Water Fountains and Negative Ions
Water fountains have many beneficial effects that extend beyond aesthetic beauty, and the peaceful state that listening to flowing water can bring. Although you may think of your water fountain as simply a decorative item, as it’s running it is actually improving the quality of the air in your home or office. You’ve probably heard of the ‘ionic’ craze that’s currently sweeping through the electronics industry, from expensive ionic air purifiers to ionic hair dryers – but most people don’t understand how positive and negative ions work.
The air is electrically charged with both positive and negative ions. Positive ions are emitted by all standard household appliances such as microwaves, computers, televisions, refrigerators, etc. Breathing in these positive ions each day can contribute to feelings of decreased energy and overall reduced health, which most people aren't aware of. Negative ions, on the other hand, are found in fresh mountain air, beaches, streams, and running water. According to WebMD, once negative ions reach our bloodstream, they are believed to produce biochemical reactions which increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to:
- Alleviate depression
- Relieve stress
- Boost our daytime energy
Water fountains can enrich the air in your home with negative ions, which in turn reduce the air pollution. A negative ion charge is created by the rupturing of the water molecule as water splashes. Dust and other airborne impurities are attracted by the negative ions, which means your water fountain is actively working to purify the air as they are running.
The constantly moving water in a fountain will not only relax you with its soothing sounds, but will also enliven you and your loved ones with negative ions. Not only is it much more attractive than an ionic air purifier, but it is also potentially much less costly – you can search for water fountains by price, material, and even style to find the one that’s perfect for your home or office space.