One alternative to bottled water is water filtration. You can install a water filtration system into your home to purify your tap water. You’ll be healthier, happier, and the water will taste better.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting drinking water standards nationally. There are more than 80 water contaminants the EPA regulates. These include:
- Arsenic
- E-coli
- Chlorine
- Lead
- And much more
These contaminants may be found in your drinking water – sometimes in trace amounts and sometimes in great amounts. A good water filtration system will remove these contaminants from your drinking water before it is served.
Which Type Of Water Filtration System Is Best?
There are different types of water filtration systems. As an example, many water utility companies use chlorine in their processing. Too much chlorine in your drinking water, however, can be bad. So ask your utility company if they use chlorine. The best type of water filtration system for filtering out chlorine in your drinking water is a carbon/KDF absorption combination filter.
Not all types of water filters remove all contaminants, so be sure to ask your service provider or read the label if you buy a water filtration system over the counter. You should know for sure what types of contaminants it filters.
Cost is another factor to consider when purchasing a water filtration system for your home. Some water filters are too expensive to be worthwhile. You don’t want dirt cheap, but you don’t need a huge industrial filter either. Something middle of the road will do. You really shouldn’t spend more than $300 on a water filtration system for your home.
In today’s world, it can’t hurt to be safe where your drinking water is concerned. Filter your water for the best and healthiest results for your family.
