subject: Options For Water Filter Systems [print this page] There are a few different types of water filter systems you can purchase for your home, all of which have different benefits and different drawbacks. It may seem confusing at first when you are trying to sort out all of the details about the different systems, but with a little bit of research you can learn to differentiate between them all. As long as you know what to look for and you have a specific budget that you want to stay within, you are sure to find a good system for your home to keep your family safe, healthy and hydrated, too.
Some of the water filter systems you may come across are chlorinators. These are designed to kill viruses and bacteria that are often found in the home, as well as iron, sulfur, chelate and manganese. In some states, outdoor chlorinators are now illegal. These chlorinators are large open tanks of water and chlorine that treat the water right after the pressure tank on private well water. Fortunately, there are smaller, legal indoor chlorinators that are now available. They add concentrated chlorine to the water, which you cannot drink, so you have to also use a carbon filter to remove that chlorine. You also have to have a resin bed system to remove particulates. Although it seems confusing, when they are properly maintained, these chlorinators are very effective at treating water. However, yes, they are also very expensive.
Another type of water filter system is the reverse osmosis system. These are more common than chlorinators, and they too are expensive. They remove contaminants such as radium, lead, mercury, arsenic, pesticides, herbicides, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical contaminants, viruses, bacteria, chlorine, spores, and much more. Unfortunately during the reverse osmosis process, a lot of water is wasted. They are only able to produce a few gallons of purified water every day, and the process is very slow. In addition, you are required to change cartridges and membranes often. Most of these systems are installed under the kitchen sink of homes. They require a holding tank in addition to a separate drinking faucet.
So which water filter systems are not expensive and are not complicated? Your best bet for water filter systems is carbon filtration. Dangerous contaminants are bound to the carbon filters in these systems chemically and physically, removing them from the water as it streams through that filter. An added bonus is that these water filter systems are almost always much cheaper than the reverse osmosis systems are. These drinking water purifier systems are available as counter top, under counter or whole house systems, depending on your budget and your needs. These are only a few options for water purifier systems that you might be interested in.
