Water Filtration

Chances are if you’re reading this article you’re in the market for a water filtration system. You don’t need to be convinced that your tap water is not as safe as many people believe or for that matter neither is bottled water. In this article, we’re going to cover the 4 main tap water filtration systems, from the basic, less expensive system to the more expensive whole house system.

These systems can be purchased locally in most parts of the country as well as online for big savings if you shop smart. After having done extensive research, the following 4 systems appear to meet the needs of most everyone.

System #1 - Sports Bottle Filters - If you want something fast and easy a sport bottle filter is the way to go. This type of product takes the place of bottled water. This is basically a sporty-looking bottle that contains an internal filter cartridge that filters out chlorine, lead, and chemical pollutants. The average cost is $25-$45 and will filter about 40 gallons of water. Compare that to 40 gallons of bottled water and it’s a real deal.

System #2 -Countertop Water Filter Systems - These tap water filtration systems sit on your counter top and attach directly to your kitchen faucet. They are very easy to use, as you simply need to push a button to turn it on. You can spend under $100 on a quality unit, and at that price you are still getting the safest possible water for pennies a gallon.

System #3 - Under Sink Filtration Systems - These tap water filtration systems perform the same functions as the system mentioned above, however, you have the added convenience of it being installed under your kitchen sink. Some people prefer this system because it leaves them more room on their kitchen counter top. The units also run from just under $100 to approximately $300. Both systems #2 & #3 above can be easily installed by most people in a few minutes.

System #4 - Whole House Water Filtration Systems - These tap water filtration systems connect directly to where your water enters your home. They filter all the water that enters your home including all taps, faucets, showers, etc. They are out of sight and out of mind, however, you’ll notice the difference in the quality of the water you drink, cook, bathe, and wash your clothes in. The cost for this type of system runs from about $1,000 to $3,000, and you will need to hire a plumber to install this type of system.

Important Points - The absolute best tap water filtration systems use a dual filter system which is a combination of carbon filtration ion exchange and sub-micron filtration. Write that down or copy this article, and make sure the system you purchase uses that technology. Price is not necessarily an indication of performance. There are cheap filtration systems but they are cheap for a reason (they don’t use the technology mentioned).

By the same token, there are tap water filtration systems that are quite expensive but don’t get the job done for the very same reason mentioned above. Then, there are systems that use the right technology but cost you the high end of the price range due to dealer mark ups. It is relatively easy to buy a high quality water filtration system if you just do a little homework.

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