Choosing the Best Whole House Water Purification System

The whole house water purification system is gaining in popularity. As people become more aware of the health dangers posed by a contaminated water supply, they are no longer satisfied with a filter on the kitchen sink. They want clean water in the shower and when brushing their teeth as well. A purification system for the whole house is installed at the place where the water enters your home, also known as the point of entry, and removes chemicals and particulate contaminants.

A whole house particulate water filter is usually installed so the water is filtered before it enters the purification system. This is especially important in a house with well water, which contains more particles. As sediment builds up, the filters become clogged and don’t allow liquid to pass through as effectively. For this reason, you will need to change it faithfully. How often it will need to be changed depends on the amount of sediment in your well. If you know you have a lot of particles, check it every month or so.

A variety of methods are available to purify the water for the whole house. The best way to choose is to know what is in your water. Don’t have it tested by someone attempting to sell you a filter system. Instead, have it independently tested for an unbiased opinion. Once you have the whole picture, you will be able to choose the best system to remove the contaminants, whether organic or particulate.

Activated carbon filters remove chlorine and other chemicals from your water, leaving it cleaner and tasting better. Whole house water softeners are generally used with well water that is hard and contains iron. If you use a softener, you should use an additional under sink water filter for drinking. Reverse osmosis filtration systems are two stage purification systems that remove a range of particles and contaminants. If bacteria and viruses are a problem, consider an ultraviolet light system to purify and kill dangerous microorganisms.