Water Filtration System Review

The purpose of filtration systems is to remove impurities from tap water. Generally, the mechanism of carbon or reverse-osmosis filtration is used by most common units. When picking up a water filtration system for yourself, look for certification by NSF International, which has established the standards.

What you can do first is to have your water tested so you are aware of how much and what kind of water filtration system you require. It will be your decision whether you need a faucet-mount that is cheap and easy to install but requires frequent filter changes, or an in-line system, which can be installed directly to your plumbing system. Although the latter is more expensive, it is more comprehensive, and very seldom requires filter changes.

For either system, check out the NSF-certified carbon filter in case the test comes back with chlorine, chloroform, pesticides or organic substances. Carbon filters are not good against lead or other heavy metals, fluoride, chloroform, or some microbial contaminants.

Select a reverse-osmosis in-line water filtration system in case organic contaminants, fluoride, lead, nitrates, ferrous iron, or sodium show up in your water test. Understand that a reverse-osmosis system produces a limited volume of drinking water and wastes great quantities of water. If your water's calcium count is high, you'll require the use of a water softener with this system.

Consider a water filtration system with a cutoff meter, also called a performance indication device that alerts you about changing filters.

Aquasana Complete Countertop Filtration System AQ-4000: This patented twin cartridge drinking water filter installs in no time at all on regular kitchen faucets and provides up to 30 gallons an hour of ultra-filtered, high-quality water for drinking, cooking and putting in beverages. It includes filter housing, chrome faucet diverter, twin filter cartridge set (lasts 6 months/filters 500 gallons), easy-to-follow instructions and cartridge reorder forms. The replacement filters cost $48.00 every 6 months/500 gallons, that's less than 10¢ a gallon/$8.00 a month for a continuous supply of healthy water.

Puritec Purity UCD-12C Under-the-sink Filter: This water purifier utilizes 100% NSF certified granular activated carbon (GAC) and KDF to remove chlorine over 99% and significantly reduce up to 99% of lead, pesticides, herbicides, VOCs, benzene, while eliminating bad tastes and odors. An excellent 12,000 gallon rating makes this system the most cost effective that can be procured today. The ceramic pre-filter filters 99.99% of harmful bacteria, as well as cysts like cryptosporidium and Giardia. The UCD-12C provides crystal clear, pure drinking water while preserving healthy minerals like Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium. This water filtration system comes complete with a do-it-yourself easy installation kit and a stainless steel faucet spigot.