The right water filtration system for the right home
Are you searching for a new water filtration system? You’ve probably noticed that there are many options available, and different water filters are used for different contamination problems. In this article, we’ll discuss several filter types, outline the pros and cons, review different types of water contamination, and give our professional advice on how to choose the best water filter for your home.
Filter Types
- Sediment filtration system. One of the most common types of home water filters, it works by removing pieces of sediment from your water, including dust, rust, sand, and other large pieces of debris.
- Activated Carbon Block (ACB) filtration system. These filters remove the taste and smell of chlorine from your water, as well as other chemicals and contaminants.
- Reverse Osmosis filtration system. This filter works by removing inorganic contaminants from the water, resulting in clean water safe for drinking and bathing.
- Activated Alumina filter. AA filters are frequently used to treat fluoridated tap water, and they remove fluoride, thallium, selenium, and arsenic from your water supply.
Filter Pros And Cons
Sediment filtration system
- Pros: Affordable to install and maintain, effective at removing large particles from water, easy to replace when necessary
- Cons: Must often be combined with additional filters for best result, ineffective at removing particles and contaminants smaller than 1 micron
ACB filtration system
- Pros: Affordable and good value for performance, long filter life, doesn’t contain any chemical additives, discourages bacterial growth, effectively removes the taste and smell of chlorine
- Cons: Must be used in conjunction with another filter since it cannot dissolve solids or remove excess minerals from water
Reverse Osmosis filtration system
- Pros: The strongest filtration against most water contaminants, produces very safe and very tasty drinking water, lasts on average 2-3 years
- Cons: Doesn’t remove chlorine or pesticides, requires a water tank to work properly, a bit more expensive than other water filters
AA filters
- Pros: Removes nearly all fluoride from your water, and can also remove arsenic and thallium
- Cons: Must be used in conjunction with other filters to provide safe water
What Type Of Water Contamination Are You Dealing With?
Different types of water contamination include physical, chemical, biological, and radiological. If you aren’t sure which contaminants affect your water supply, contact your city’s water department and ask for more information. You could also hire a professional company to conduct a water test for the most accurate results. It’s important to know what types of contamination you’re dealing with before choosing your filtration system.
Choosing the best water filtration system
If you’re unsure which water filter is right for you, we recommend calling your local plumber who can explain what types of filtration systems are common in your area, and who can recommend the best water filters that’ll provide you and your family with clean, fresh water for years to come.
For more information about water filtration systems, or if you have any questions about which water filters we have in stock, please contact our team at Crosstown Plumbing today. Discover why so many industry professionals choose us as their trusted plumbing supply company in NJ.
