Tips For Choosing A Whole House Water Filtration System

By Christopher Kelly


There are many benefits to filtering your own H2O. This is a decision that will benefit you economically and health wise. There can be a number of ways to filter and you want to select the best option to meet your needs. Filtering options range from pitchers to under sink filters, to a whole house water filtration system. Consumers should know what they are getting and how they benefit.

There are a number of tips that can assist you in selecting the best filter to meet your needs. There are many contaminants present in water. Folks want to look at the technologies, certification, the basics of filters, and the cost. You should take time to do a side by side comparison of quality and cost before you invest in a particular brand.

You will notice during your research that not all systems filter the same toxins. It is important to first identify what toxin currently flow from the faucets. You want to be able to reduce or eliminate the toxins that are polluting your H2O.

Folks can get a water quality report from their provider that will identify what contaminants are coming from your faucets. Home tests are also available at the local home improvement store. In addition, Folks can hire a private company to analyze the water for toxins. Once the toxins have been identified the consumer can streamline the search and choose the best product for their need.

Not every product is the same as another so efficacy varies. As an example, a softener model will decrease calcium and magnesium but will not eliminate other toxins. The mechanical filter method eliminates microbial cysts and other deposits but not chemical toxins. A carbon filter will range in efficiency. The most effective systems eliminate toxins like chlorine, asbestos, lead, and mercury.

From the basic to the advanced, common household filters fall into three categories, pitchers, under the sink, and entire home. The pitcher is the most basic in systems. These devices use gravity to filter. They need no setup and are very convenient. The drawback is that you will need to refill the pitcher.

The under sink systems filter in a smaller secondary faucet instead of the main sink faucet. Just as the pitcher does, this model filters at the point of drinking. The systems that manage the entire house are advanced models that begin filtering at the point of entry. When water enters the property line from the public supply, it is filtered resulting in a treated liquid flowing through your entire house.

Homeowners may also want to add a salt free softener to prevent scale build up in the pipes and appliances. Like the filters that manage the entire home, these systems are installed at the water line. The price for these systems depends on the type you choose. Depending on your needs, one may be a better fit than another. The model that is ideal for anyone is the one that treats entire home. With this system you can be sure every faucet is delivering clean liquid.




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