How to Choose a Water Treatment System
by Kevin Smith AuthorWater
treatment is a very delicate subject. Even the most advanced water treatment
technologies that communities are using don’t guarantee 100 percent clean and
pure water. Contaminants can always find a way into your water. That’s where
personal water treatment solutions come in. If you’re in the market for a good
water treatment system, here are some aspects that can help you make an
educated choice.
Figure Out What Contaminants
Are in Your Water
The
first step is to find out what contaminants can be found in your water. This is
the most essential step as not all water filtration products filter out the
same contaminants. In order to know what system to purchase, you need to know
what contaminants you’re exposed to. As a consumer, you have the right to get a
copy of the water quality report from your local water utility provider. You
also have the option of getting your water tested independently, which is
highly recommended if you have a well on your property.
The
contaminants that can usually be found in water are physical, chemical,
biological and radio logical contaminants. Sediment is an example for a physical
contaminant. Chemical contaminants can be pesticides, antibiotics, nitrogen and
metals. The group of biological contaminants encompasses things such as
bacteria, protozoan, viruses and cysts. Plutonium and uranium are examples for
radiological contaminants.
Decide for a Water Filtration
System That Suits Your Needs
Now
that you know what’s in your water, you have to decide which contaminants
concern you most. With this in mind, you can start figuring out what filters or
water treatment system you need. You have the option to choose between a
point-of-use and a whole-house system. The first treats the water just before
you use it, which can be great for drinking water. Examples for this are
pitchers, dispensers, facet mount filters, under-the-sink systems and
refrigerator filters. If you want to go all-out, choose a point-of-entry system
as this guarantees you clean water throughout your whole house. There are
different kinds of water filters and technologies, such as carbon, ceramic,
sediment, UV and reverse osmosis. Another thing that you have to factor in is
your budget and water consumption, as well as the maintenance that goes into
the system.
There
are many different kinds of treatment systems and the options can seem
overwhelming. A water treatment expert can help you find the right water
treatment system and ultimately assist you in making the right choice for your
health.
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