Water Guidebook from Alb Filter
In our guides, you'll find everything you need to know about water, water filters and water treatment. Whether you want to improve the quality of your tap water, learn more about water pollution or simply discover the best solution for clean and healthy drinking water - we have the answers. Our Guidebook cover topics from drinking water regulations to special filter solutions for camping and vacations. Find out how to optimize your drinking water and what to look out for when using Tapwater .
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Ingredients in drinking water
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Environment and health
Water quality cities and vacation destinations
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Camping
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Our Tapwater
German drinking water is considered to be the best monitored foodstuff. Find out more here.
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Ingredients in the Tapwater
This Guidebook explains why harmful substances in drinking water can cause problems.
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pH value of the water
Find out all about the pH value, acids, bases and their significance when it comes to drinking water.
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Test water quality
What options are there for analyzing drinking water? What can be checked and how useful is such a test?
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Heavy metals in water
Some heavy metals are important for the body in small quantities, others are harmful. We explain.
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Microplastics Tapwater
Alongside climate change, the spread of microplastics is one of the biggest human impacts on the environment.
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Bacteria in the Tapwater
There are increasing reports of bacterial contamination in Tapwater. How dangerous is this?
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German Drinking Water Ordinance 2023
The amendment to the Drinking Water Ordinance in Germany, which has been in force since June 2023, brings important changes.
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Is Tapwater healthy?
We often drink Tapwater to cover our daily fluid requirements. But is it really healthy? Find out more!
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Temperature Tapwater
How cold does the water come out of the tap? Is warm water healthier than cold water? What are the pros and cons of drinking temperature?
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Legionella & temperature: Are we at risk from saving energy?
Lower hot water temperatures encourage the growth of legionella.
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Aerator, aerator regulator, aerator. What is that actually?
Aerators reduce the amount of water flowing through and ensure an even jet.
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Rust in the water
Brown water from the tap? Find out everything you need to know about rust in water, whether it is harmful and what you can do about it.
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Ingredients in drinking water
Guidebook water filter
Filtering water. Are water filters useful?
Find out why water filtration is important and how you can use it to protect your health and the environment.
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Water filter in the kitchen
Treating drinking water in the kitchen again? Find out about the differences between the various systems and their advantages and disadvantages.
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Types of water filters
Filters for the house entrance, end point filters, outdoor filters. What's available on the market?
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Advantages of water filters
What advantages do I have as a consumer by purchasing my own water filter.
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How do you measure water quality?
How do TDS / PPM / EC conductivity meters relate to water quality? What do these meters really show us?
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Risk of contamination with can filters
Jug and table water filters are popular, but their filtered water can easily become contaminated, especially in hot weather.
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Activated carbon filter for water
Find out all about activated carbon. What is it and what does activated carbon filter? What are the differences? How does filtration work?
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What is activated charcoal?
And what makes it so irreplaceable as a filter medium? We answer these and other questions about activated carbon in this Guidebook.
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Microplastic filter for drinking water
Microplastics are a health risk. The best way to filter the small particles out of your water.
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Water filter for hormones
How do hormones get into the water cycle and what options are there for filtering them out of the water?
Legionella filter
If legionella is found to be positive, a legionella filter provides reliable protection against infection.
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Water filter cartridges
Everyday water filters use special filter cartridges to reduce pollutants and germs.
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Filtration technologies and filter processes
There are a number of different filtration technologies to purify our water.
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Chlorine in drinking water
In Germany, water is treated with chlorine to protect it from bacteria. However, studies point to possible health risks.
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Guidebook Environment and Health
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are often seen as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. But how sustainable are they really?
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How much water do I need to drink
Everyone's water requirement is different. Our calculator shows what the minimum amount should be.
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Corona in drinking water?
The coronavirus has changed our everyday lives in many ways. Can it spread via drinking water?
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Plasticizers in water bottles: Myth or truth?
Plastic bottles release these substances into the water.
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Drink lots of water for clear skin?
Water is vital for many bodily functions and also affects our skin. Find out more!
Tapwater Pregnancy
Tapwater or bottled water during pregnancy. What should you bear in mind?
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Tapwater or mineral water
We examine both variants on topics such as health, the environment and economics.
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Guidebook Camping
Silver ions for water tank
The antibacterial effect is supposed to keep drinking water germ-free for a long time. How safe is this method?
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Saving water in a motorhome
How you can reduce your water consumption in your motorhome and become more self-sufficient.
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Fill up with water on the go
How and where you can safely fill up with water on the road with your motorhome and what you should look out for.
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Guidebook water quality vacation countries
Croatia
Croatia is a very popular vacation destination. Can you drink the Tapwater in Croatia?
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Italy
Italy is one of the most popular summer vacation destinations. But what about Tapwater?
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France
As a vacation destination, France attracts millions of people from near and far every year. How is the tap water quality?
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Portugal
Portugal on the Atlantic is an attractive destination for wintering. What is the water quality like here?
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Switzerland
All is still well with the world in Switzerland. Blooming meadows, happy cows and crystal-clear water - or is it?
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Austria
How clean is the water in our direct neighbor Austria? Are there regulations comparable to those in Germany?
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Greece
Greece has beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine. But what about the drinking water?
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Netherlands
The Netherlands is surrounded by water. Does this affect the quality of tap water?
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Turkey
Turkey is criss-crossed by sparkling waters. But what is the water quality like in the land of two continents?
Sweden
Sweden, known for its impressive landscapes, includes dense forests and long coastlines. But what is the water quality like?
Norway
Norway, famous for its majestic fjords and rugged mountain landscapes, attracts visitors from all over the world. But what about the water quality?
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Guidebook water quality cities and regions
Hamburg
Drinking water quality in Hamburg - How clean is the Tapwater in the Hanseatic city
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