A well water filter is a filter that purifies water before it enters the house, or just as it enters the house and removes sediment, contamination, chemicals and bacteria. Removing these impurities not only makes the water taste and smell much better,but also makes it safe to use.
By removing the chemicals and sediment you will also eliminate staining of porcelain and laundry, as well as reduce build-up inside your pipes.
Well water filters are available at home improvement stores, from a plumbing company, a specialty store or ordered directly from the supplier online.
You may think that your well water is safe to drink, but recent studies have found that all of North America’s drinking water is contaminated with at least 2,100 cancer causing chemicals, not to mention the bacteria, microorganisms and heavy metals that are present in our water.
While your water may be safe from the dangerous chlorine that they put in the water in the city, you are still at risk for all of those other pollutants.
Farm run-off, industrial water pollution and careless dumping of chemicals can seep into your water supply from miles around. Pesticides and herbicides from your own use or that of your neighbours will leech into the ground and end up in your well.
Well water filters can be installed in the well at the pump, or at the water entrance to the home, before or after the tank. Either way, all water coming into your house gets filtered.
This is a better method than filters on the taps or under the sinks, because you will be protected completely this way. Breathing in mist and steam in the shower or allowing your skin to absorb the water is very bad for your health too.
With a well water filter, your laundry,gardening and cleaning water is purified too.