Water Filtration

Water filtration systems are very beneficial for many reasons. Water filtration has become a hot topic as more and more reports of pollution and chemicals in the nation’s water supply keep surfacing. You can easily go to any superstore and purchase one of a dozen different types of water filters that are on the market today. Online purchases of water filters have been growing in recent years due to a larger variety and usually a lower price for the consumer. Here are 5 of the top selling water filters on the market today and their benefits:

1. Water Pitcher Filters are by far the most popular filters on the market. Low initial cost and ease of use make water pitcher filters an easy purchase. Water pitchers mostly use carbon filtration which reduces the chlorine and chemicals that are in tap water. It is very important to change these filters often and to use them as directed to receive the benefits. Water pitchers normally cost very little to purchase, but can cost more per gallon over time compared to countertop water filters.

2. Faucet Filters are the second most popular water filters. They normally consist of the same type of filters that you would find a water pitcher filter, but they are installed directly on your faucet. It is also very important to change these filters as instructed due to the small size of the filter. Faucet filters are sometimes a concern due to the fact that there is very little contact time between the filter surface and the water passing through. Faucet filters are also economical on the initial purchase, similar to water pitcher filters

3. Countertop Water Filters are very popular and are very economical. Unlike water pitchers, countertop water filters are connected directly to your faucet, which make it easier to use your filtered water for cooking, cleaning vegetables, drinking and ice cubes. Most countertop water filters use carbon as well as other technologies which give you a higher level of filtration than most water pitcher filters and faucet filters.

4. Reverse Osmosis Filters were very popular in the last couple of decades. Reverse osmosis is a water purification system which uses a membrane combined with carbon filtration to remove almost everything from the water. Reverse osmosis is the most expensive of all of the most popular water filtration systems in use today. Initial purchase price can range from $150 to over $2,000 depending on who you go with. There are some questions raised as to the benefits of “pure” water due to the fact that reverse osmosis removes the important minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which are naturally occurring in our water supplies. Filter replacements can be quite expensive and some systems require professional maintenance.

5. Portable Water Filters are very convenient for getting water on the go as they can quickly and easily convert water from a river or stream into drinking water. Bottled water can be another good choice when travelling in foreign countries where water quality might be different from what you normally drink. However, growing concerns over plastic waste and the energy required to actually bottle the water have put a negative spotlight on the bottled water industry as of late.

Additional types of filters such as shower filters, whole house water filters, and bottle-less water coolers are also available. Needless to say, it is very important to know what is in the water in your particular area before you invest in a water filter system. Any filtration is better than no filtration, but it is important to purchase a filter that will fit your needs and that of your family.

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