How Microplastics Are Contaminating Your Water & What You Can Do About It

Microplastics have become a silent invader in our daily lives, and one of the most concerning places they are found is in our drinking water. Whether you drink bottled water, tap water, or well water, studies show that tiny plastic particles are present in nearly all water sources—and they are making their way into our bodies.

If you live in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Glendale, or Tempe, there’s a good chance your water contains invisible plastic contaminants. At Candid Water Solutions, we provide state-of-the-art water filtration systems designed to remove microplastics and other harmful substances, giving you the purest, cleanest water possible.

How Do Microplastics Get Into Your Drinking Water?

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size that come from larger plastics breaking down or being directly released into the environment. These particles are too small for standard municipal water treatment plants to filter out, meaning they flow straight into your home’s water supply.

The Top Ways Microplastics Enter Your Water:

🔹 Plastic Bottles & Packaging – Over time, plastic water bottles break down, releasing microscopic plastic particles into the water inside them.
🔹 Municipal Tap Water – Water treatment facilities are not designed to filter microplastics, allowing them to pass through into city water supplies.
🔹 Well Water & Groundwater – In rural Arizona, well water can be contaminated by agriculture runoff, plastic debris, and industrial pollution.
🔹 Synthetic Clothing & Laundry Water – Every time you wash polyester, nylon, or spandex clothing, tiny fibers shed into the water, eventually entering the groundwater.
🔹 Breakdown of Plastic Waste – Arizona’s hot climate accelerates plastic degradation, allowing plastics to release particles into lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

📢 Shocking Facts About Microplastics in Water:
✅ The average person consumes a credit card’s worth of plastic every week.
✅ Bottled water contains TWICE as many microplastics as tap water.
✅ Microplastics have been found in over 83% of global water samples, including U.S. tap water.

💧 If you’re drinking water, you’re probably drinking plastic, too.

Are Microplastics Harmful to Your Health?

Scientists are still studying the long-term effects of microplastic exposure, but research suggests serious concerns:

🚨 Microplastics can disrupt hormones – Many plastics contain BPA, phthalates, and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals that interfere with hormonal balance and reproductive health.
🚨 They may cause inflammation & gut issues – Studies suggest that tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the gut and organs, causing chronic inflammation.
🚨 They can carry toxic chemicals – Microplastics act as sponges for pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial toxins, which can enter the body when consumed.
🚨 Plastic particles have been found in human blood – A study detected microplastics in the bloodstream of 80% of tested individuals, raising concerns about their impact on cardiovascular health.

How to Remove Microplastics from Your Water

While boiling water can kill bacteria, it does NOT remove microplastics. The most effective way to ensure your water is plastic-free is to use high-performance filtration systems.

1. Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration: The Best Defense Against Microplastics

A reverse osmosis system is the gold standard for water purification, removing up to 99% of microplastics and contaminants.

🔹 Effectively filters out plastic particles, chlorine, lead, pesticides, and heavy metals.
🔹 Provides ultra-clean, bottled-quality drinking water straight from your tap.
🔹 Reduces reliance on bottled water, which often contains more microplastics than tap water.

📢 A Reverse Osmosis System = Plastic-Free, Purified Water at Home!

🔗 Learn more: Reverse Osmosis Systems

2. Whole-Home Water Filtration: Stop Microplastics at Every Tap

If you’re concerned about microplastics in your shower water, cooking water, and washing water, a whole-home filtration system is the answer.

🔹 Filters out microplastics, chlorine, and contaminants BEFORE they enter your home’s plumbing.
🔹 Protects your appliances, skin, and overall water quality.
🔹 Ideal for homes in Arizona dealing with hard water and water pollution.

🔗 Learn more: Whole-Home Filtration

3. Ditch Bottled Water & Choose Sustainable Alternatives

One of the best ways to reduce microplastic exposure is to stop using bottled water altogether.

✔️ Most bottled water contains MORE microplastics than tap water.
✔️ Plastic waste contributes to pollution and environmental damage.
✔️ Investing in an at-home water filtration system eliminates the need for bottled water.

💧 Switch to glass or stainless steel reusable water bottles and fill them with filtered water!

Is Arizona Tap Water Safe from Microplastics?

Unfortunately, Arizona’s tap water is NOT free from microplastics. Due to plastic pollution, aging infrastructure, and industrial waste, microplastics have been found in both municipal tap water and well water sources.

If you live in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Glendale, or Tempe, you need a reliable filtration system to remove microplastics and other contaminants from your water.

Protect Your Family with Microplastic-Free Water!

At Candid Water Solutions, we provide expert water testing and custom filtration solutions to help Arizona homeowners enjoy pure, healthy drinking water.

🔹 Certified Water Testing – We test for microplastics, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
🔹 Reverse Osmosis Filtration – Removes up to 99% of plastic particles and pollutants.
🔹 Whole-Home Filtration – Protects your entire household from microplastics, chlorine, and chemical exposure.
🔹 Expert Installation & Service – Trusted by homeowners across Arizona.

🚰 Take control of your water quality today!

📞 Call (480) 482-0697 for a FREE consultation!
🌐 Visit: https://www.candidh2o.com/

Stop drinking plastic—start drinking pure, clean water. 💙💧