The water that leaves a water treatment plant and finds it way into our home is far from pure. Drinking water has been found to contain more than 2,000 contaminants, many of which have the ability to make us very sick. It is essential therefore to employ some type of water filtration system to help ensure the ongoing health of your family.
The price of a water purifier for the home depends largely on the type used, and how difficult it is to install. They can provide a liter or two of filtered water at a time, or a limitless supply to every room in the house.
Which One Is Right For You And Your Family?
Home water purifiers are usually one of three types. These are:
- Carafe water purifier
- Under sink or countertop water purifiers
- A whole home water purification unit
Although all of these water purification systems produce good, clean water. The quantity and convenience varies from system to system.
Carafe
The carafe is simply a plastic jug or carafe, which has a carbon filter in a reservoir at the neck. When the reservoir is filled with unfiltered water, the water runs through the filter removing impurities and leaving pure water in the body of the jug. They usually hold no more than 2-3 liters of water.
Under-Sink or Countertop
Known as point of use water purifiers, the under-sink water purification system is installed with a carbon filter attached to the feed of the kitchen sink cold water faucet.
The halfway option between the carafe and whole house water purifier units, these allow pure, clean drinking water to your kitchen in a limitless supply whenever you want it. As with the other water purification systems, the filter will need replacing on occasion.
Whole Home (or whole house)
This is the most complete and comprehensive type of water purifier available, although the most complicated and expensive to install
Known as point of entry systems, these water purifiers allow pure filtered water to every water outlet found in any room in the house.
An extra advantage is that untreated water that passes through pipes and into appliances normally leaves a gradual buildup of lime-scale and corrosive deposits which significantly shorten their working lives. You will find that your water boiler, dishwasher and washing machines all operate more efficiently and for many more years than if unfiltered water passes through them.
Health Comes First
Drinking clean, pollutant and contaminant free water should be the right of every one of us, no matter where we are in the world. With the different types of water filtration systems available to suit every budget, you will at least be able to provide your own family with this pure and precious fluid that is so vital to maintaining a healthy life.