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With so many types and models available, how do you choose the best kitchen faucet filter? This article will show you what to look for so that you get a system that removes all of the harmful contaminants in the supply today.
It is estimated that there are literally thousands of harmful chemicals in our drinking water today. These include pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, lead and THMs.
While many kitchen faucet filters are able to remove some of the chemicals, only a handful can effectively remove them all. Let's look at the two main types, reverse osmosis (RO) and carbon filters.
A reverse osmosis kitchen faucet with filter can effectively remove some of the chlorine and lead but struggles with the harmful synthetic toxins like pesticides and prescription drugs. This is because they are molecularly smaller than water and easily slip through their inadequate filters.
They also waste a tremendous amount of water. One of these systems delivering 5 gallons of treated water per day may discharge 40 to 90 gallons of wastewater per day to the septic system.
A far more effective and cheaper alternative is to use the latest cutting-edge technology in the form of an activated granular carbon kitchen faucet filter.
The best ones are able to get rid of 99% of all the main contaminants, including the harmful synthetic ones. Their dual action filters are able to physically and chemically remove the chemicals to leave healthy and nicer tasting water.
You should also look for a system that delivers a consistent and decent flow rate. Many are slow so look for one that can deliver up to 30 gallons per hour as a guide.
Depending on your needs, you have two choices, a countertop or under counter filter. Although the latter ones cost a little more, they are hidden from view and free up valuable counter space!
Finally, a word about price. When it comes to water filters, paying more does not guarantee you a better system, in fact quite the opposite is true.
A quality carbon countertop kitchen faucet filter should cost around $120 with the under counter ones coming in at around $180. These only require a simple filter change every six months with average use and work out to around 10 a gallon.
A RO system can cost many times more and still leave contaminants in your supply.
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