Water Filtration

Home water filters are used to purify the water either at the tap, the shower, or throughout the home. Filtered water is safer, beneficial to good health, and reduces exposure to the many contaminants that can be found in water. They use no more energy than water being pushed through pipes.

Filters are used to remove sediment, particles, and dirt. They also absorb pollutants. They also remove bacteria, chlorine, cysts, and VOCs - volatile organic chemicals. The taste of the water is improved and most filters take away pollutants but leave beneficial minerals behind.

There is a variety of filter systems available on the market. Budget, need, and space will likely influence the type chosen for an individual home. All are effective and produce healthy and safe drinking water.

Faucet filters are attached to the faucet or at the point of use. The water is purified as it passes through a filter. These are very effective systems to use. Most of them are relatively easy to attach. They usually have replaceable filter cartridges.

Whole-house filters are especially good for large homes. They are attached at the point where the water enters the home. The water at the tap, shower, bath and toilet are all purified as it passes through the filters. An added benefit to this is that because less contaminants remain in the water fewer of them can escape to the air. The result in this case is purer air as well.

Shower filters are attached to the shower head. They can also be attached to hand-held shower wands. The resulting pure water can reduce or alleviate the incidences of skin problems such as rashes and other irritations.

Drinking water filters can be faucet filters, whole-house filters, or pitcher containers that easily go in the refrigerator. There are also individual systems such as filter straws and filtration bottles.

Counter models sit on the counter. Under sink/counter models are designed to be installed out of sight. They are larger than counter top models. Yet they are every bit as effective in treating water.

Home water filters promote good health. In today’s economy, they are definitely cheaper in the long run than bottled water. They also remove about 2,000 contaminants as well as some known poisons that can be found in water supplies.

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