When choosing water filters, there are a few different types designed for household use that work in various ways. It is essential to find the right filter for your specific needs. Below are a few of the most popular filters to help keep your home’s water safe.
Different Types of Home Water Filters
Having clean and safe water in your home is essential. Installing an effective home water filter rids your drinking water of dangerous bacteria and waterborne pollutants and provides your family with a constant supply of fresh, clean water.
1. Reverse Osmosis
A reverse osmosis (RO) filter is a purification system that removes various contaminants from a water supply. Reverse osmosis filters remove toxins such as sodium, lead, chromium, fluoride, and many other impurities from your water. However, this kind of filter does not remove chlorine. Many RO systems are fitted with a pre-or post-filter to remove chlorine from the water.
2. Activated Carbon Water Filters for Your Home
Activated carbon filters are often used alongside reverse osmosis systems as they are incredibly effective at removing chlorine. These filters trap particles like sediment, chlorine, and other VOCs from water. Activate carbon is commonly found in filter pitchers, under-the-sink filters, and built into refrigerators that dispense water.
3. Water Ionizers
Water ionizers rely on electrolysis to filter a home’s water supply. Ionizers use electrically charged plates to separate the water into an acidic and alkaline stream to purify drinking water. This kind of water filter raises the alkalinity of the water but does not remove sediment and impurities from the water itself.
4. UV Water Filters
UV filters effectively kill bacteria and viruses in a home’s water supply. These filters use ultraviolet light to destroy the DNA of bacteria and viruses so that they cannot replicate within the water supply. Although these filters effectively remove bacteria and viruses, they do not filter out other types of contaminants such as lead, chlorine, and sediment. This makes a UV system most effective when used alongside another kind of water filter.
5. Steam Distillation
Steam distillation is an effective way to filter your home’s water supply. This kind of filter brings the water to a boiling point. The steam rises and leaves contaminants behind. This system will remove heavy metals, salts, sediment, calcium, and most bacteria. Despite its efficiency, this filter uses a lot of energy and time to purify water for your home.
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