How a Water Filtration System Can Help Your Home

The Importance of Whole-Home Water Filtration for Clean Water 

Many people worry about their water quality as environmental concerns increase. Numerous studies show that as environmental pollution increases, more of it ends up in water sources. Many contaminants that cause concern cannot be removed cost-effectively from municipal water supplies, leaving families potentially exposed to toxins in the drinking water they rely on to be safe. 

In light of this, many families are installing whole home water filtration systems to clean their homes' water before they drink it. 

What Does a Water Filter Do

In nearly every home in the US, water comes into the home treated at a federally-regulated facility. The purpose of this facility and the oversight is to ensure that every person has easy access to plentiful supplies of clean water. One of the problems with peoples’ reliance on this system is that it lulls people into believing their water is pure. In treatment facilities, biological agents are removed, but a litany of other contaminants remain. To remove them, homeowners are installing water filters like: 

  • Carbon filters to remove chemical agents and reduce heavy metals
  • Reverse osmosis water filters to remove heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics 

By installing one of these systems in the home, homeowners can be assured that they are taking advantage of the purest water more conveniently and cheaply than bottled water. 

Benefits of Whole-Home Water Filtration 

water Installing a water filter in the home is becoming a more popular option as concerns about water quality rise. Some of the reasons that owners decide to install whole house water filter systems are: 

  • Reduced Waste: Many homeowners cite the taste of their water as the number one reason they don’t rely on it for drinking purposes. To overcome this, many households purchase bottled water instead of tap water. Installing a whole-home water filtration system can drastically lower the cost of drinking water and the number of bottles that end up in the trash. 
  • Better Health: Clean water is a vital nutrient for public health. Even though most biological agents are removed from drinking water under normal circumstances, many contaminants are implicated in long-term health complications. Finishing the water treatment process in the home allows homeowners to target specific pollutants they are worried about to protect the health of their families. 
  • Easy Operation: Water pitchers are a hassle to use, and refrigerator filters only purify water from the refrigerator door. Whole-home water filters remove contaminants from all the water entering the home, so every tap is available for use at any time. Additionally, these systems require much less maintenance to keep the water clean. 

When to Consider Water Filtration Systems

dirty water Most homes would benefit from some level of water filtration. However, the signs that a water filtration system will be of maximum benefit are: 

  • Poor tasting water
  • Water that carries odors like rotten eggs
  • Plumbing problems that are attributable to corrosion or hard water
  • Poor health of those living in the home
  • Concerning results from federally-mandated tests from local treatment facilities
  • An unreliable local water grid that experiences frequent problems 

About 2 Plumbs Up Plumbing & Remodeling

2 Plumbs Up Plumbing & Remodeling is a veteran-owned, local plumbing contractor. This family business meticulously hires plumbers and contractors who provide the highest levels of customer service. Call today for water filter installation in Sacramento, CA.  

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