The Truth About A Drinking Water Filter System

Today’s general populace is far more health savvy than generations prior. Drinking clean, chemical free water is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. The marketplace is full of drinking water filter system options that can fit into almost any environment whether that is office, home or exercise facility such as a personal gym, horseback riding arena or workshop.

Placement of System

From simple to the complex, drinking water filter systems run the gamut. The simplest is a filter container that can be filled from the tap and stored in your refrigerator is you prefer your water cold. The downside of this option is that the filter which traps the pollutants in tap water finally gets full and has too be changed often. You are also limited in the amount of water these containers hold. But the upside is they go where you go, so great to take on any outdoor excursions.

The second tier type of filter is the system that attaches to the faucet or can be set-up on top of a kitchen or bathroom counter. These hold a lot more water than the container systems but still need their filters removed and cleaned or switched out to new filters often. The type that attaches to the faucet contributes to slowing the flow of water that can sometimes become irksome. And the type that rests on countertops can look obtrusive in today’s sleek, minimalist kitchens and baths.

However, both the container and the second tier filter types do their job by absorbing harmful chemicals left behind in public drinking water sources by using a carbon or granularly activated charcoal as the filter.

The third or top tier filtering system is one that is installed with the plumbing of the house, office or facility. It uses a reverse osmosis process that incorporates a fine screening device that only let the pure H2O itself through the water faucet.

The good news about this system is that it does not impede the flow of water through the faucet; its filter does not need to be changed as often as the aforementioned systems and it is basically invisible. The negative is that it costs several thousand dollars to purchase and install by plumbing experts.

The ease of use in this top tier system is its greatest benefit making its cost relative. If you can afford it, there is no comparison to using this system instead of the others as you insure that you, and those you care about, have clean drinking water at the ready.