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Water Filter Tips
Simple tips to help you select the best water filters and purifiers
Tip#1: Expensive water filters are more effective than the less expensive ones You cannot determine the quality a water filter by its price. An expensive water filter may not perform better than a less expensive one. You don't have to spend $5000 or more for a water filter if your drinking water problems are just taste and odor.
If your water smell or taste bad and if you have tested it for the exact problem, you can find an effective filter for just between $90 and $200. There are countertop and undersink water filters good enough to remove taste and odor and other harmful chemicals from your water. If you prefer to treat the water in your whole house, you can also find a less expensive filter for just under $1000. |
Tip #2: I drink bottled water because my tap water smell and taste like chlorine all the time. Bottled water may contain chlorine, according to EPA. Chlorination is one of the methods being used to disinfect most bottled water. You can get the same or better quality water when you bottle your own tap or filtered water.
If you want to remove chlorine from your shower and drinking water, you can buy a good showerhead filter and a countertop or an undersink filter for drinking. Chlorine in shower water is known to cause flaky skin.
If you do prefere to treat the entire water entering the whole house, water filter options include but not limited to activated carbon, reverse osmosis and distillation.
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Tip #3: I am convinced the salesperson guaranteed his/her water filter is EPA-approved. You need to understand that EPA does not approve water filters. According to information on EPA's website, it only “requires registration of home water treatment unit filters that incorporate a disinfectant to inhibit microbial growth” such as water purifiers. Don't fall for advertising deceptions that a certain water filter is approved by EPA. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International and other independent organizations will certify home water treatment units. NSF performs rigorous testing on the treatment units and filter media to make sure they perform according to manufacturers’ claim. They make unannounced visits to water filter companies every year to make sure the claims are still true. Water filters may be certified for one or multiple water contaminants. If you are concerned with taste and odor, metals, nutrients, fluoride, lead, or sediment in your water, you can always find an NSF-certified water filter system that meets your need. Some are labeled as NSF/ANSI or UL certified. Read the water filter descriptions for information; but most often you will see a bold NSF logo on the box. Water filter tips: |
Tip #4:The water look clear to me; I can drink from it A water may appear very clear and clean but it's probably not healthy to drink. Harmful chemicals and bacteria that can make you sick may not be visible in water. You may not even taste or smell the contaminant when you drink. This is the reason you need a camping water purifier when you go on camping or hiking trips. Streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes may look pristine but they may contain invisible but harmful dissolved chemicals. Using a camping water purifier can help you avoid unnecessary inconvenience. You cannot afford to get sick from contaminated water, it will not allow you to enjoy your camping or hiking adventure. A portable water purifier is also essential if you are traveling to a country where water quality is unknown or questionable. Water filter and purifier tips for today: | |
Tip #5: I need a water testing lab to test my water for taste and odor Hiring a water testing lab to test your water is probably a good idea; you will likely get the best professional opinion about the quality of your drinking water. This can be a little pricey for a budget-minded home owner or a small business owner but water testing labs are required follow strict government approved analytical protocols. Nevertheless, there are certain basic water analyses you can perform without hiring a water testing laboratory. Personal home water testing kits are available to perform some simple testing procedures. Just follow the testing directions and you can immediately find out if your water is good or bad to drink. Self-testing kits are available for each of the following contaminants: taste and odor, lead, chlorine, nitrates, iron, fluoride, and more. You can also find an all-in-one self-testing kit for multiple water contaminants. Recommended Home Water Testing Kits: |
Tip #6: I don't exactly need to replace my water filter cartridges as recommended so I can save money Water filter media can only take limited amount of contaminated water before it becomes clogged. If the pore capacity is exceeded, you may end up drinking water more contaminated than the original water. Once the media pore is filled, some of the accumulated contaminants on the surface of the filter media may actually wash into your “filtered water” making it unhealthy to drink. Filter cartridges need to be replaced according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Aquasana and Multi-Pure have excellent reminder programs to let you know when your filter cartridges are due for replacement. When you buy an Aquasana or a Multi-Pure water filter system, you are eligible to sign up for their individual programs. If you are returning customers, you can buy these replacement filter cartridges at discounted prices. So you save! Water Filter Tips for today . . . | | Water filters are also available at the following excellent websites: |
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