subject: The Importance of Water Filtration System [print this page] Water is a basic human needWater is a basic human need. We all must drink several glasses of it everyday to become healthy and to maintain our health. Children especially need to drink plenty of water to assist them in growing up healthy. But if it does not taste or smell good to them they will not drink it and if your tap water is full of impurities you may not want them too. One way to address the problem is by using a water filtration system in your home.
A water filtration system is a system that filters out and removes impurities from your tap. Removing these impurities improves the smell, taste and health of the water in your home and makes it easier to encourage children to drink the amount that they need everyday. This article will help you to choose the right water filtration system for your home.
!) Test the water
The first step you should take when choosing a water Filtration system is to have the water currently coming from your tap tested. Testing will show what if any impurities are in your there and can help you choose the filter type that will work best for you.
2) Choose a water filter system
There are three types of water filter systems currently available. The first type is a pitcher type system. This type utilizes a container to filter. It is the least effective as well as the least expensive. With this system you will need to change filters a lot.
A faucet mounted filter system is one that mounts either on the faucet or under the sink. This type of system will only purify the water that comes from the tap it is attached to. The filters will need to be changed often.
An inline filter system is a system that is connected directly to the plumbing for the whole house. This type of system has many advantages but is very expensive. The filter for this system will need to be change once or twice per year.
3) Choose your filter type
If your water test shows chloroform, pesticides, chlorine, or organic chemicals a NSF certified carbon filter will work fine. However if your test shows fluoride, lead or other heavy metals and chloroform a carbon filter will not work.
For sodium, nitrates, lead, ferrous iron fluoride or organic contaminants consider an in line reverse osmosis r filter system. To use one you should know however that reverse osmosis system will waste a lot.
