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Water Filter Helps Keep Out Contaminants
By James J Dixon
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.
You may wonder where this contamination comes from.
Many times, it actually comes from natural sources,
such as rock sediment leeching into the soil and then
finding its way into the water supply.
Filtering Your Household Water
Chemicals like chlorine are actually put into our water
supply with the purpose of killing off harmful bacteria.
The problem with this process is that chlorine is very
harmful to the human body and has even been linked to
causing cancer. For these reasons, many people have
turned to the water filter option.
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.
Some States Require Independent Certification
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.
Department Of Health Certification In California
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.
May Cost More In The Long Run
Typically, a water filter system that costs less initially
will end up costing more to use in the long run. Cartridges
and filters generally have a short lifespan, which requires
frequent replacements. Of course, there really is no
such thing as a maintenance-free unit.
There are a few disposable filters, but they cost even
more and are mostly ineffective. For a kitchen countertop
unit, a reasonable price to pay is around $125. You
may have to pay more if you buy from a dealer or department
store because of mark-up, since everyone wants to make
a profit.
About the Author:
James J Dixon has written a number of articles on recycling,
waste management and renewable resources including
Environmental Jobs,
Waste Water,
Disposal Of Plastics.
Look out for new articles as they become available on
this site.
Little Known Water Filtration Facts.....
Do you think it is more cost effective to buy bottled
water continuously or simply turn your faucet on and
drink the water that comes through your water filtration
system? If you guessed the filtration system you are
correct.
You can get a filtration system in pitcher form or
one that hooks directly to your faucet. It is easy to
install and you will have great tasting water that is
free from contaminants in no time at all. Plus you will
save money in the long run.
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