Top Reasons to Install a Water Filter in Your Home
When a home’s water heater, dishwasher, and laundry machine require cleaning and repairs more often than usual, or there’s a fair amount of bubbles in the tap water, there is usually a reason. The leading cause behind problems like these is low-quality tap water. In these cases, it’s best to install a water filter for the entire home. Here are the most common reasons (and benefits) of installing a whole-system water filter:
Reducing toxins and pollutants in the water
Some houses source their water (or a portion of it) from supplies other than the municipal water main, such as rainwater or well water. Water from a tank or well can easily be contaminated after a sudden change in weather or season. It also doesn’t receive municipal water supply treatment to filter out contaminants and make the water safer to drink.
However, even municipal treatments are not fully effective at eliminating toxins. Some lab tests of tap water have discovered that it contains trace amounts of various heavy metals and even pharmaceuticals. Modern treatment methods rely on multiple chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, alum, and others. We need to carefully manage these chemicals to ensure their benefits outweigh the potential toxicity if any residue exists by the end of the treatment process. Bottled water suffers from a similar issue since no standards mandate specific chemical level requirements.
One notable example is fluoride, which most US municipalities use to treat water supplies to help prevent tooth decay. However, the benefits of fluoridation haven’t been statistically confirmed. The chemical itself is considered a neurotoxin in high doses and can lead to developmental issues in children.
Reduce plastic waste
Instead of buying all those plastic bottles to hydrate the family, a water filter can make the tap water as safe, or even safer, to drink. Reducing the number of plastic bottles purchased will heavily curb plastic pollution, which remains one of the greatest dangers to wildlife.
Installing and maintaining a water filter can be cheaper than purchasing all those bottles and jugs, too. While the initial installation might be an investment, the long-term costs of using a water filter quickly become negligible.
Reduce home plumbing maintenance
If a filter is installed directly in front of the main water intake pipe, it will purify all the family’s water, including water for appliances and faucets. Most filters will remove sediment, rust, and trace metals from the supply. These minerals can clog pipes over a long period. You can significantly improve the pipework’s lifespan by filtering the water before it gets to the pipelines. There’s also less of a risk for clogs due to calcification or sedimentation.
Save laundry and dishes
The dishwasher and laundry machines are particularly susceptible to deterioration from water sediment and contaminants. If this water isn’t pure, it will mix with the laundry and dishes, and the microparticles inside can damage or wear the material out. Some contaminants can stay on clothes and cause allergic or other adverse reactions. Filtering the water makes it softer and allows the machines to do their best work and last longer.
If you’re wondering what type of filtration system will work best for your home, contact a professional filter technician or plumber for an expert opinion.
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