Most homeowners assume that the water flowing from their faucets is clean and healthy. After all, if it weren’t you’d know, right? Not always. Even if it looks, smells, and tastes just fine, tap water can Water Filtration Options contain impurities that can damage plumbing and, even worse, be harmful to your health.
But before you run out and purchase a filtration system, it’s important to learn if your water has higher than acceptable levels of impurities and, if so, what they are. That requires a water quality test and from there, Norhio Plumbing can recommend exactly what suits your water quality needs best.
Here are the primary options currently available:
Whole House vs. Countertop & Under-Sink Filters
A whole house, or point of entry (POE), filter is installed where the main water supply line enters your home. It filters all the water that flows through every faucet, fixture, and appliance. That means the water you cook, clean, wash, and even flush with is as clean as possible, and your pipes and appliances are protected from impurities.
By contrast, a countertop or under-sink (point of use or POU) filter attaches to a single water-using fixture, like the kitchen sink, or is placed on a countertop so that only the water used in that one fixture is filtered. You can install POU filters on multiple faucets throughout your home, but your plumbing and appliances will not be protected.
Do I Really Need a Whole House Filter?
If your water supply contains a concerning level of contaminants, displays hard water conditions, are if your water supply is from a well, etc., most likely your best choice would be a specially designed whole house water filtration system. However, if your water supply is generally clean and healthy, an under sink or countertop filter may be the more practical option.
What Do Whole House Filtration Systems Remove?
A home’s specific water quality needs will determine the type of system you need. Consider the following examples:
- Water softeners remove scale, dissolved calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese
- Ultraviolet purification systems disinfect water of bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and parasites
- Sediment filters remove rust from aging pipes, turbidity, sand, dirt, and clay
- Carbon filters remove pesticides, herbicides, chlorine, trihalomethanes, as well as bad tastes and odors
- Acid neutralizing filters balance water’s pH level and reduce acidic corrosion
Is it Time for a Water Filtration System in Your Home?
If you even suspect a water quality problem or want to be sure you don’t have one, contact the water treatment specialists at Norhio Plumbing today. We’ll have your water tested to either ensure your peace of mind or recommend the right way to make your water as clean and healthy as it can be.
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