Choosing a Water Filter

Posted by Rolf Joho on February 27th, 2010 filed in What Causes Global Warming

If you are one of the many consumers who is not using a water filter, then you really should consider purchasing a multi-stage filtering system; here’s why. If you walk down the beverage aisle in any grocery store in the United States, then you will notice that the most popular item on the shelves is water. Why is that, you may ask? One reason is that it sells like crazy, and another reason is that tap water in a lot of homes tastes bad and is unpleasant to drink. Yet there should be another reason, and that is your health.

There are several faucet filters that have been approved for both commercial and home use. There are under-sink devices, refrigerator filters, countertop filters and shower filters, among other types. Whichever type of water filter you choose, most reputable companies offer reliable and efficient products. Each works in various ways, as some use ultraviolet light, reverse osmosis and submicron filtering and all are very helpful to consumers looking to get safe and clean water at home.

Companies that are murky on the specifics of their product should be avoided. If you call them regarding the details, you may learn that what they are offering is not a water purifier at all, but merely a filtering system that blocks some chlorine and eliminates odor. The company’s data sheets should include information about how effectively each contaminant will be addressed and removed. There are drinking water filtering systems that will remove all of them, but you have to be a smart shopper to find them.

Another great way to tell if the filter you are considering is effective is if it is not sold in specific states. There is always a good reason why this is so. In states such as Wisconsin, California and Massachusetts, companies are required by law to have their products certified by independent laboratories. During the certification process, claims must be verified before the product can be sold. It is then obvious that companies who provide inferior systems will avoid the states with regulations.

For those companies that have excellent water quality performance records, California also provides a department of health certification. To receive this certificate, extensive testing is required. If you see that a company has the certification, you can rest assured that you have found a quality, home water filter product that will work as it should.

Many people would like to start using some type of water filter, but don’t really know where to begin. There are many brands and types available. Yet don’t believe that the most expensive models are the best, as that is not always the case. The same philosophy goes for the cheapest units as well. Though some water filters are cheap and tend to do a good job, they require expensive replacement cartridges, which can end up costing you more in the long run than purchasing a higher priced filter.

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