Importance Of Water Filtration – Are Water Filters Really That Important?

Are you a tap water or bottled water type of person? If you tend to go for bottled water, you’ve probably had someone tell you that they’re a waste of money. “Why waste money on bottled water when you can just get it from the tap?” As much as you probably prefer bottled water for any number of reasons—better taste, convenience, bottle redemption money—people who ask you this have a point. Even if you redeem recycled bottles for cash, the cost of buying them still adds up. Not only that, there are even health concerns associated with bottled water. It has been found that toxins can infect water being held in plastic containers, and this becomes more of a risk if you re-use those bottles. If this is making you question your habit of grabbing a bottled water but you still aren’t sure if you’d rather have tap water, luckily there is a way for you to get the best of both ways of quenching your thirst, and that is by investing in a water filter.

 

There are lots of options out there for water filters, so if you’ve tried one before and weren’t impressed, either because you found that it didn’t affect the taste of tap water or because it was too expensive, don’t be discouraged. In this article, you will be introduced to a number of factors for you to consider when finding the perfect filter for you. As you read on we will help you consider a few questions. The overall question to answer is: what is the best filter unit for my needs? To get there, you must also ask yourself: How much money will my ideal filter cost, and how will that compare to how much money it will save me? What are the benefits of using it to get my water instead of buying bottled water? What are the different types of water filtration? By answering these questions, you will not only find the best filter for you, but also that using it is the best choice compared to bottled water.

 

The first step is deciding how far you want to go with your water filtration. Many companies not only offer filtration units for your kitchen sink, but also ones that can filter the water coming through each faucet in your house! Perhaps you want to start small with just a single unit for one faucet and go from there, or go all out with a whole house unit. You can even do a combination of filters that suits your home’s unique needs. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to buy from an established, reputable company. What with health booms being prevalent and trendy in our society, so much so that it pushes us to consider the health factors even in the water that we drink, it’s no surprise that there are lots of copycat companies out there who try to mooch off what other companies have put in the market first by churning out the same exact thing, and usually at a lower quality. The idea of putting research into something as seemingly arbitrary as a water filter may seem silly, but it’s worth it when you consider the risk of buying a filter that seems like a good deal, but is actually a less reliable version of a quality filter from a good brand. So, be sure to put a lot of thought into exactly what you want out of a filter (or filters) for your house, and to do the proper research to guarantee you’re getting exactly what you want and need.

 

Now to consider cost. The amount of money you’ll need to invest in a filter depends on the brand you choose and what kind of filtration you want for your home (such as just for one faucet or the whole house, as mentioned earlier). Maybe you simply want to buy one unit for your kitchen sink for drinking and cooking. If that’s the case, look for a counter top or under sink unit. Prices for these types of water filter range from anywhere between fifty and a couple hundred dollars. If you’re looking for a filter for your shower, these units tend to be cheaper, usually around thirty to fifty dollars. And if you’re looking for a filtration unit that covers your whole house, you need something called a point of entry unit. The cost of these units depends on how large your house is, where the water comes into your house, and where it comes from (such as whether it’s from a private well or if it’s public city water. Depending on these factors, a point of entry unit can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars to a few thousand. While the cost for that type of unit probably seems a bit daunting, remember that prices vary, and if you’re someone looking to buy your first filter, you’re likely to stick to single filters in the thirty to fifty dollar range. Even if you do go for the pricier units, keep in mind that this will be a one-time investment, while the price of constantly buying bottled water adds up and costs much more over longer periods of time.

Cost aside, the benefits of filtered water over regular tap water alone make a filter unit investment worth it. You’ll find that filtered water tastes much better, and it will be better for you, because the filter’s job is to take out things like chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals found in city water. If you go for a shower filter, you’ll find that you’ll have less plumbing issues because rust and other deposits that cause corrosions in your pipes will be taken out buy your filtration unit. It’s also ideal for sensitive skin because of the chemicals it leaves out of the water that comes out of the shower head. Even your clothes will benefit from filtered water for the same reasons.
Now to get into the specifics of the exact types of water filters you should purchase. The most common type of filtration uses something called a reverse osmosis unit. They cost more and requires more maintenance than other filters. The reason why they are so popular is because they are said to produce better tasting water. Filter units typically filter out sediments, carbon, and fluoride, and be sure that you choose a filter that has GAC (Granulated Activated Carbon), KDF-85 and KDF-55.

 

A water filter really is the way to go when compared to bottled and unfiltered tap water. While some units can be a little pricy and require some upkeep, the benefits make it all worth it. They can improve your heath and reimburse the money you spent on them, plus more, in the long run, while also reducing the likelihood of regularly needing to fix your pipes. Consider investing in a water filter for your home!