Which Water Filtration System Is Right for Your Home?
July 8, 2019
The water in your home should be clean and ready to use, and if you have water that needs filtration, you’ll need to decide between a whole house filter system, a smaller single point filter, or some other system. When you work with a filtration company, they offer you the advantage of an expert to help you choose the right filtration system for your needs.
Identify the Contaminants
Before you can filter the contaminants from the water in your home, you need to identify what is in the water. The simplest way to do that is to have a water test on the tap water coming into your home. If you are on well water, you expect it to be cleaner than city water, but a complete test is the only way to be sure.
The results of the water test will break down all of the contaminants for you. If you do not understand the results of the test, the company that did the test can help you. They can break down the results and show you what minerals, chemicals, and other things need to be filtered out of your water.
Contaminates to Filter
Many of the contaminates in your well water can cause the water to taste bad or smell bad, so filtration for those things is essential. Some of the contaminants that the water test uncovers may be worse than others but take the time to go over the entire list and identify the things that need removing from the water.
Bacteria
Bacteria in the water does not always taste bad, but it is always something that the filter should remove. If you have a well, you face the possibility that bacteria can grow in the water without you knowing it, so the best prevention is to install a filter that will remove it before the water comes into the house.
Heavy Metals
Lead, iron, and other heavy metals in your water can be a big problem. You should test for and address heavy metals, and even if the water test indicates small amounts of metal in the water, you’ll want to ensure that the filter system addresses it.
Water Filtration Types
Homeowners can find many different water filtration systems on the market, but a few options are especially worth your time.
Point of Use Filters
A point of use filter is one that is located on the outlet of the water source. They are typically made using charcoal filtration cartridges. The idea with these filters is to clean the drinking water but not to filter water to the rest of the house. If all you want to filter are contaminants that cause flavor issues or are not healthy to consume, these filters may be just right for your home.
Whole House Filter Systems
A whole house water filtration system filters the water coming into the house from the main line. The water in every part of the house gets the same treatment and the system is much larger. The system may use charcoal, sand, and salts to remove contaminants as the water passes through the system and into the home. Whole house systems are a great option for homes that get water from a well or spring.
At Henry Drilling LLC
, we can test your water and help you set up a water filtration system specifically for your home and your water. We will design the system to filter the things that need removing from your water but can also add preventative measures to the system. Give us a call today so we can discuss your needs and get your system up and running right away.
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