Does your tap water taste nasty? It’s not just all in your head. In some cities, water from the tap may contain enough harmful contaminants, like bacteria and carcinogens, to make the Environmental Protection Agency and Water Quality Association recoil in horror.
With a water filtration system, you can eliminate specific contaminants and harsh chemicals, allowing your family to enjoy quality water again.
Perks of Installing a House Water Filtration System
Is a water filter really worth the money? Yes! Check out these perks:
- Better-tasting water: Water filters get rid of contaminants that make your water taste like rust, mud, or sewage.
- Saves money: With a filter, you’ll stop spending so much money on bottled water. Depending on your current bottled beverage habit, you could save hundreds per year.
- So many options: Whole house filters, countertop filters, faucet-mounted filters: You’ll have plenty of filters to pick from. There’s something for every home and water filtration need.
- Fewer appliance repairs: Contaminants in water do a real number on appliances like your dishwasher and washing machine. Filtered water is much gentler, which extends your appliances’ lifespans and saves you cash on repairs.
- Healthier hair and skin: Water filters eliminate particles that can turn your skin and hair dull and dry.
How Do House Water Filtration Systems Work?
When you head to the store to buy a filter, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices. Here’s how each works.
- Activated carbon filtration system: This system removes volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sediment, and chlorine. It’s a great pick if you want better-tasting water.
- Reverse-osmosis system: Reverse-osmosis filters employ a semi-permeable membrane to eliminate fluoride, heavy metals, and bacteria. The main downside is that these systems produce wastewater during the filtering process.
- Ion-exchange systems: If your home has hard water and you’ve been considering installing water softeners, this system is for you. It uses resin beads to get rid of mineral deposits from magnesium and calcium. However, keep in mind that ion-exchange systems introduce sodium into your drinking water.
- Ultraviolet light systems: UV systems are great for killing viruses and bacteria. However, they don’t remove non-organic material such as sediment.
What Type of Whole House Filtration System Should You Choose?
Before deciding on what type of water filter to buy, consider ordering a water quality test. Testing will tell you what type of contaminants lurk in your water.
Next, you’ll have to decide whether you want a whole-house filter, under-sink filter, or water filter faucets (filters that attach to your sinks). All come at different price points, with a whole-house filter being the most expensive.
Enjoy Clean, Tasty Drinking Water With Our House Water Filter Systems
Are you ready to enjoy fresher, cleaner-tasting water? MN Plumbing & Home Services has you covered. Our experts will help you choose the perfect water filtration system for your home. We also offer water-softening options for homeowners with hard water.
To learn more about our water filters, call (952) 469-8341.
Don’t forget to schedule your pre-winter plumbing inspection!