questions is whether or not glyphosate effects the health and wellbeing of humans and animals alike.
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Are you looking for the latest information on clean drinking water and water quality? And are you interested in water filter tests, TDS measurements and tea sommeliers? Then, look no further. You’ll find everything about these topics and more on our ZeroWater blog.
Quality of drinking water
We believe it’s important that everyone has information about drinking water quality in their region. That’s why we write a lot of articles that provide information about the most common pollution. But of course, we also write about ways to purify your drinking water, and how you can test the quality of your drinking water. One of our best-known tests is the TDS measurement, but we also publish research done by independent laboratories on our site.
Information about water filters
There are currently many different water filters for sale, but which one is the best? You can read the opinions of water filtering experts in various blog articles. Think, for example, of a test done on the filtration of Glyphosate by the American Health Ranger Store.
Tips for the most delicious cup of tea
Filtration does not stop at a refreshing and invigorating glass of water. You can also make the most lovely tea with high-quality water. Learn from Mariëlla Erkens why water quality is so important for a good cup of tea. And join a tea experience workshop by Carine Baudry.
Well-known Belgian tea sommelier Michèle Decol has even done a blind test with filtered water. You can also find tips for making a delicious cup of tea or coffee on our blog.
