subject: Water Treatment System - A Guide To Selecting The Right Water Filtration System For Your Home [print this page] If youre like me, you want to be sure you have pure drinking water. The only way to have this is to install a water treatment system in your home. Lets take a look at the possibilities so you make the best decision.
Countertop Water Treatment System
This type is installed on your kitchen countertop right next to your faucets. These are easy to install. Many people will install this type of water filter themselves. This is a good choice is you're only concerned with one faucet having purified water.
Under the Counter Water Treatment Systems
These are pretty much the same as the countertop except they are installed under your sink. These are a little more expensive than the countertop type but you do get the advantage of not cluttering up your countertop.
Shower Head Filters
This is an area that many people overlook. When you think of purifying water, youre probably thinking about drinking water. But, a ten minute shower will absorb as much water into your body as drinking 2 liters. Showers are in fact the number one source of getting toxins in your body from untreated water sources.
Whole Home Water Filters
The most effective systems are installed where you water lines come into the house. These will purify all the water that comes into your home so every faucet in your house will have purified water. These tend to be the most expensive of all but its a great investment on your health.
Bottled Water
Im mentioning bottled water because its very popular. Unfortunately, its one of the worst sources of water youll find. The plastic bottles have a chemical called BPA that leaches into the water. Its been proven that this chemical will dramatically increase the risk of getting cancer. Plus, you may be surprised to know that the government only requires bottled water companies to have their water quality to be as good as tap water.
Carbon Filtration - The Best Water Treatment Technology
Now, there are different types of filter technologies out there. When you decide on getting one of the water treatment systems Ive mentioned, be sure it uses a carbon filter system. It should include a carbon block, ion exchange, and sub micron filter. This type of technology will remove 99.9% of all contaminants currently in your tap water.
Make no mistake about it, installing a water treatment system in your home is a smart idea. Its the best investment in your health that youll ever make for you and your family.
