Water Filtration Systems

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What Whole House Water Filters Do A whole house water filter is any filtration system that treats water at the point of entry (POE) to provide clean water throughout your home for plumbing, dishwashing, cooking, bathing, and laundering. There are several different whole house filtration systems that can be used. Each type of water filter is designed to remove specific contaminants or alter the characteristics of well water or city water. The best whole house filter for your home depends on your water’s quality. These include: Activated or catalytic carbon filter Removes chlorine and chloramine that cause bad taste and odor Reduces organic chemicals and some pesticides Helps improve the overall taste and smell of water Sediment filter Removes dirt, sand, rust, and silt Protects plumbing and other filters from clogging Improves water clarity Acid neutralizer Raises low pH (acidic water) Reduces corrosion of pipes and fixtures Helps prevent leaching of metals like copper and lead Water conditioner Reduces scale buildup in pipes and appliances Helps prevent mineral deposits without removing minerals Improves the efficiency of water-using appliances Water softener Removes hardness minerals like calcium and magnesium Prevents scale buildup and soap scum Improves soap and detergent effectiveness UV water purifier Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites Provides disinfection without chemicals Does not change the taste, odor, or chemistry of water How to Choose the Right Filtration System Determining what’s wrong with your water is the first step in finding the right whole house water filter. A water test helps you discover what contaminants need to be removed from your water. This will inform you on what the best water filtration system is for your home. The list of contaminents revealed in the test will point you to which type of filtration is needed to the goal. Chlorine or unpleasant taste/odor: Activated or catalytic carbon filter Sediment, sand, or rust: Sediment