Without a test, you won’t know if the drinking water in your home is healthy. It is normal for municipal and well water to have impurities. Municipalities also add chemicals to drinking water that are unhealthy to consume, so it’s a good idea to install a water filter for your drinking water. Learn about different types of home water filters to decide which one will best meet your needs.
Reverse Osmosis
A reverse osmosis filter sends pressurized water through a semipermeable membrane that traps contaminants. Reverse osmosis can remove pollutants that some other types of home water filters cannot, like fluoride, lead, mercury, and volatile organic compounds or VOCs. While reverse osmosis is a thorough method for removing impurities in water, it also wastes a significant amount of water.
Activated Carbon Types of Home Water Filters
Activated carbon filters are common types of home water filters. They remove chlorine, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, and sediment. These filters come in the form of pitcher filters, faucet attachments, under sink filters, and refrigerator filters. Other types of filters often include an activated carbon filter to remove even more contaminants.
Water Distiller
Water distillation separates boiling water from the contaminants that have a higher boiling point. The water is then condensed into a purer form. Water distillation removes nitrates, metals, and bacteria. One downside is that water distillation also removes healthy minerals from the water.
UV Filters
UV water purification effectively eliminates live organisms from the water like viruses and bacteria. In areas where these types of contaminants are a problem, it makes sense to install this type of water filter. UV water filters don’t remove other contaminants and are best used in conjunction with other filters.
Learn What Types of Water Filters are Best for Your Home
To decide which type of home water filter is best for your home, you need to learn which contaminants are present in your drinking water. Hire a professional to test your water before shopping for a water filter.
Lakeland Home Inspection Service provides home inspection services and water testing. Contact us to schedule our services in Central Florida.