Henri de Troostembergh What are PFAS really ? You do not see them. You do not feel them. And yet they enter your body every day. They are the PFAS. Molecules so small that they slip into a glass of water… and... 14 Nov 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Tap water in Belgium — What they don't say You turn on the tap.. The water flows, clear. It seems perfect, doesn’t it? Fresh, clear, odourless. And yet, in every glass there is more than it seems. You are told that it is “drinkable”. C... 6 Nov 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Tap water in Belgium: an illusion of comfort In Belgium, we like to say that tap water is “perfectly drinkable”. That is true — on paper. But “drinkable” does not mean “healthy”. Or “pure”. Water meets legal standards, not... 6 Nov 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Why mineralise after osmosis? Reverse osmosis is a powerful method to purify water, removing almost all contaminants. However, this purification also removes some essential minerals, such as calcium and... 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Comparison Tap - Bottle - Reverse Osmosis 📊 For a family of 3-4 people (average consumption of 4L/day) Criteria Tap water Bottled water Osmosis device Annual costs 💰 ~€2 (water bill) €600-1200 (depending on brand) €400/year Quality 🌊 Pot... Tap water vs bottled water Water consumption for a family Water filters for families Water purification Waterfilters 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Does tap water contain hazardous substances? Even though it is regulated, tap water can contain unwanted elements: ❌ Chlorine: Used for disinfection, but affects the taste. ❌ Nitrates & pesticides: Present in certain areas... 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh How can a water filter save you money? There is often talk about the taste, the purity, the plastic... But rarely about the real weight of our way of consuming water: what it costs, what it causes to lose, and what it could yield — to... 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Which type of water filter to choose? Water is essential for life, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have direct access to pure and contaminant-free water. Water filtration is an effective solution to the qu... 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh Why filter your water at home? Is tap water really drinkable? Many people think that tap water is completely pure, but it often contains chlorine, pesticide residues, and heavy metals. These substances... 30 Jan 2025
Henri de Troostembergh 3 Reasons to Stop Drinking Bottled Water 1. A huge cost in the long term A family of 4 spends an average of €500 per year on bottled water. A water filter costs much less over several years. 2. A disaster ... 30 Jan 2025
