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There's no doubt about it, whole-house water treatment systems are fast becoming a necessity as the quality of our water deteriorates. However, many of the leading types will not fully protect you, despite costing a small fortune. Discover what to look for here to protect your health and save your hard-earned cash in the process.
Today, there are just so many types of home water treatment system to choose from, so let's look at what you need to know to make an informed decision.
Effective whole-house water treatment systems will ensure that 99% of all the main contaminants including chlorine, lead, VOCs, THMs, lead and pesticides are removed.
As you may know, only purifying your drinking water is not enough as you can absorb more harmful toxins while taking a short shower than by consuming many liters of unfiltered water! This is partly because the chlorine used to disinfect your supply converts into chloroform gas and is inhaled while you shower.
It is best to avoid any reverse osmosis system or distillation type as they are not effective against synthetic toxins like pesticides and do not adequately protect you from THMs and parasitic cysts.
In addition they are expensive to purchase and maintain and discard most of the water they use.
The only ones that are recommended by the US EPA are activated carbon filters and these can achieve the 99% removal rate.
The most effective ones use a dual process with ion exchange and sub micron filtering and can be fitted in a couple of hours by a licensed plumber. Then you only need to change the filter every three-five years, a task that you can do yourself.
Beware of any company that claims certified components vs a certified product. If the product itself is not certified, you have no way of knowing what you are getting!
You should be able to get one for around $1000 and remember that paying more does not mean you get a better filter!
These effective systems not only protect your health and future well-being but you will also notice some more immediate beneficial effects like softer hair and smoother skin as all the chlorine is removed before you shower and bathe.
As you can see, once you know what to look for, you can select effective whole-house water treatment systems easily and safeguard your present and future health.
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