Boiling doesn’t remove chemicals like lead, pesticides, or heavy metals. In fact, if you boil lead-contaminated water, you can concentrate the toxin. Not cool, science.
For chemical worries, you need a filter or distilled water. Boiling is only a microbe-buster, not a catch-all solution. Think of it as your first line of defense, not the whole army.
What About Fancy Water Filters?
Filters are great, but most pitcher filters don’t sterilize—they remove taste, chlorine, and some solids. They’re like a spa treatment for water, not a kill-switch.
Boiling, though? That’s the nuclear option for germs. No filter can touch a minute of rolling boil for pure safety. Choose your tool based on the threat level.