Why It is More Practical to Install a Whole House Water Filter

Throughout the world there is a growing concern about the quality of our water; of course purity problems will differ from area to area, from climate to climate, and there is also human interference to be considered. What's not subject to doubt however is that we must be more careful than before, and have our water chemically tested even if we have access to a private well. With few exceptions, even spring water may contain certain contaminants which in the long run are harmful for the organism. As such, there has also been an increasing interest in home water filtration systems, and the technology they are based on has been perfected to cater to a variety of needs.

One mistake that many people make is believing that they only need to filter water for consumption, meaning for drinking and cooking. In reality, even taking a bath or long shower can expose us to harmful substances; the most common contaminant is chlorine, used to kill some of the bacteria found in water, but which in heavier quantities will affect the human body. So if you thought those nice long baths were cleaning and relaxing your body, you may have to think again. Hot water opens up your pores, making you even more susceptible to the contaminants in the water.

As such, the best solution seems to be the whole house water filter; of course this should only be decided after you have tested your water and found out exactly what its major problems are. Contaminants can range from chlorine and chloramide to industrial waste, chemicals, pesticides, bacteria such as cryptosporidicum and giardia, rust, dust and many others. A simple filter, like an on-faucet or under-the-sink can only do so much, and are not efficient against all these substances. Moreover, each requires special installation, drilling through the sink, rather often filter replacements, and good maintenance.

If you look at some prices and do the math, you might discover whole house water filters are much more economical in time, and definitely less of a hassle. It can cost you about $200 for each faucet, shower or bathtub to have filters installed, whereas good and proficient whole house water filters start at about $600 without installation. Once that is done however, you only need to worry about replacing some of the filters once a year, or perhaps even more seldom. More than that, a whole house water filter is out of view, so it won't ruin the decor of your rooms and bathrooms like other types of filters would. All in all, it becomes quite obvious that in most situations, whole house filtration systems are much more effective and economical, and they can help you lead a greener lifestyle, where you eliminate the need to purchase bottled water.

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